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Jonathan Gregory Schaeffer

Advisor at Carson Wealth — Irvine, CA Progress

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Credentials

Series 66, Series 63

Experience

8 years

Location

Irvine, CA 92618

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Carson Wealth

Enterprise

Total advisors

656

Across 226 offices

Clients per advisor

80 High

Avg AUM per client

$875,860 High

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Jonathan Schaeffer is an investment advisory representative at Carson Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Schaeffer also serves as a client services associate at Applied Financial Planning, assisting representatives and clients with operations. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach driven by an Investment Committee and providing access to alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

Client services

Based on Carson Wealth

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Sub-advisory services for other investment advisory firms

Expertise

Based on Carson Wealth

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning from $500 minimum up to $25,000 or more depending on complexity; flat annual investment management fees also available, billed quarterly in advance.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.50% $0+: up to 2.00% (Variable Sub-Account Management Services) $50,000+: additional fee charged by iCapital $50,000+: additional fee charged by Orion Custom Indexing $10,000+: 55ip without tax management services $50,000+: 55ip with tax management services

Commissions

Investment advisor representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives for brokerage and insurance product sales, separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly fee up to $500 per hour for financial planning services depending on complexity.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $500/hour; fixed fees from $500 up to $25,000 or more; True Wealth Plans fee 0.20% of assets with $3,500 minimum, discounted to 0.10% if assets transferred within 6 months.

Location

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Irvine, CA Progress

220 Progress Suite 150

Irvine CA 92618

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

California

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2022 - 2026 • 4 years

El Segundo, CA

CWM, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

OMaha, NE

Applied Financial Planning

2022 - Present • 4 years

Irvine, CA

Cetera Advisor Networks

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Advantage Resourcing - Deutsche Bank

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Santa Ana, CA

UnEmployed

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Tustin, CA

The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Irvine, CA

UnEmployed

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Tustin, CA

Merrill

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

San Juan Capistrano, CA

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

San Juan Capistrano, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

2013 - 2015 • 2 years

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Samuel S

Series 66

Lake Forest, CA

Solid State Wealth Advisory Group

Samuel Sharples is a financial advisor at Solid State Wealth Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 11 years and Waddell & Reed for one year. Solid State Wealth Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting with investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and may appoint sub-advisors to manage client accounts.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses

Justin K

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, Inc.

Justin Klein is a financial advisor with Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Klein Pavlis & Peasley since 2003. Klein Pavlis & Peasley provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, combining model-based asset allocation with estate-planning education and management of held-away accounts. The firm also offers fee-based publications and public educational programming alongside its investment services.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance Income planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Harmon K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Apriem Advisors

Harmon Kong is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience at Apriem Advisors, where he has worked since 1998. He is also an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance matters and managing renewals. Apriem Advisors serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, 501(c)(3) non-profits, and plan participants by providing wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and charitable investment services.

Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer Inheritance planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Trey C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 7, Series 66

Anaheim, CA

Chatterton & Associates

Before we ever talk about financial planning, my team and I want to genuinely understand and deeply care about your life. Not just your accounts, taxes, or investments, but what those things are meant to protect. Your family.
 Your business.
 Your future.
 Your peace of mind.
 The people who depend on you. Our most important responsibility as a team is to listen, understand what matters most, and deeply care about your situation, because it truly matters. Once we fully understand what you are carrying, what you are trying to protect, and what you want your money to make possible, we then help turn that understanding into a clear plan. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® at Chatterton & Associates, my goal is simple, to give business owners and retirees a clear plan that keeps you one step ahead so you pay as little taxes as you legally have to, avoid costly mistakes, and are covered if something unexpected comes up. At our firm, wealth, tax, and estate all work together under one roof. I work directly with our CPAs, EAs, and attorneys to help keep your plan aligned and save you money. Qualified wealth clients also receive tax service credits through our firm, which often cover most or all of their tax services. I focus on making financial planning clear and easy to follow. I help clients understand their investments, reduce taxes owed, improve cash flow, and prepare for major transitions like retirement or selling a business. As a CFP® professional, I put my clients’ interests first. I take time to understand your goals and build tailored plans you can act on. I help my clients stay clear on where they stand, what to do next, and why it matters so they can move forward with confidence. Robert Chatterton III is a registered representative with, and securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Chatterton and Associates, a registered investment advisor. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to 'See Contact Info' section above. Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of Chatterton and Associates and have not been reviewed by Chatterton and Associates as to accuracy or completeness. The financial professionals associated with Chatterton and Associates may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Please visit website for disclosures: https://chattertoninc.com/disclaimer

Wealth management General tax planning General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Income planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Engineering Professional Approaching retirement Retired Established Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Nickolaos S

Series 66, Series 7

Irvine, CA

Equitable Advisors

Nickolaos Sigas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and is affiliated with a firm that employs over 4,600 advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Wealth management Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired Self-Employed Military & Veterans Professional Athlete Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Professionals Established Professionals
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Gary M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Laguna Niguel, CA

Trusted Financial Advisors

Gary Miller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Trusted Financial Advisors, an independent firm located in Laguna Niguel, CA, and previously worked at Noble Wealth Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. Trusted Financial Advisors serves primarily individuals and families, managing approximately $61 million in assets across 46 client relationships. The firm provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using a bottom-up fundamental investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management
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