John Tilton

At Maine Wealth Planning, we don’t just build financial plans — we help people design lives of intention, security, and meaning. Our goal was to build our practice around one simple belief: every family deserves clarity and confidence when it comes to their financial future.

Our clients often come to us with questions that carry a lot of weight: Are we going to be okay? Can we retire? Can we take care of our family the way we want to? My job — and my passion — is to help them answer those questions with a deep understanding of their values, not just their net worth. We take the time to get to know our clients well, so we can serve as long-term guides through retirement transitions, investment decisions, tax strategies, family legacies, and life’s unexpected turns.

I began my career in this profession after spending time alongside my father, who served as a financial advisor in Oregon for nearly 40 years. Those early experiences shaped how I view this work: as a relationship business, built on trust, compassion, and stewardship. After relocating to Maine, I partnered with Daren Seekins, a fixture in the Bangor and Hampden communities. Together, we’ve continued to grow Maine Wealth Planning into a firm known for putting people first.

In addition to serving individuals and families, I lead our strategic partnerships with credit unions throughout the state as our Credit Union Program Director.

Prior to financial planning, I worked in leadership roles in consulting and service-based businesses, including IMG Sports Academy and Darling’s Auto Group here in Maine. I hold Series 7 and 66 licenses through LPL Financial and studied Communications and Business Management at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

My wife Emily and I live in Bangor with our two children, Henry & Clara. Outside the office, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, cooking at home, and coaching our children's sports teams.