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John Benjamin Clair

John Benjamin Clair

CFP®
EVOADVISORS
RICHMOND, VA
·CRD# 5523158·18 years experience

Professional Summary

John Benjamin Clair, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EVOADVISORS located in Richmond, Virginia. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Retainer

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
High Net Worth Individuals & Families
Physicians & Medical Professionals

Services Offered

  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding

Biography

John is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®) and Magna Cum Laude graduate in Finance from Virginia Tech. He earned his Certificate in Financial Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. John serves as a personal finance expert for local TV news and has been quoted in the Washington Times and Forbes. John excelled in the study of finance earning the Finance Student of the Year award from Virginia Tech, the...

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

EVOADVISORSCurrent·CRD# 149615
RIA
2917 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23230
February 19, 2009 - Present

Past

DECKERT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INCPast·CRD# 112133
RIA
Richmond, VA
May 30, 2008 - February 2, 2009

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Current Firm

EVOADVISORS
EVOADVISORS

AVENIR ADVISERS | LEAHY & CLAIR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | EVOLUTION ADVISERS, INC. | EVOADVISORS | EVOADVISERS | CLAIR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149615 / SEC#: 801-110783
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/10/2017 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (2/8/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2917 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23230

Phone Number

(804) 794-1981

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2026 ADV PART 2-REVISED (4/28/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

991

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$337,176,397

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
EVOADVISORS
EVOADVISORS

AVENIR ADVISERS | LEAHY & CLAIR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | EVOLUTION ADVISERS, INC. | EVOADVISORS | EVOADVISERS | CLAIR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149615 / SEC#: 801-110783
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/10/2017 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (2/8/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Virginia
(2/19/2009)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2008About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by John

  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding

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