Jonathan Straus
Jonathan Straus is a registered investment advisor at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC, based in Needham, MA, with 26 years of industry experience. Jonathan operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 755 clients with $290M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC offers several investment management programs with different fee structures:
- Traditional LBA Managed Account: Fees range from 1.55% annually on the first $250,000 of your portfolio to 1.00% annually on amounts over $1,000,001. These fees are calculated based on the closing account balance on the last business day of the previous quarter.
- Dollar Investment Club (Folio Investing): Fees range from 0.95% annually on the first $499,999 of your portfolio to 0.75% annually on amounts over $500,000. There is a $25 minimum annual fee per account, and IRAs are charged $30 per year.
- FMAX Program: Fees are tiered based on the amount you invest, and are billed monthly. This program bundles investment advice, transaction services, custody, and other administrative expenses. LBA retains .01%-.03% of all assets managed on this platform in addition to any other fees discussed in this brochure.
All fees are subject to negotiation. Additional ticket charges (commissions and service fees) and other fees may also apply.
Location
254 Second Avenue, Suite 130, Needham, MA, 02494
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Jonathan is a founding principal of Commons Capital, LLC, a registered investment advisor, and also involved with fixed insurance. This activity is investment-related and takes significantly more than full-time hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLCBroker
Commons Capital, LLC
Previous Registrations
Mutual Securities, INC.Broker
National Asset Management, INC.
National Securities CorporationBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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Advest, INC.Broker
RBC Dain Rauscher INC.
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State Registrations3 states
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