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Brian Forrest Stokes

43 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
116 advisors
Number of Clients
679 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$483K average
Assets Under Management
$327.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M2.50%
$1M+2.25%

Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$1,500 - $75,000
Hourly Rate:$75 - $250/hr

Financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more, or an hourly rate of $75 to $250 plus expenses. Investment portfolio management fees are 2.5% for accounts with assets of $1 million and under, and 2.25% for accounts with assets in excess of $1 million. Clients may opt to pay a flat fee for portfolio management services. Insurance consulting is performed at an hourly rate. Portfolio evaluation services are offered on a flat-fee basis, typically around $1,500. Seminar fees are negotiated. Emerson Equity receives a percentage of the advisory fee the client pays to third-party investment advisers, up to 2%.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingInvestment ManagementInsurance PlanningRetirement PlanningEstate Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

San Diego, CA

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Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
February 2009
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Brian owns Stokes Insurance Services, placing insurance, equity-indexed, fixed annuities & fixed insurance for clients since 2022. He also owns San Diego Sword School, teaching sword fighting since 2010.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
August 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Emerson Equity LLC
August 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Emerson Equity LLC Broker
August 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLC Broker
February 2009 - August 2022 · 13 yrs 6 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLC
February 2009 - August 2022 · 13 yrs 6 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
May 1998 - April 2009 · 10 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial Corporation Broker
April 1992 - April 2009 · 17 yrs
Kemper Securities Group, INC. Broker
September 1990 - May 1992 · 1 yr 8 mos
Bateman Eichler, Hill Richards, IncorporatedBroker
April 1989 - September 1990 · 1 yr 5 mos
Drexel Burnham Lambert IncorporatedBroker
June 1986 - June 1989 · 3 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
August 1982 - July 1986 · 3 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations14 states
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