John has worked as a financial advisor for the past nine years and prior to that as a manager and engineer in Fortune 200 companies since 1979. John's focus has been helping clients identify goals and objectives and implement plans to help achieve them. Some of his specialties are risk management and retirement income plans. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Utah. After college he served four years as an officer in the U. S. Army. He is currently a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with XXX Financial Group.

John is active in the Southern Kingdom Advisors organization and Fellowship Bible Church in Millcreek, Utah. He holds the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner®. He enjoys reading, shooting, and teaching Sunday school at his church.

John lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife of 31 years, Susan. Their son, William, is a U. S. Air Force pilot. He and his wife, Joanne, live in northern California. David, their youngest son, works in supply chain management at Delta Air Lines. He and his wife, Laura, live in Sacramento, California.