John M. Harper

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS

Dallas, TX 75205

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CRD#: 6539178

Professional summary

John Marvin Harper, who also goes by John Marvin Harper, John Harper, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Marvin Harper | John Harper

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 6, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 4514 Cole Avenue Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75205

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Dallas, TX

Past

June 3, 2024 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Dallas, TX

Past

May 7, 2024 - July 25, 2024

CONNECTUS WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 310912

Dallas, TX

Past

September 7, 2021 - May 13, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

September 7, 2021 - May 13, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

October 10, 2018 - August 4, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

October 10, 2018 - August 4, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

IDAHO FALLS, ID

Past

July 13, 2018 - October 22, 2018

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

March 22, 2017 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

September 4, 2015 - September 24, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(1/6/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/4/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/14/2015

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/24/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/4/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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John M. Harper

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Marvin Harper's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CONNECTUS WEALTH

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/4/2017

Series 63

Date: 9/14/2015

SIE

Date: 9/24/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/4/2015

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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