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John William Olson
Financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network
John William Olson is a fiduciary financial advisor in Millersville, Maryland, with 16 years in the industry. After five years at First Command Advisory Services and five years at First Command Brokerage Services, John joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2020, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. John holds the CFP® designation.
One of 13 advisors with offices in Millersville, and one of 13 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience16 years (since 2010)
How that compares ?More experience than 52% of advisors nationwide
Office251 Najoles Road Suite G, Millersville, MD 21108
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$568,323
Advisors at the firm2,864
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Commonwealth Financial Network
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2020 – nowCommonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent firm
- 2015 – 2021First Command Advisory ServicesPreviously
- 2010 – 2015First Command Brokerage Services, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask John
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- 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 Commonwealth Financial Network at 781-736-0700 and ask for John William Olson. John works from the Millersville, MD office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2010, about 16 years. More experience than 52% of advisors nationwide.
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?
Commonwealth Financial Network reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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