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John Scott Olson Jr.

Advisor at Cetera — Tallahassee, FL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

47 years

Location

Tallahassee, FL

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,094 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

John Olson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and has operated Olson Insurance & Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory roles, Olson is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio strategies using affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and authority types.

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) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee FL

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

47 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

El Segundo, CA

Olson Insurance & Financial Services

1992 - Present • 34 years

Tallahassee, FL

John S Olson CLU Inc

1980 - Present • 46 years

Tallahassee, FL

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CFP®, Series 66

Tallahassee, FL

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