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John Morlu II

Advisor at Pithom Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

5 years

About

John Morlu II is a CFP® with five years of experience in financial advising and has been with Pithom Advisors, Inc. since 2020. He is also the owner and managing partner of JS Morlu, LLC, a CPA firm he has operated since 2012. Pithom Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, families, and business owners with investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, estate, tax, insurance, education, and business-owner planning. The firm uses a passive, risk-aware investment approach focused on low-cost funds and ETFs and offers plan-level retirement consulting for employer-sponsored plans.

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

2200 Optiz Blvd, Suite 200

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

Pithom Advisors, Inc.

2020 - Present (6 years)

JS Morlu, LLC

2012 - Present (14 years)

Disclosures

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