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John Kosmer

26 Years of Experience
BrokerSells Insurance

John Kosmer is a registered investment advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, based in Appleton, WI, with 26 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,550 clients with $510M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
16 advisors
Number of Clients
1,550 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$332K average
Assets Under Management
$514.3M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Sequoia Wealth Management offers investment management services. The maximum annual advisory fee is 2.50%, but the actual fee will depend on the complexity of your situation. Fees are deducted from your account quarterly. Sequoia Wealth may recommend third-party money managers through platforms like LPL or AssetMark, with maximum fees described in the brochure. The firm also uses LPL-sponsored programs with fees up to 3.00%, except for the Guided Wealth Portfolios Program, which charges 1.00%.

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Location

201 S. Riverheath Way, Evergreen Building Suite 1400, Appleton, WI, 54915

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is affiliated with multiple entities including Regency Wealth Management, Sequoia Wealth Management, Midwest Benefits Exchange, Sequoia Financial Network, JJK & AMR, LLC, and LPL Financial. He also sells non-variable insurance products, including life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care, dedicating a few hours per week, and is a notary for the State of Wisconsin, dedicating minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC
April 2015 - Present · 11 yrs
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
June 2025 - June 2025 · 0 mos
LPL Financial LLC
March 2015 - March 2016 · 1 yr
Associated Securities CORP.Broker
February 2005 - September 2009 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Jefferson Pilot Securities CorporationBroker
May 2003 - March 2004 · 10 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
February 1999 - May 2003 · 4 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations19 states
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Exams
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