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Kristopher Yarlett

Advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. — Morristown, TN

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Morristown, TN 37814

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Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

517

Across 153 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$553,528 Typical

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

Kristopher Yarlett is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He previously worked for Edward Jones for 12 years. Outside of advising, Yarlett is involved as a partner in local breweries and holds ownership interests in various business ventures, including a storage facility and property development projects in Morristown, TN. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Client services

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees charged in advance; must be agreed upon and can exceed $10,000 with manager approval.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% - 2.75% depending on program $250,000 - $500,000: 1.00% - 2.25% depending on program $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% - 1.75% depending on program $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.65% - 1.25% depending on program $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% - 1.25% depending on program $5,000,000+: 0.65% - 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Brokerage accounts pay commissions on transactions; also commission-based product sales outside advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting rates are available, specific rates negotiated with clients (e.g., $250/hour not specifically stated but typical).

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program and strategy, generally ranging from $5,000 to $160,000 depending on selected manager and strategy (e.g., $5,000 for some BFE-managed strategies; $25,000 - $40,000 for BFE financial advisor managed strategies; $10,000 - $100,000 for third-party managers). No single flat amount clearly stated. Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $125 applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning flat fees, investment and retirement plan consulting fees negotiated; typically flat fees or asset-based fees based on services.

Location

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Morristown, TN

2640 W. Andrews Johnson Way

Morristown TN 37814

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Tennessee · Texas

Work history

13 years of industry experience

Benjamin F. Edwards

2025 - Present • 1 year

Morristown, TN

Edward Jones

2013 - 2025 • 12 years

St. Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Morristown, TN

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Series 66

White Pine, TN

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Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Series 66

Morristown, TN

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ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Jan W

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Whitesburg, TN

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Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Timothy C

Series 66

White Pine, TN

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Aimee H

Series 63, Series 65

Morristown, TN

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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