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Russell C. Mc Alister

Advisor at Edward Jones — Richmond, KY W Main St

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

29 years

Location

Richmond, KY 40475-0000

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Edward Jones

Institution

Total advisors

24,161

Across 14,152 offices

Clients per advisor

167 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$246,728 Low

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Russell Mc Alister is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richmond, Kentucky, where he has worked for 29 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a farming business called McAlister Entertainment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Client services

Based on Edward Jones

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Edward Jones

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer

Occupation focus

Based on Edward Jones

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

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Richmond, KY W Main St

1212 W Main St Suite B

Richmond KY 40475

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Kentucky · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P.

1997 - Present • 29 years

Richmond, KY

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Series 65

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Richmond, KY

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Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, KY

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