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John Perry

Advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

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Location

Effingham, IL 62401

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

28 years

About

John Perry is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has concurrent registration with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Perry is involved in local government as a township supervisor and precinct committeeman, and he owns a travel agency and farming operations. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, employing a tailored investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation, continuous account supervision, and a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Client services

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Lpl sponsored advisory programs; investment management & research subscription licensing

Expertise

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees $500 to $5,000; pension consulting flat fees $750 to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: Up to 2.4% $500,000 - $999,999.99: Up to 1.9% $1,000,000+: Up to 1.4%

Commissions

Certain representatives earn commissions as registered representatives of LPL for sale of securities/products outside advisory accounts

Project-based

Up to $400/hour for financial planning and consulting; $250/hour for retirement consulting and management

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Hourly rate up to $400 for financial advisors; flat fees range from $500 to $5,000 for financial planning; hourly fee $250 for retirement consulting; flat fees range from $750 to $10,000 for ongoing pension consulting

Location

1007 W Jefferson Ave

Effingham, IL 62401

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

LPL Financial

2013 - Present (13 years)

Disclosures

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