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John Stillman

Advisor at Rosewood Wealth Management

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Location

Durham, NC

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

11 years

About

John Stillman is a financial advisor at Rosewood Wealth Management in Durham, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including AE Wealth Management and Madrona Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a marketing company, Third Wheel Media. Rosewood Wealth Management serves individual and family clients planning for retirement by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and implementation through selected third-party managers and model portfolios. The firm also offers licensed insurance sales, tax preparation, and bookkeeping services in-house.

Client services

Based on Rosewood Wealth Management

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Consulting services not resulting in a financial plan

Expertise

Based on Rosewood Wealth Management

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Medicare planning Annuities

Demographic focus

Based on Rosewood Wealth Management

Approaching retirement Married/Couples/Partners Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Fee options

Fixed

Tax preparation services charged $250-$300 per return for individuals; $299 for business tax returns (fees negotiable).

Percentage

0.50% - 1.50% per year (tiered, larger accounts pay lower fees)

Commissions

Commissions received from insurance product sales; paid by policy underwriters and IMO incentives.

Project-based

Bookkeeping services charged at $45 per hour (fees negotiable).

Location

Durham, NC

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

AE Wealth Management, LLC

2016 - Present (10 years)

Carolina Wealth Stewards, LLC

2016 - Present (10 years)

Carolina Wealth Stewards, LLC

2015 - Present (11 years)

Madrona Financial Services, LLC

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

Third Wheel Media

2014 - Present (12 years)

Disclosures

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