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John Kerns

Meridian Investment Counsel · Lafayette, California

John Kerns is a fee-only financial advisor at Meridian Investment Counsel in Lafayette, California. Meridian Investment Counsel reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmMeridian Investment Counsel
Based in Lafayette, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$723.4M across 619 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 2411385
Exams passedSeries 65 (2003)
Firm size8 employees
Disclosures None reported

How John's firm compares

  • Meridian Investment Counsel's average account is about $1.2 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 619 accounts).

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Questions about John

Is John Kerns a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Meridian Investment Counsel reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does John charge for financial advice?

John's firm, Meridian Investment Counsel, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is John Kerns based?

John Kerns is based in Lafayette, California.

Is John Kerns registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Kerns is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 2411385), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Meridian Investment Counsel manage?

Meridian Investment Counsel reports $723.4M across 619 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact John Kerns?

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What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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