Commonwealth Financial Network
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in East Lansing
36yrs
John Gingas
Full name on record: John Peter Gingas
Financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network
Based in East Lansing, Michigan, John Gingas is a fiduciary financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. John has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2010. Commonwealth Financial Network offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 170 advisors with offices in East Lansing, and one of 160 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience36 years (since 1990)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience nationwide
Office333 Albert Ave Suite 400, East Lansing, MI 48823
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 ?2 states
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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Licenses
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Career
- 2010 – nowCommonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent firm
Contact John
(781) 736-0700Firm headquarters in Waltham, MA. Ask for John. 333 Albert Ave Suite 400East Lansing, MI 48823Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://BLOG.COMMONWEALTH.COM/INDEPENDENT-MARKET-OBSERVER
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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?
- 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 Gingas. John works from the East Lansing, MI office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1990, about 36 years. Top 7% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, 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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