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John Page Collins

Advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC — Goldsboro, NC

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Goldsboro, NC 27534

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IFG Advisory, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

110

Across 24 offices

Clients per advisor

82 High

Avg AUM per client

$506,517 Typical

HNW client ratio

39% High

About

John Collins is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at IFG Advisory since 2014 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2003. Collins also operates a non-variable insurance business under the name Collins Wealth Management. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing in-house management, sub-advisors, third-party managers, and model portfolios to align assets with clients’ objectives.

Client services

Based on IFG Advisory, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on IFG Advisory, LLC

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on IFG Advisory, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $1,500 to $10,000 for financial planning; $1,500 to $100,000 for Retirement Plan Advisory Services.

Percentage

$0 - $249,999.99: 2.00% $250,000 - $499,999.99: 1.75% $500,000 - $749,999.99: 1.65% $750,000 - $1,249,999.99: 1.40% $1,250,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.25% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999.99: 1.15% $5,000,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Certain associated persons are registered representatives of LPL and may receive commissions on insurance and other products; clients do not pay both commissions and advisory fees on same assets.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally up to $500 for financial planning; $175 to $350 hourly for Retirement Plan Advisory Services.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $500; Flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000; Annual percentage of Assets Under Advice also possible for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for Retirement Plan Advisory Services range from $175 to $350; flat fees range from $1,500 to $100,000 or up to 1.0% of plan assets.

Location

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Goldsboro, NC

505 A N. Spence Avenue

Goldsboro NC 27534

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

33 years of industry experience

IFG Advisory, LLC

2014 - Present • 12 years

Goldsboro, NC

LPL Financial, llc

2003 - Present • 23 years

Goldsboro, NC

Wells Fargo Clearing

2002 - 2003 • 1 year

Goldsboro, NC

Wachovia Securities, Inc.

2002 - 2002 • 1 year

Charlotte, NC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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George L

Series 65

Dudley, NC

Right Path Financial Planning, L.L.C.

George Lewis is the sole advisor at Right Path Financial Planning, L.L.C., holding a Series 65 credential with one year of experience in financial advising. Prior to founding the firm in 2025, he spent over three decades as owner and operator of Shelton Lewis Hog Farm. He continues to manage this farming business alongside his advisory work. Right Path Financial Planning is a fee-only independent firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs an evidence-based approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a core-plus-satellite allocation primarily implemented through Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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James P

PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Goldsboro, NC

Physicians Financial Services, Inc.

James Parker is a financial advisor with Physicians Financial Services, Inc. in Goldsboro, NC, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been associated with Physicians Financial Services since 2017. Parker also operates a CPA firm, Parker & Parker, P.A., and serves as Board Chairman of KS Bank, Inc. Additionally, he is on the board of the Wayne Community College Foundation. Physicians Financial Services provides money management, wealth analysis, tax and financial planning, and retirement planning services for individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm employs a contrarian, value-oriented investment approach focusing on financially strong, cash-rich companies and long-term holdings, while also utilizing external money managers and tailoring allocations to client objectives.

Wealth management General tax planning Retirement income strategy Retired Established Professionals
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Timothy F

Series 66

Goldsboro, NC

IFG Advisory, LLC

Timothy Fail is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked at Wayne Memorial Hospital for sixteen years. Timothy provides investment advisory services through IFG Advisory, an independent registered investment advisor firm. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles F

Series 63, Series 65

La Grange, NC

Gradient Investments, LLC

Charles Foss is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Investments since 2015 and also leads The Foss Agency Inc., where he serves as president and insurance agent. His outside business activities include managing insurance services through The Foss Agency. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary investment framework and offers various model and custom portfolios managed primarily on a discretionary basis.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew R

ChFC®, Series 66

La Grange, NC

Level Four Advisory Services

Matthew Rogers is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial from 2015 to 2021. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers fee-only financial planning and asset management, utilizing model portfolios managed internally or through affiliated and third-party sub-advisers.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan C

CFP®, Series 66

Goldsboro, NC

Truist Advisory Services

Jonathan Collins is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has held multiple roles within affiliated Truist entities since 2019. He serves as treasurer for a nonprofit organization founded by his daughter that raises funds for local charities through the sale of bracelets and t-shirts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofits. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research to support manager selection and portfolio oversight.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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