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John Christopher Estes
Financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services
At a glance
Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?15 years in the industry
Office2055 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Ameriprise Financial Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jul 2026 – nowAmeriprise Financial Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2017 – nowTHE Huntington Investment CompanyCurrent
- 2013 – 2017LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- Nov 2011 – Aug 2012Morgan StanleyPreviously
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Ameriprise Financial Services at 612-671-3131 and ask for John Christopher Estes. John works from the Westlake, OH office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. 15 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Ameriprise Financial Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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