# John Payne

> John Payne is a fee-only financial advisor at Birchcreek Wealth Management in Miami Township, Ohio, who holds the CFP credential. John charges a percentage of assets, a flat fee or retainer, hourly fees and a one-time planning fee (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $500,000 asset minimum) and focuses on retirement planning, tax planning and divorce financial planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Birchcreek Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Miami Township, Ohio
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; Flat fee or retainer; Hourly; One-time planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $500,000 asset minimum
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $300.1M across 195 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Tax planning, Divorce financial planning, Family wealth transfer, Small business owners
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees, Multi-generational families, Divorced individuals
- **CRD:** 6112347 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6112347)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in OH
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2023), Series 66 (2012)
- **Firm size:** 5 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.birchcreekwealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Payne a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Birchcreek Wealth Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does John charge for financial advice?

John charges a percentage of assets, a flat fee or retainer, hourly fees and a one-time planning fee.

### How much does John charge?

According to Birchcreek Wealth Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $500,000 asset minimum.

### Does John work with clients virtually?

Yes. Birchcreek Wealth Management says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is John Payne based?

John Payne is based in Miami Township, Ohio.

### What does John specialize in?

John's specialties include retirement planning, tax planning, divorce financial planning, family wealth transfer and small business owners. John works with retirees, pre-retirees, multi-generational families and divorced individuals.

### What credentials does John Payne hold?

John Payne holds the CFP credential.

### Is John Payne registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Payne is registered as an investment adviser representative in OH (CRD 6112347), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Birchcreek Wealth Management manage?

Birchcreek Wealth Management reports $300.1M across 195 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Payne?

Through John's website, www.birchcreekwealth.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6112347): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://birchcreekwealth.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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