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John Thomas, CFA, CFP®, MBA

Managing Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor

Greensboro, NC | 336-230-1811

Overview

John is a managing partner at SFG with deep financial analysis and planning experience including: valuing 50 private companies while employed by a regional accounting firm; representing Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) Bank to buy and sell-side Wall Street analysts; evaluating expected returns on capital investments and implementing projects for Wachovia’s Wealth Management division; and leading process reengineering and financial analysis projects for a top-15 property and casualty insurance company. He joined the company in 2005.

Education

BA – Economics and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia

MBA – Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business

Credentials & Professional Associations

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional

  • Member of the Family Wealth Advisors Council, an invitation-only study group of prominent fee-only wealth management firms based around the U.S.

  • Member of the CFA Institute and the North Carolina Society of Financial Analysts

Community Service

  • Finance and Investment Committee, United Way of Greater Greensboro

  • Board of Directors, Finance and Investment Committee, Noble Academy

  • Volunteer, Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina

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About Me

My wife, Jennifer, and I are raising three rapidly growing children. I am active in my church and a dedicated distance runner, having completed numerous marathons including Chicago, New York, LA, Miami, Pike’s Peak, Greece (the original course) and the Boston Marathon (three times).