John Cranston
John Cranston is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at First Command Advisory Services, based in Manassas, VA, with 4 years of industry experience. John is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 113,591 clients with $24B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.30% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.15% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.75% |
| $2M+ | 0.50% |
Schedule reflects the Partners, Foundations, and Select advisory programs. Other programs like Elite and Premier Income have separate fee schedules. Fees are negotiable for Elite accounts over $5 million.
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Location
7960 Donegan Dr, Suite 228, Manassas, VA, 20109
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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John is the owner of Octagon Strategies LLC, an investment-related business, since December 2022. He dedicates about a quarter of his time to managing employees supporting his business as a financial advisor.
Employment History
Current Registrations
First Command Advisory Services
First Command Brokerage Services, INC.
First Command Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations11 states
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