As senior advisor and co-owner of Houchin Ernst Wealth Advisors , John prides himself on providing honest, holistic advice for all the financial needs of his clients for every stage of their lives.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, John has attained the prestigious CFP® certification, one of the most respected financial planning credentials among consumers and the recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning.

In addition to financial planning, John has expertise in tax planning, employee benefits and retirement planning, estate planning, investment management and insurance. John is also a Certified Retirement Counselor^® with specialized expertise in retirement accumulation and distribution planning.

Before establishing his own practice, John was a financial advisor and senior vice president at Wells Fargo Advisors, where he first began working with Jim Ernst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University.

John is active in community organizations such as Friends of Jupiter Beach and various children’s charities. He has served as a mentor with the Boys & Girls Clubs and as president of the board of Easterseals of Palm Beach County.

A Florida native, John lives in Tequesta, Florida, with his wife, Lori, and children Haley and J.C.  In his free time, John enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, fishing, martial arts and spending time with his family.

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