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Invest Inc.

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Client AUM

$164,582,666

Clients

218

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

About

Invest Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to a national clientele of individual and corporate clients, managing approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets for about 218 accounts. In addition to advisory services, the firm offers tax-preparation and limited computer services and may provide planning on an hourly basis.

The firm's investment process centers on strategic asset allocation using actively managed mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income, and it employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis. Invest Inc. generally exercises discretionary trading authority for client accounts and states it may use tools such as margin and order aggregation when implementing portfolios.

Invest Inc. is notable among team-sized advisory firms for its operational affiliation with an accounting firm—sharing office space and offering tax-preparation services through related entities—and for having multiple advisors with accounting or CPA backgrounds on staff. The firm also reports it does not generally serve high‑net‑worth clients and discloses past regulatory and compliance deficiencies related to client agreements and suitability documentation, which prospective clients may wish to review.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Real estate investing

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: Up to 2.00% annually (maximum) $1,000,000+: Negotiable fees (no specific rate given)

Project-based

$75-$300 per hour

Main office

444 Lewis Hargett Circle, Ste 125

Lexington KY 40503

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Kentucky

Also doing business as

Invest Inc · Invest Inc. · J.D.T. Inc · Jdt Investment Advisors

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James T

Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Invest Inc.

James Thompson is a financial advisor with Invest Inc. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Cooper Management Service, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Thompson Investment Management LLC, where he handles bookkeeping and payroll functions. Invest Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to a national clientele, managing approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach utilizing actively managed mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income, and offers additional services including tax preparation through its operational affiliation with an accounting firm.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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George P

Series 63

Lexington, KY

Invest Inc.

George Pierce is a financial advisor with Invest Inc. in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He previously led Pierce Financial Planning Inc. for 25 years. Outside of advisory work, Pierce operates a seasonal tax-preparation business focusing on individual and business returns. Invest Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to a national client base, managing approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with actively managed mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income, and is notable for its operational affiliation with an accounting firm and multiple advisors with accounting backgrounds.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Ralph S

CFP®, Series 63

Lexington, KY

Invest Inc.

Ralph Scearce is a CFP® with over 21 years of industry experience and is based in Lexington, KY. He is affiliated with Invest Inc., a five-advisor team, and previously operated Scearce Services, Inc. (dba Cambridge Financial) for 35 years. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of Scearce Financial Services, Inc., a consulting and landscaping business. Invest Inc. offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and corporate clients nationwide, managing approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using actively managed mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income, and maintains an operational affiliation with an accounting firm to provide tax-preparation services.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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James S

CFP®, Series 63

Lexington, KY

Invest Inc.

James Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pierce Financial Planning Inc. since 1997 and is based in Lexington, KY. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is a morning staff person at a local fitness center. Invest Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and corporate clients nationwide, managing approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using a mix of actively managed funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income, and is known for its operational affiliation with an accounting firm and its team of advisors with accounting backgrounds.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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John T

Series 63

Lexington, KY

Invest Inc.

John Thompson is a financial advisor with Invest Inc. in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Invest Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of two accounting-related businesses focusing on tax and bookkeeping services. Invest Inc. offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual and corporate clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $164.6 million in discretionary assets and integrates strategic asset allocation with active management across multiple asset classes, while also providing tax-preparation services through affiliated entities.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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