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Jordan Kathryn Johnston

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Athens, TN

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

6 years

Location

Athens, TN 37303

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,908

Across 2,202 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Jordan Johnston is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Athens, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at LPL Financial and CapStar Bank. Johnston serves on the boards of the McMinn County Education Foundation and the United Way of McMinn & Meigs Counties and is a notary. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Athens, TN

8 E Washington Ave.

Athens TN 37303

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

6 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

LPL Financial

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Athens, TN

CapStar Bank

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Athens, TN

McKinney Excavating, Inc.

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Athens, TN

Ingles Markets

2009 - 2018 • 9 years

Athens, TN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jeffrey S

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Jeffrey Shelton is a financial advisor with Capital Square, LLC in Athens, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Square in 2017, he worked at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC for two years. He also maintains a part-time insurance agent role focused on life insurance and fixed annuities, primarily managing existing contracts. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets, offering tailored portfolios with a range of strategies and emphasizes client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Notley M

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Notley Maddox is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bellwether Investment Group and Capital Square since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Maddox is an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he teaches corporate finance. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers tailored portfolios through asset allocation and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William H

Series 65

Athens, TN

United Advisors America

William Huff is a financial advisor at United Advisors America with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at United Advisors America since 2017 and Alliance America Corporation since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent for Alliance America Corporation. United Advisors America provides investment management services primarily to individuals near retirement and to pension and profit-sharing plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with complimentary financial planning upon request. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using customized asset allocations and model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Annuities Long-term care insurance Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Retired
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Richard S

Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Richard Shelton is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Capital Square since 2023 and has prior experience working in education and as a self-employed professional. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024. The firm offers tailored portfolios through asset allocation across various investment vehicles and emphasizes client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Suzanne B

CFP®, Series 66

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Suzanne Burrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Capital Square, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC from 2015 to 2017. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers retirement planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024, with tailored portfolios reviewed quarterly and financial plans developed after detailed client interviews.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Cody B

Series 65

Athens, TN

Capital Square, LLC

Cody Burrell is a financial advisor at Capital Square, LLC in Athens, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Square, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2022 to 2024 and has experience outside the financial sector, including a role at Bradley County Schools from 2017 to 2021. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $393 million in client assets as of December 2024. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a range of asset classes and strategies, with a multi-office presence and a focus on client education and ongoing disclosure.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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