BJ
CFP

Bruce Douglas Ward JR

19 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
57 advisors
Number of Clients
3,961 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$981K average
Assets Under Management
$3.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Plan Fee:$250 - $500
Hourly Rate:Up to $350/hr

Meridian charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly rates (not to exceed $350/hour), or flat fees ($250-$500 per month or quarter) for financial planning and consulting. AUM fees are negotiable. The exact fee will be stated in the Investment Management Agreement. Fees may be waived or offset for clients engaging in portfolio management or other investment management services.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningCharitable GivingInsurance PlanningHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

100 W Main Street, Suite 450, Lexington, KY, 40507

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Bruce is the sole owner of Desert Sky Wealth Partners, LLC, created for tax purposes. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Meridian Wealth Management, LLC
September 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management
March 2017 - October 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Vanguard Advisers INC
October 2016 - March 2017 · 5 mos
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
January 2006 - March 2017 · 11 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations14 states
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