John has worked in the field of Investment Advice since 1992, supported by his earlier career in finance and international trade. Since 2001, John has been based in Brisbane, supporting a select group of Australian and New Zealand clients initially working with Citi Smith Barney. Prior to that John was a Financial Consultant with Merrill Lynch in New Zealand and Australia for seven years.

He is a Director and founding shareholder of the recently formed Abingdon Wealth after 10 years as a Director and founding shareholder of Cognitive Financial Partners.
John holds formal qualifications in Commerce and Financial Planning and is also accredited to the Australian securities advisory market.

A deep family farming background in early life has resulted in John having a strong working knowledge of agri-business and meat processing in Australia and New Zealand.

When still living in New Zealand, John coached youth road-cycle racing. He is now a Run Coach with the Intraining Running and Triathlon Club in Brisbane, with a focus on elite and recreational road running. John is a Life Member of Intraining Running & Triathlon Club.

A veteran of the Brisbane Financial Planning Scene, I enjoy assisting suitably qualified and trusted advisers to fully articulate their value propositions. I am able to differentiate the role of "Advice" as opposed to "Planning" thus eliminating any pre-conceived notions when assisting both advisers and their clients to mutual advantage. I have held adviser positions myself from 1998 to 2015 and I am a firm advocate of the adviser/client relationship at all times - thus being in a good position to champion introductions when the opportunity presents itself.

With real time experience in all market cycles, and having consulted/worked with some of Australia's most respected and iconic brands, I specialise in assisting advisers with "in depth" wealth facilitation for both retirees and those who wish to embark on the journey of wealth creation and independence.

As a specialist consulting paraplanner, I work with advisers who have considerable expertise in both capital and investment markets, and take pride in providing exactly what clients expect - knowledge, service and results and on a highly personalised basis that is understandable. I have been encouraged to reflect on my experiences at Corporate/Fund Raising and Industry functions as they seek to rekindle adviser/client engagement following the "Royal Commission" and am currently assessing mentoring opportunities.