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John Giehrl

Investment adviser representative at Financial Independence Advisors in Jacksonville, FL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

John Giehrl is an investment adviser representative at Financial Independence Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $190M, and works from its Jacksonville, FL office. John Giehrl has been registered through Financial Independence Advisors since 19 February 2023, has 6 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

6
Years in industry
3
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

John Giehrl has been an investment adviser representative at Financial Independence Advisors since February 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. John Giehrl holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

Financial Independence Advisors, LLC is a Jacksonville, FL firm with $190M under management, 186 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.

John W. Giehrl is a wealth advisor at Financial Independence Advisors, LLC, bringing over 30 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in providing tax and advisory services to business entities and high-net-worth individuals, with experience working with medical practices, real estate companies and family-owned businesses.

John Giehrl’s longest registration is the current one, 3 years at Financial Independence Advisors since 2023. Before joining Financial Independence Advisors in 2023, John Giehrl was registered through Ple Wealth Management and 1st Global Advisors Inc.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Jacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317193
  2. Ple Wealth Management
    – · 3 years
    Jacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 130274
  3. 1st Global Advisors Inc
    – · 3 years
    Jacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111133

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Financial Independence Advisors

  • CPA
  • PFS

Investment adviser representative registrations

John Giehrl is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since February 2023.

  • FloridaSince 19 February 2023

Examinations

Series 667 March 2007
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 718 January 2007
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
John W Giehrl
CRD
5239188
Office
4350 PABLO PROFESSIONAL COURT, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does John Giehrl work?

John Giehrl is an investment adviser representative registered through Financial Independence Advisors, LLC since February 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Giehrl a financial advisor?

Yes. John Giehrl has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Financial Independence Advisors since February 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does John Giehrl have?

John Giehrl has 6 years in the financial industry, since December 2019, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has John Giehrl passed?

John Giehrl has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did John Giehrl work before Financial Independence Advisors?

Before Financial Independence Advisors, John Giehrl was registered through Ple Wealth Management, May 2007 to June 2010; 1st Global Advisors Inc, March 2007 to June 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is John Giehrl based?

John Giehrl’s registered office is in Jacksonville, FL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Giehrl registered with FINRA?

No. John Giehrl has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify John Giehrl’s record?

Search CRD 5239188 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Giehrl’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Financial Independence Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5239188, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Financial Independence Advisors, LLC, filed 30 January 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Financial Independence Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.