The team of John E. DeMoors and Michelle Fenaoui, CFP® Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director- Investments, provide investment and financial advice that focuses primarily on high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.  We strive to provide a boutique experience, while using the vast resources of Wells Fargo relating to investment planning, insurance, estate and legacy planning strategies, business transition and more.  Our approach is to build custom plans and models tailored specifically to each client’s needs.

John started his career in financial services in 1996 and has been with Wells Fargo and predecessors dating back to 1998. He has been named to the Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) for 2017-2025.   

Nationally, John has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

In his spare time, John is an avid fan of playing and watching tennis, but ultimately spends the majority of his time doing various activities with his wife, 3 children, and their 2 golden retrievers. During the winter he is an assistant coach for the Langley High School wrestling team.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a minor in French from St. Lawrence University in upstate New York where he attained All-American status on the Men’s Wrestling Team and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

CA Insurance License #0E06134. Resident State VA

Securities Registered in the following states:  AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. However, we will be glad to work with you, your accountant, tax advisor and or lawyer to help you meet your financial goals.  Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice in your state.

The 2024-2025 Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism.  The 2017-2023 Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.

2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23- 6/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com).  2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23. 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

As a Financial Advisor, I help manage assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses.  Through a long-term investment approach, I help clients develop and implement strategies for building wealth and realizing their goals.  My mission is to provide objective and timely financial advice and guidance with the highest level of professional service in building and preserving wealth for my clients.

I worked for six years with Barnett Securities, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida before joining Wells Fargo Advisors (then First Union Brokerage) in 1996.  I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of North Florida.  With an emphasis on continuing education, I have also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, practitioner designation from the College for Financial Planning.  For this certification, I had to complete approved educational programs, pass rigorous examinations, and meet stringent experience requirements.  Nationally, I have had the honor of being recognized for the following distinguished awards: Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor Best-In-State for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and Working Mother’s Top Wealth Advisor Moms in 2020. 

Making sure your wealth continues to work in support of the goals you have established takes careful planning.  Such planning is not a single event - it is a process.  As your life circumstances change, so must the investment strategies I use to stay on course toward meeting your objectives.  That is why I work with you, one-on-one, to design investment strategies targeted to your specific needs and goals.  Wells Fargo Advisors offer an objective and holistic approach that provide ongoing financial strategies for all aspects of our client’s lives.

Resident State: VA

Securities Registered in the following states:  AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV

Insurance licensed in the following states: AR (Lic. #597277), CA (Lic. #0H80695)

2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23- 6/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com).  2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.  2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.  2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the Investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.  

2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com).  2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/22 - 9/30/23.  2023 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22. 2022 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/21.  The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the Investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.  

2020 Working Mother’s Top Wealth Advisor Moms: Awarded September 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/19 – 3/31/20 (Source: Workingmother.com).  The Working Mother’s Top Wealth Advisor Moms rating algorithm based on industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.