

John McDermott
Managing Director
Market Leader
As the Managing Director – Market Leader for the Southeast Florida Market, John works with all client relationship advisors and field leaders to help satisfy our customers’ financial needs and to help these customers succeed financially. We assist our clients in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer strategies through a comprehensive wealth management process. John values his commitment to excellence and integrity in serving both our clients and our fellow team members.
John has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008, he was a Senior Vice President with Smith Barney, investing seven years as a Financial Advisor before serving 11 years as a branch manager.
John attended Hobart College in Geneva, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in economics. He holds Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 66 securities registrations along with Life and Health insurance licenses. John and his wife, Diane, live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and have two boys, Jack and Ryan (the youngest who recently graduated from Penn State). He enjoys golf, fitness training, skiing, and spending time at the beach.
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