John Pierce is The Founding Partner of his Consulting Firm AREAS OF EXPERTISE John has 29 years of experience in financial services. Wire, Super-Regional, Indy, Hybrid, & pure play RIA. When combined with his extensive professional network, he has the knowledge and desire to contribute solutions that will supply stability and opportunity. He has developed a flexible, scalable approach to financial services transactions which results in increased profitability and enhanced equity performance. His prowess in finances is supplemented by a passion for building leaders and making a difference in other people’s lives as he grows and evolves his industry. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS In John’s role at Cetera, he handled directing their financial professional recruiting strategy, guiding one of the nation’s most dynamic recruiting teams in the broker-dealer community. He is also managing partner and equity owner in Advisor Loans, as well as growing his own consulting company. In his prior role as Stifel’s Head of Advisor Recruiting, John used his extensive industry ability to attract and keep top talent for the firm. Within three years, his recruiting strategy brought in advisor talent of about $53 billion in assets. Previously, he was the leader in national recruiting at Ameriprise Financial. John set up a recruiting channel in the employee division which was vital to his success. John also spent 14 years at Merrill Lynch, leading fee-based sales, and financial planning teams in New York City. HONORS & EDUCATION John is an Endowment Board Member for St. Francis De Sales High School, and a founding member of The Barnes Foundation. He is a published author of a book on the topic of developing relationships with emotional intelligence to increase sales. His Doctoral dissertation on coaching and mentoring professionals in the financial services industry is also published. He earned an MBA in International and Finance Management. John is a life member of MENSA and the Eagle Scouts, and successful competitor in 13 Ironman competitions. John is committed to mentoring business leaders of the future and investing in the communities where he lives and works - Breckenridge, CO and Juno Beach, FL.