After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Calgary, John progressed into gaining experience in the oil and gas industry in Calgary. John’s role was focused on managing corporate treasury for Canada’s fourth-largest energy company based in Calgary. While there, he oversaw over $1 billion in foreign exchange transactions annually, provided analysis and insight into capital borrowing structures, and oversaw international money movement through investment and bank accounts in 35 countries which were in excess of $15 billion annually.
In 2007, wanting to shape his own career, he moved back to Red Deer and joined RBC Dominion Securities where he developed industry expertise and began building his own private wealth management practice.
Since joining RBC Dominion Securities, John has expanded his accreditation from Investment Advisor, to Wealth Manager, and in 2018 to Chartered Investment Manager. While managing and growing his practice, he also took on management of the office from 2013 – 2019 continuing to develop skills and knowledge unique to his role.
John has over 20 years of experience in corporate and family wealth management, and has gained valuable insight uniquely tailored to this role. Through his diversified experience in capital markets and personal finance, John employs a comprehensive process where he applies this broad knowledge, understanding, and access to resources to provide you and your family with unparalleled wealth management solutions and services.
Born and raised in Red Deer, he believes in being an active member in the local community - previously spending time on the boards of the Red Deer and District Community Foundation, Affairs of the Arts (A Red Deer College fundraiser), and the Audit and Finance Committee for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Outside of the office, John spends time with his wife Melissa and their children: Nikola, Chloe, and Brooks. When he can, John enjoys donating his time to community ventures, and in his leisure moments, can likely be found on the ski hill or the golf course.
