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John Harper

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

The Villages, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

19 years

About

John Harper is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax and Wildwood Wealth Management, where he is also the owner of an accounting and tax services business. Outside of advising, he manages a tax preparation and business consulting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored and third-party managed solutions.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

The Villages, FL

Most active in

Florida

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

JN Business Services LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Wildwood Wealth Management

2016 - Present (10 years)

Wildwood Wealth Management

2016 - Present (10 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2014 - 2025 (11 years)

Avantax Advisory services

2014 - 2025 (11 years)

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2014 - 2025 (11 years)

Executive Business Group, LLC

2013 - 2019 (6 years)

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services

2004 - 2019 (15 years)

Disclosures

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