John began his career in financial services at Donohue-Hart & Associates, Ltd. in January 2006, following a 23-year career in the retail wine industry. He represents the third generation of a family business -- "The Donohue Agencies" -- established by his grandfather in 1939.
John attended Calvert Hall College High School and graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland with a degree in finance. John holds the Series 7 (General Securities) as well as the Series 63 and 65 licenses. He is also a licensed life and health insurance producer, an Investment Advisor Representative with Founders Financial Securities, LLC., a Broker/Dealer, and a Registered Investment Advisor.
Since completing his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in the fall of 2009, John has specialized in comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. John’s goal within the client relationship is to understand each individual’s unique financial position before tailoring a plan that will help the client meet both immediate and long-term objectives.
John resides in Hunt Valley, Maryland with his wife, Cecilia, and his daughters, Olivia and Julianna.