Location

Fort Myers, FL

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computing & Management, CUNY Herbert H. Lehman College

Licenses & Certifications

FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 53, 63 and 66

Florida Life/Health/and Variable Annuity

Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF^®)

Bio

John has worked in financial services operations and compliance since 1990 and has been a licensed broker since 1999. A licensed principal, he has held roles at large firms, including Citi, Chase and Raymond James, as well as smaller boutique firms.

His background is broad, spanning securities, asset-backed securities risk management, hedge fund compliance and policy governance. Over his career, John has served as an ABS/MBS risk manager for a bond insurer, CCO for a global emerging market high yield trading desk in Greenwich, CT, and corporate and municipal principal for a US high yield desk in NYC. He has also been a leader in crafting policy with several committees, including Risk, Due Diligence, Cybersecurity and Safety.

Originally from the Bronx, John has called Florida home for 20 years. He has one son, Sean, and a feisty Boston terrier. Outside of work, he enjoys live local band music, cruises and road trips. He is also a dedicated blood donor, having given more than 16 gallons to date.