# John Kopel

> John Kopel is a fee-only financial advisor at Financial Counseling Associates in Aurora, Colorado. John charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed).

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Financial Counseling Associates
- **Based in:** Aurora, Colorado
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $103.5M across 126 accounts
- **CRD:** 2011781 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2011781)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CO
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1989)
- **Firm size:** 2 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.fca-inc.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Kopel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Financial Counseling Associates 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 charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does John charge?

According to Financial Counseling Associates's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is John Kopel based?

John Kopel is based in Aurora, Colorado.

### Is John Kopel registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Kopel is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO (CRD 2011781), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Financial Counseling Associates manage?

Financial Counseling Associates reports $103.5M across 126 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Kopel?

Through John's website, www.fca-inc.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2011781): 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 and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://fca-inc.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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