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Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

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Client AUM

$1,728,658,594

Clients

970

Advisors

10

of 20 employees

About

FourThought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families and institutional sponsors, including retirement and profit‑sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting, and may advise on annuities, employer‑sponsored retirement plan assets and privately placed securities.

Investment programs are built from a financial‑planning foundation and tailored to client goals, risk tolerance and cash‑flow needs; the firm uses mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and bonds, structured notes, independent managers and private pooled vehicles in customized allocations. FourThought describes strategies for income, dividend growth, core and growth exposures and emphasizes cash‑flow analysis and targeted fixed‑income maturities (including short‑term zero‑coupon bonds) to meet client income needs.

FourThought is an indirect, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and operates with a network of affiliated entities, including other registered advisers, broker‑dealers, pension consulting and insurance affiliates (e.g., Focus Risk Solutions), as well as affiliated investment managers (SCS Capital Management LLC and Origin Investments Group) whose private pooled vehicles FourThought may recommend. The firm also facilitates third‑party cash and credit solutions through arrangements with UPTIQ and Flourish and participates in third‑party lead programs such as SmartAsset; these affiliated relationships and revenue‑sharing arrangements are disclosed in the firm’s brochure and can create conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Credit and cash management and insurance solutions.

Expertise

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting fees range from $2,000 to $75,000 depending on scope and complexity

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.95% $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.85% $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.65% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.55% $10,000,000 - $20,000,000: 0.45% $20,000,000 - $50,000,000: 0.30% $50,000,000 - $100,000,000: 0.15% $100,000,000+: Negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: $750 per quarter minimum fee

Main office

310 W. Venice Avenue, Suite 201

Venice FL 34285

Advisors at this office

11

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joel J

CFP®

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Joel Johnson is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC. He previously worked at Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and Sanibel Trust Company. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a planning-first investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and cash-flow needs, managing approximately $1.59 billion in assets.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Bradley P

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Bradley Patton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He currently serves at FourThought Financial Partners, LLC and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and USAA in various financial advisory roles. FourThought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm offers customized investment programs based on financial planning, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and emphasizing cash-flow analysis and targeted fixed-income strategies.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Noah M

Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Noah Macfarlane is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has been with Fourthought since 2019 and previously worked at Insurance Service of Sarasota. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm builds investment programs from a financial-planning foundation, tailoring strategies to client goals, risk tolerance, and cash-flow needs.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James S

Series 63, Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

James Stamper is a financial advisor at FourThought Financial Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 14 years. Stamper has been with FourThought Financial Group and FourThought Financial since 2022. FourThought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.59 billion in assets and follows a planning-first investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and cash-flow needs.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Pedro L

Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Pedro Leon is a financial advisor at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Rowley White RV. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of a software business named Vursye. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.59 billion in assets and employs a planning-first investment approach that customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and cash-flow needs.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Igor D

Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Igor Didyk is a financial advisor at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank and Wells Fargo Bank and has a background that includes five years in the automotive parts industry. Igor holds a Series 65 designation. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm builds customized investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and cash-flow needs, offering a range of strategies that include discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Larry C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Larry Cuervo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he held various roles at Suntrust, including Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of an LLC that owns a residential rental property. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.59 billion in assets and employs a planning-first investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and financial goals.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kyle J

Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Kyle Jones is a financial advisor with Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Strategic Elements and several organizations in communications and nonprofit sectors. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm builds investment programs from a financial-planning foundation tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and private pooled vehicles.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Scott P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Scott Pinkerton is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently a managing partner at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Fourthought Private Wealth and Wells Fargo Advisors. Pinkerton serves on the Sarasota County School Board’s Financial Advisory Committee, providing oversight on district operating and capital funds. Fourthought Financial Partners offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm emphasizes customized investment programs based on financial planning, utilizing diverse strategies and asset types to align with client goals and cash-flow needs.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brett K

Series 65

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Brett Keyso is a financial advisor at FourThought Financial Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with FourThought Financial Partners since 2022. FourThought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.59 billion in assets and follows a planning-first investment process that customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and cash-flow needs.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alexander H

CFP®, Series 66

Venice, FL

Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC.

Alexander Herrington is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC. He has been associated with various entities within the Fidelity organization since 2016 and joined Fourthought Financial Partners in 2022. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm builds customized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a diverse range of investment strategies and products.

Social Security optimization Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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