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John Edward Pickarski

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Springfield, OH

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

33 years

Location

Springfield, OH 45503

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

490

Across 206 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

John Pickarski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and Parkland Securities, LLC, as well as operating his own firm, John Pickarski & Associates, since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community organizations, serving on boards such as the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio #117 Community Foundation and the Breast Cancer Endowment Fund. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser supporting individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

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Springfield, OH

2754 E. Main Street

Springfield OH 45503

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

33 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Tampa, FL

GWN SECURITIES, Inc.

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Parkland Securities, LLc

2014 - 2020 • 6 years

Ann Arbor, MI

John Pickarski & Associates

1995 - Present • 31 years

Springfield, OH

Disclosures

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ChFC®

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Series 65

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Annuities Active portfolio management
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Series 63, Series 65

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Wealth management
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CFP®, Series 66, Series 65

Fairborn, OH

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Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Series 63, Series 66

Springfield, OH

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Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, OH

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Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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