John Arnold serves as an Independent Financial Advisor associated with Wedbush Securities. Over the course of his nearly 25-year career, he has worked with many high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and institutions. John’s objective is to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of his clients’ assets. This allows him to better assist them in determining their appetite for risk and their need for income, retirement planning, asset preservation for future generations and philanthropic endeavors. He finds these factors paramount in making prudent investment decisions to meet their overall objectives. John also has a deep understanding of environmentally and socially responsible investing and helps navigate the complexities of the global financial markets. He firmly believes in understanding and educating his clients and their families throughout the planning and investing process.
John grew up as a third generation Southern Californian in Long Beach. After attending UC Santa Barbara he moved to San Francisco in 1996 and began his career at Montgomery Securities Private Client. In 2002, he returned to Southern California working with Salomon Smith Barney as a senior member of a team ranked amongst Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors before joining Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group in 2008. In 2013, he moved to Raymond James and began developing partnerships with Raymond James’ teams in different markets and local accounting firms. In 2016, he joined Wedbush Securities.
John and his wife Kristen live in San Clemente with their three children and bulldog. He enjoys skiing, fishing, coaching little league, and spending time with his family and friends.
Wedbush Next
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