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John Barrier

Advisor at Raymond James Financial

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Location

Banner Elk, NC 28604

Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Industry experience

9 years

About

John Barrier is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farming business in Galax, VA, where he manages land upkeep and participates in farmers markets. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using a variety of implementation options and supported by a broad affiliate network.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

General retirement planning Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees may be charged for planning and/or investment consulting services

Commissions

Commissions are charged in brokerage accounts when implementing financial plans or recommendations; fees and commissions may be offset or discounted for legacy clients.

Project-based

Hourly rates for planning and/or investment consulting services generally up to $400 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees generally up to $400 per hour; fees may also be fixed (flat) dollar amounts or a percentage of assets under advisement not to exceed 2.25%

Location

1900 Tynecastle Hwy

Banner Elk, NC 28604

Most active in

North Carolina · Texas

Work history

Raymond James Financial Services Advisor

2021 - Present (5 years)

Signature Wealth Group

2021 - Present (5 years)

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2021 - Present (5 years)

Truist Advisory Services

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Truist Investment Services, Inc.

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

S&J Wealth MGMT, LLC.

2020 - Present (6 years)

Bb&T

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

Bb&T Securities, Llc

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

Bbtis

2016 - 2021 (5 years)

Bb&T

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Bb&T

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

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