Philip John Sprague
Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Watertown, NY
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Credentials
Series 63
Experience Industry experience
41 years
Location
Watertown, NY 13601
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Enterprise
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.
Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%
IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents
Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting
Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis
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
Watertown, NY
531 Washington Street, Suite 3501
Watertown NY 13601
Advisors at this office
2
New York · Texas
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
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