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Philip John Sprague

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Watertown, NY

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

41 years

Location

Watertown, NY 13601

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

492

Across 209 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Philip Sprague is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 credential and over 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2021, he worked for MML Investors Services, Inc. for 37 years. He is involved in community activities through volunteer leadership roles at First Presbyterian Church and serves as Co-Trustee and Executor of an estate. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party investment platforms for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management strategies and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis in its approach.

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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Watertown, NY

531 Washington Street, Suite 3501

Watertown NY 13601

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

41 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Tampa, FL

MML Investors Services, Inc.

1984 - 2021 • 37 years

Watertown, NY

Disclosures

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Series 66

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ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Watertown, NY

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Series 65

Watertown, NY

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Series 63

Watertown, NY

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Series 66

Watertown, NY

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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