John E. Dawson, CFP®
Serving Eastern North Carolina investors with clear, disciplined wealth‑management strategies since 1999.
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About John E. Dawson, CFP®
Helping Clients Build and Preserve Long‑Term Wealth
Since 1999, I have partnered with families and business owners to help manage their investable assets with intention and discipline. My role is to provide experienced guidance, strategic investment oversight, and a long‑term plan designed to protect and enhance your wealth through every stage of life. Your financial success — and the stewardship of your assets — is always my top priority.
John's Story
I was raised among the tobacco fields of Nash County and have spent my entire life in Eastern North Carolina. Coming from a long line of small business owners and entrepreneurs shaped the way I approach wealth management today — with a deep respect for hard work, disciplined decision‑making, and the long‑term stewardship of assets. That background guides how I help clients manage their wealth with clarity and purpose.
John's Passions
I divide my time between the Outer Banks and Greenville, North Carolina. When I am not working with clients, you’ll usually find me road course racing my classic Mazda, working on home projects, or spending time with friends and family.
The Founding of Seagate Advisors
I began my career working for large financial institutions and advising clients inside regional banks. Over time, as those banks grew and the names on the doors kept changing, I watched the focus shift away from clients and toward corporate priorities. I knew there was a better way to serve people who needed objective guidance and long‑term wealth management. That belief is what led me to create Seagate Advisors.
Our Culture
Seagate was built on a foundation of integrity, independence, and objectivity — principles that allow me to stay fully focused on what is best for my clients. As a boutique wealth management firm, we are able to provide truly personalized, face‑to‑face guidance. That independence gives me the flexibility to deliver a level of service and attention that larger institutions simply cannot match.
Who is an ideal client for Seagate?
We work with clients who benefit from long‑term financial planning and disciplined asset management. Our focus is on serious, long‑term investors who value a strategic approach to building and preserving wealth, along with complete transparency throughout the investment process.
Our Wealth Management Services
Areas where we add value
If you are an investor with a time horizon of 5 years or longer and investable assets of $250,000 or more, we are able to provide the following services:
Advisory or Fee Based Investment Solutions
401k Rollover Service
Individual Retirement Accounts
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Architecture
Intergenerational Wealth Transfer
Long Term Care Planning Strategies
Disability Insurance
Areas we do not serve
Our services are tailored for investors with $250,000 or more in investable assets who value long‑term guidance. We do not provide:
Short-Term Financial Coaching
Debt Counseling or Budgeting Assistance
Individual Stock Research
Tax Preparation/Legal Advice
Major Medical/Health Insurance
Paper Stock Certificate Processing
Commodities/Options/Margin Trading
Short Selling Strategies
Working with a CFP® Professional
The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® professionals also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards.
CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP® certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements. CFP Board currently authorizes more than 80,000 individuals to use these marks in the United States. For more about CFP Board, visit www.CFP.net.
Who is LPL Financial?
When Seagate Advisors was formed, we sought out a partner that would allow us to offer comprehensive financial strategies while remaining objective. LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and is publicly traded under the ticker symbol LPLA. The firm's mission is rooted in the belief that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL does not offer proprietary investment products or engage in investment banking activities; this means advisors affiliated with LPL are not pressured or influenced by LPL to sell its products. Thousands of financial advisors nationwide are able to rely on the firm's tools and resources to help them provide financial guidance and recommendations to help meet their clients' needs. For more information about LPL Financial, visit www.lpl.com.
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