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John Schaefer
Full name on record: John Gary Schaefer
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
John Schaefer has worked in the financial industry for 31 years and is a financial advisor based in Sandusky, Ohio. After eight years at Vestax Securities, John joined Cetera Investment Advisers in 2024, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. John holds the ChFC designation.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience in Ohio
Office3715 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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
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Designations
ChFC
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2024 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 1995 – 2004Vestax Securities CorporationPreviously
Contact John
(310) 257-7880Firm headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. Ask for John. 3715 Columbus AveSandusky, OH 44870Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- 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 Schaefer. John works from the Sandusky, OH office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 12% by experience in Ohio.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
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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