John began Legacy Planning Alliance, Inc. in 1989 with a vision to provide select Hampton Roads Residents with the most effective strategies to ensure financial security. John is an Investment Advisor Representative of Veridian Wealth Management, Inc., our Investment Advisory firm based in Hampton Roads. John is a Vietnam War Veteran (US Navy) and has earned the Professional Financial Planner (PFP) designation from Old Dominion University.
Over the years, John has developed a passion for assisting retirees and those nearing retirement as their needs and desires change. His area of focus is to provide peace of mind through the spectrum of products offered by our firms. With today’s uncertain economic times, our firm's focus on protecting principal takes on an even greater importance. John has also hosted numerous “Retirement Workshops” over the years to provide the most up-to-date information on protecting savings and ensuring that our clients' money lasts throughout their golden years.
John was raised in Phoenix, AZ and has been a resident of the Hampton Roads area since 1962. John enjoys watching Old Dominion University Monarch Basketball with his wife Becky (our assistant administrator).