John is a senior advisor for a number of financial planning companies. He has previously owned a financial consulting company in the USA with offices in multiple jurisdictions over the world. According to his own words, working as a financial advisor gives him the ability to advise international business clients living worldwide while also increasing his experience.
John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. With more than 1 million copies collectively in print, his seven books on personal finance have been translated into several languages and educated countless people worldwide. The Truth About Money was recognized with an Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Book of the Year Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy (March 2007), a Gold Medal Axiom Award (March 2008).
John's radio show has been on the air for more than 20 years and is heard throughout the country, enjoying more than 1 million listeners every week. In 2011, John was named among the "Heavy Hundred" in the radio industry by TALKERS magazine.
John appears on stage frequently, talking to thousands of people every year, and is widely acknowledged as an entertaining and informative speaker. He has testified before Congress three times, participated in an SEC Roundtable and appointed by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as a delegate to all three National Summits on Retirement Savings.
John is active in community service. He served five years on the board of the United Way of the National Capital Area, including two years as Chairman. He serves on the Southeast Board of The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, is a member of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Foundation Board and served on the BGCGW Metropolitan Board of Directors for seven years and serves on the BGCGW Leadership Council.
