John brings almost a decade of experience at Empirical, where he has leveraged his experience as an associate portfolio manager and member of the advisory team to develop and implement financial plans. John is a Certified Public Accountant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, integrating tax management strategies around client’s individual needs and goals, and building comprehensive and customized plans for individuals, families, and non-profit organizations. He graduated cum laude from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, double majoring in Accounting and HR Management.