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15yrs
John Aronson
Financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network
Based in Seattle, Washington, John Aronson is a fiduciary financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. John joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2022, after eight years at Securian Financial Services and three years at MML Investors Services. John holds the CFP® designation.
One of 1981 advisors with offices in Seattle, and one of 1838 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 53% of advisors in Washington
Office200 1st Ave. W Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98119
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
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2022 – nowCommonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent firm
- 2014 – 2022Securian Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- 2012 – 2014MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
Contact John
200 1st Ave. W Suite 310Seattle, WA 98119Office · Get directions Firm main line(781) 736-0700Headquarters: Commonwealth Financial Network · Waltham, MA Firm websiteblog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer
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- 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 Aronson. John works from the Seattle, WA office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. More experience than 53% of advisors in Washington.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. 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 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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