John Evans

John F. Evans, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CRPC®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Erie Office
1137 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 464-0224 Map

Meadville Office
375 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814)806-1688 Map

Welcome!

Evans Advisory Services is a firm dedicated to helping those planning for retirement or living in retirement manage their financial resources so that they enjoy their senior years free of financial worries. Our approach is client-centered; we focus on the dreams, aspirations, hopes, challenges and concerns of our clients, one client at a time. Since we are not employed or controlled by any insurance company, investment firm or other financial services concern, we have the ability to act independently in the best interests of our clients without any intervening factors. If you, a family member, friend or neighbor could benefit from our assistance, just call our office and we'll find a convenient time to meet.

We provide initial consultations on a complimentary, no obligation basis in order to allieviate cost concerns and provide an opportunity for you to learn about our firm and its capabilities. 


National Ethics Bureau  Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor  Member of the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania  Member of the Million Dollar Round Table  Certified Financial Planner

About Us

Mr. Evans has been providing financial planning and management services to organizations and individuals for over 35 years. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Bucknell University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Joseph Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

Mr. Evans is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designations and is an Investment Advisor Representative registered with both state and national securities regulatory agencies.

Mr. Evans is a member:

- The Financial Planning Association
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- The Million Dollar Roundtable
- The National Ethics Bureau
- The Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania
- The Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce
- The Erie Rotary Club


Jody Drakes, Administrative Assistant

Sarah Hart, Office Assistant

Our Services

Investment management, estate tax avoidance, retirement income modeling, comprehensive insurance coverage, fixed and variable annuity options, achieving maximum tax efficiency, debt reduction, long term care planning, Veterans Administration long term care benefits, IRA distribution planning, funeral expense planning, liability minimization - these are but a few of the issues included in our integrated financial, retirement and estate planning services.

A comprehensive financial plan is critical to navigating today's turbulent times. With laws ever changing and new options continually evolving, it is imperitive that people seek professional, independent advice to maximize their resources and avoid outliving their funds. Increasing longevity is both a blessing and a curse; the difference is planning. Are you going to control your future or is the future going to control you?

 

- Financial analysis
- Retirement and estate planning 
- Retirement income analysis
- Life insurance 

- Disability insurance
- Long term care insurance
- Fixed and indexed annuities
- Investment advisory and
  management services

News & Events

Mr. Evans provides general educational seminars to prospective clients in Erie County as well as those living in Crawford and Venango counties. These workshops are held 6-8 times throughout the year and attendance is by invitation.

Mr. Evans also provides topic-specific workshops for the general public 3-4 times per year. Notifications of these workshops appear in local newspapers prior to the events.

For existing clients, there are several information and appreciation events each year. Guests of existing clients are welcome at these events.

In addition, Mr. Evans presents mini-workshops to civic and church groups regularly. If your group or organization has an interest in such a presentation (done on a complimentary basis), please contact us and we will be glad to schedule a time to do so.

Checks & Balances TV: www.checksandbalances.tv

Resources

When creating comprehensive plans, we utilize many resources and tools to accomplish the client's objectives including those listed below.  One of the relationships that brings tremendous opportunities to clients is an affiliation with Brookstone Capital Management, an SEC registered investment advisory firm in Chicago, and their custodian, TDAmeritrade Institutional.  The combination of Brookstone's investment management, TDAmeritrade's custody and reporting capabilities and Evans Advisory's active oversight has resulted in impressive results for clients' portfolios. Investment options include:

 

- Domestic and international stocks 
- Corporate and municipal bonds
- CDs
- Stock mutual funds
- Exchange traded funds
- Managed portfolios
- REITs
- Unit investment trusts
- Variable annuities
- Structured Products

 

   

Erie Office Location

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1137 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 464-0224

Meadville Office Location

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375 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814)806-1688

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