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John Cogswell

Advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

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Location

Shelbyville, KY 40065

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

24 years

About

John Cogswell is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Silver Oak Securities in 2021, he worked for Portfolio Resources Group, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in small business consulting through Chancery Financial Advisors and holds a minority ownership in Gaudium LLC, a company that sells hats and shirts. Silver Oak Securities provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both internal and third-party due diligence to tailor investment strategies across a range of asset classes.

Client services

Based on Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fee up to $35,000; Align Wealth Management fixed annual fee $15,000 - $75,000.

Percentage

$0+: Negotiable up to 2% annually (Advisor Fee) $0+: Platform Fee: $45 per year per account plus 0.08% - 0.15% annually (Compass) $0+: Platform Fee: $45 per year per account plus 0.05% - 0.25% annually (AdvisorFX)

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions for securities and insurance products as registered representatives and agents.

Project-based

Financial planning and consultation fees: $300 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consultation fees: $300 per hour; $300 per month; or $35,000 flat fee.

Location

1461 Haley Rd

Shelbyville, KY 40065

Most active in

Kentucky

Work history

Silver Oak Securities, Inc.

2021 - Present (5 years)

Portfolio Resources Group, Inc.

2008 - 2021 (13 years)

Disclosures

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