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John Shaffer
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
John Shaffer has worked in the financial industry for 1 year and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Vienna, Virginia. John joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 618 advisors with offices in Vienna, and one of 595 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience1 years (since 2025)
How that compares ?1 years in the industry
Office8391 Old Courthouse Rd Suite 203, Vienna, VA 22182
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jun 2025 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
Questions to ask John
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- 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 Cetera Investment Advisers at (310) 257-7880 and ask for John Shaffer. John works from the Vienna, VA office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2025, about 1 years. 1 years in the industry.
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?
Cetera Investment Advisers 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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