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John Walter Macdonald

Advisor at Cetera — Conway, NH

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

40 years

Location

Conway, NH 03818

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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 Macdonald is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016, with prior experience at Investors Capital Corp. and Eastern Point Advisors Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president of a software company, coaches ski racing as technical director at King Pine Ski Area, acts as a justice of the peace performing wedding ceremonies, and writes about outdoor activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

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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Conway, NH

53 Technology Lane, Suite 115

Conway NH 03818

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Hampshire

Work history

40 years of industry experience

Cetera

2024 - Present • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Advisors LLC

2016 - Present • 10 years

Denver, CO

Investors Capital Corp.

2004 - 2016 • 12 years

Eastern Point Advisors Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Conway, NH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Center Conway, NH

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Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bartlett, NH

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Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Long-term care insurance General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Mid-Career Professionals
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Craig D

CFP®, Series 63

Bartlett, NH

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General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

North Conway, NH

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Lawrence N

Series 63, Series 65

North Conway, NH

Empower Advisory Group

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Stephen G

Series 63, Series 65

Lovell, ME

Commonwealth Financial Network

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Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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