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John Cote

Merit Financial Advisors

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About John Cote

John Cote is a financial advisor with over 25 years of experience in the industry. John has a broad range of experience having previously worked with firms such as Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Advisors and Raymond James. John currently works with Merit Financial Advisors, a firm with over $7 billion in assets under management, and provides advisory services to a variety of clients including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. John specializes in financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. John also offers educational seminars to help clients learn more about their financial options.

Firm Information

John Cote is currently registered with Merit Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Advisors is an Alpharetta, GA-based financial advisory firm with approximately $1 billion - $10 billion in assets under management. The firm provides financial planning, pension consulting, educational seminars, selection of other advisors, and portfolio management for individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. They have over 143 registered representatives and 117 investment advisory professionals serving clients nationwide.
Merit Financial Advisors

2400 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY

ALPHARETTA, GA 30009

$7.25B

Assets Under Management

10

Total Clients

140

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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financial planning services

Comprehensive financial plans to help you achieve your personal and business goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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educational seminars & workshops

Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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other

Consulting fees

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John Cote’s Registration & Firm History

FL

03/27/2024 - Present

Merit Financial Advisors (Fernandina Beach FL)

MN

01/29/2020 - 08/16/2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC (PLYMOUTH MN)

MN

03/03/2020 - 03/15/2024

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC (PLYMOUTH MN)

GA

02/19/2016 - 12/06/2019

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC (ALPHARETTA GA)

GA

07/17/2015 - 02/09/2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. (ATLANTA GA)

GA

05/25/2011 - 06/16/2015

SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (ATLANTA GA)

MN

01/03/2011 - 06/09/2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

MN

03/05/2008 - 01/03/2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

MN

06/04/2008 - 08/05/2009

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

MN

11/29/2007 - 02/26/2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED (BLOOMINGTON MN)

GA

04/02/2007 - 11/01/2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED (ALPHARETTA GA)

GA

11/16/1995 - 04/02/2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC. (ALPHARETTA GA)

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Licenses & Designations

IA

Issued 12/06/1995

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 11/22/1995

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 01/02/2023

Series 9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

BC

Issued 01/02/2023

Series 10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

BC

Issued 11/20/1998

Series 8 - General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 09/30/2011

Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds Examination

BC

Issued 06/05/2006

Series 3 - National Commodity Futures Examination

BC

Issued 11/15/1995

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

State Registrations

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SRO Registrations

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FINRA

Disclosures

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