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John S. Morlu II

Advisor at Pithom Advisors, Inc. — Woodbridge, VA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Experience

5 years

Location

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Pithom Advisors, Inc.

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

0 Low

Avg AUM per client

—

HNW client ratio

—

About

John Morlu II is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising, currently operating through his firm, Pithom Advisors, Inc. Based in Woodbridge, VA, he also serves as the owner and managing partner of JS Morlu, LLC, a CPA firm. Pithom Advisors serves individuals, families, and business owners, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning covering retirement, estate, tax, insurance, education, and business-owner needs. The firm employs a passive, risk-aware investment approach utilizing tools such as efficient-frontier analysis and Monte Carlo simulations, focusing on low-cost funds and ETFs and integrating tax-focused financial planning and alternative billing arrangements.

Client services

Based on Pithom Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Based on Pithom Advisors, Inc.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Elder care planning

Occupation focus

Based on Pithom Advisors, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Pithom Advisors, Inc.

Young Professionals Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees quoted in advance for certain special projects

Project-based

Hourly rates for special projects range from $275 to $350 per hour

Subscriptions

Monthly subscription fees of $400 to $500, depending on portfolio complexity

Other

Minimum fee: Investment management fees between $1,250 and $1,750 charged quarterly Fee-only: Comprehensive Financial Planning fees range from $1,000 to $3,000; Special project fees may be fixed or hourly at $275 to $350 per hour

Location

Woodbridge, VA

2200 Optiz Blvd, Suite 200

Woodbridge VA 22191

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

5 years of industry experience

Pithom Advisors, Inc.

2020 - Present • 6 years

Woodbridge, VA

JS Morlu, LLC

2012 - Present • 14 years

Woodbridge, VA

Disclosures

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