Hi, I'm Daniel Johnson. I have over a decade of financial services experience working with families and their finances.
I started my career as a loan officer at State Employees’ Credit Union in NC and eventually found my way to being a Lead Financial Advisor working with over 100 families at Parsec Financial. Along the way, I became increasingly skeptical of the Assets Under Management (AUM) fee model of many advisory firms.
In 2021, I decided to start RE|Focus Financial Planning, a Flat Fee financial advisory firm.
I love this opportunity to help individuals and families make sense of their financial world, and make wise choices in investing their savings and enjoying retirement.
➕ Learn More About Daniel Johnson:
Before starting RE|Focus Financial Planning, Daniel spent 7 years with Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm based in Asheville, NC. In 2017, he relocated from Asheville to Winston-Salem, NC with his family to lead the opening of a new office.
With an overwhelming desire for more independence, RE|Focus Financial Planning was started in 2021 based on the opportunity to help individuals that recognize they need a trusted financial planner in their life. Our simple, flat-fee based approach allows for full independence when making investment recommendations.
Daniel holds an Accounting Degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville as well as an MBA with a concentration in Finance from East Carolina University. Daniel is a CFP® professional and has also been actively involved in NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors) for the past 5 years, serving as the chair of NAPFA Genesis, and is a past member of the South Region Board.
Daniel, his wife Sarah and their 3 boys love living in Winston-Salem. Working on their rental properties and Airbnb properties is one of their favorite hobbies! They are members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Daniel is a member of the Rotary Club of Winston-Salem, and is also on the board of advisors at the William G. White YMCA.
Professional Designations
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
Affiliations
Fee Only Network
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
XY Planning Network
Primary Location
915 Bridge Street, Suite 122, Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Offers Investment Management
Yes
About our Firm
We provide ongoing planning optimization for retirement savings and distribution strategies to minimize taxes and maximize disposable income in retirement. As a part of this strategy we also manage clients investment portfolios.
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT THAN MANY ADVISORS:
✅ Not only are we Fee-Only, we are also Flat-Fee
✅ We believe in low-cost, tax-efficient portfolio design
✅ We love alternative investments, like Real Estate and believe they can add value over the long-term
HOW WE HELP OUR CLIENTS:
➡️ Investment Management: Tax-smart investment management for a flat-fee. We believe that the proper allocation in a low-cost portfolio results in the best outcomes for investors.
➡️ Tax Planning: Tax-optimized retirement planning, developed specifically for your situation to minimize taxes paid and increase the amount of disposable available income in retirement.
➡️ Retirement Planning: Working with you to understand Social Security, Medicare, Pensions, IRAs, and identify opportunities for you to optimize the interaction of all these factors.
➡️ Estate Planning: Ensuring that the plan which is in place is appropriate and reflects your desires for your legacy. We work with your legal counsel to review and update as necessary.
➡️ Insurance Planning: Reviewing all of your insurance coverages. Everything from Long-Term Care to Life and Disability Insurance to Homeowner’s and Umbrella Policies.
Education
East Carolina University, MBA, Finance | University of North Carolina, Asheville, BS Accounting| Campbell University, Business Administration
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