D.A. Davidson & Co.
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Seattle
37yrs
John Ochsner has worked in the financial industry for 37 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Seattle, Washington. John has been with LPL Financial since 2025; before that, John spent a year at Cetera Investment Advisers and 11 years at Cetera Advisors. LPL Financial offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 1981 advisors with offices in Seattle, and one of 1838 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience37 years (since 1990)
How that compares ?Top 6% by experience in Washington
Office3217 W. Smith St, Suite 3&4, Seattle, WA 98199
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- Feb 2025 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- Mar 2024 – Feb 2025Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- 2013 – 2024Cetera Advisors LLCPreviously
Contact John
Local office(206) 281-1177Ask for John. (704) 733-3300Main office · Fort Mill, SC 3217 W. Smith St, Suite 3&4Seattle, WA 98199Office · Get directions Facebook pageLPL Financial
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
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- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (206) 281-1177 or the LPL Financial main office at (704) 733-3300, and ask for John Ochsner.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1990, about 37 years. Top 6% by experience in Washington.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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