John Russell
Peak Asset Management · Needham, Massachusetts
John Russell is a fee-only financial advisor at Peak Asset Management in Needham, Massachusetts, who holds the CFA credential. John charges a percentage of assets (1.25% a year on the first tier of assets managed) and focuses on retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning.
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Specialties
Who they serve
- Pre-retirees
- Divorced individuals
Facts
| Firm | Peak Asset Management |
|---|---|
| Based in | Needham, Massachusetts |
| Fee model | Percentage of assets |
| Fees (firm's website) | 1.25% a year on the first tier of assets managed |
| Assets under management | $1.01B across 1,119 accounts |
| Credentials | CFA |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in MA, TX · CRD 7289033 |
| Exams passed | Series 65 (2020) |
| Firm size | 16 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.peakam.com |
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Questions about John
Is John Russell a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Peak Asset 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.
How much does John charge?
According to Peak Asset Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1.25% a year on the first tier of assets managed.
Where is John Russell based?
John Russell is based in Needham, Massachusetts.
What does John specialize in?
John's specialties include retirement planning, tax planning, estate & legacy planning, equity compensation, founders (pre-exit) and pension planning. John works with pre-retirees and divorced individuals.
What credentials does John Russell hold?
John Russell holds the CFA credential.
Is John Russell registered with the SEC?
Yes. John Russell is registered as an investment adviser representative in MA and TX (CRD 7289033), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does Peak Asset Management manage?
Peak Asset Management reports $1.01B across 1,119 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact John Russell?
Through John's website, www.peakam.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- SEC adviser records : 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
- Peak Asset Management website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
- Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.
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