John K. Mell
LNW | Wealth Manager, Shareholder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
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CRD#: 5341882
Professional summary
John Knisely Mell III, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LNW located in San Francisco, California.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. John has worked at 1 firm .
Biography
John Mell is a Wealth Manager and Shareholder at Wetherby Asset Management, where he advises clients on customized investment strategies and portfolio construction, as well as complex retirement, trust and estate planning. John particularly enjoys the uniquely client-centric and service-oriented approach he and his team employ.<#CR#><#NL#><#CR#><#NL#>John began his career as a Wetherby Associate in its San Francisco office in 2004, where he worked with various individual and non-profit clients. His combined analytical and relationship building capabilities were recognized early on as a natural fit for serving clients, and he quickly advanced to the role of Wealth Manager three years later. Actively involved in shaping the firm’s future direction, John moved to New York City in 2010 to work with the firm’s East Coast clients and manage Wetherby’s office there. He’s a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Financial Planning Association of New York .<#CR#><#NL#><#CR#><#NL#>John holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, from University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder and Certified Financial Planner™ certificant. John lives in the New York area with his wife and three daughters.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
10M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
April 21, 2008 - Present
LNW
Office #1: 580 California St. 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104RIA
CRD#: 107341
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KARETSKY/WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT | WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT | LNW | LAIRD NORTON WETHERBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 107341 / SEC#: 801-36445
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
California(4/21/2008)
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Current Firm
LN
LNW
KARETSKY/WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT | WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT | LNW | LAIRD NORTON WETHERBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 107341 / SEC#: 801-36445
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
801 Second Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 464-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,068 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 12,230,221,045 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | ||
| 01/25/2024 | ||
| 02/24/2023 |
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Company Information
LNW
Wealth Manager, ShareholderCRD#: 107341San Francisco, CA 94104TRUST BUT VERIFY
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