John Traut - Wealth Advisor and Firefighter
John is a dedicated wealth advisor who is passionate about helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve meaningful progress toward their financial goals. With years of experience in wealth management, John focuses on providing personalized strategies tailored to each clients unique needs. Whether it's planning for retirement, managing investments, or optimizing business finances, John works closely with clients to guide them toward long-term financial freedom or independence.
In addition to managing wealth, John serves as a trustee on the board of a non-profit organization, where he brings his expertise in finance and community service to support the organizations mission. This role allows him to combine his professional skills with a deep commitment to giving back, ensuring the non-profit continues to positively impact the community.
As a passionate firefighter, John dedicates his time and energy to protecting and serving his local community. His role in the fire service reflects his commitment to public safety, teamwork, and courage, qualities that extend to his work as a wealth advisor. Whether on the fireground or in the office, John strives to make a difference by supporting others and responding to their needs.
When not working, John enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly running and freshwater fishing. These activities offer him a balanced approach to life, allowing him to relax, recharge, and connect with nature. Running fosters discipline and personal achievement, while fishing provides moments of peace and reflection. Both activities help John maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring he has the energy and clarity needed to continue providing personalized service to clients and the community.
Above all, John is driven by a passion for helping people. Whether its guiding a family through the complexities of financial planning or working on a life-saving mission as a firefighter, John strives to positively impact every aspect of his life. By blending expertise in wealth management with a deep commitment to service, he continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.
At LPL Financial, financial advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and financial technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships because they know their clients best. LPL's mission is to take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 1925 | |
| Insurance License#: | 1447737 |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 2 |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Money Management |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Insurance, Annuities, Stocks, Bonds, Options & Futures, Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Email, Your Office, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Video Conference |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Disability, Accident, Health, Life, Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life |
Firm Information |
| Assets Managed by Advisor: | $5,000,000 |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $10,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets |
| Fee % Based on Assets: | 1-1.5% |
| Minimum Fee Charged for Managed Accounts: | N/A |
| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: | N/A |
Board Positions |
| Organization : | New Dorp Moravian Church, Staten Island |
| Position : | Trustee |
| Duration : | 01/2022-Present |
Education |
| MBA - MBA | SUNY New Paltz - New Paltz 05/2012-12/2016 |
Disclosures |
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Disclaimer |
| Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners and J.M. Franklin & Company, LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial. Trading instructions sent via email, fax, or voicemail will not be honored. There is no assurance that these messages can be retrieved on a timely basis, nor is there any sure method of confirming the customer identity. The information contained in this message is being transmitted to and is intended for the use of only the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately delete. |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
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