John McDermott

As the Managing Director - Market Leader for Southeast Florida John works with all Field Leaders and Financial Advisors to help satisfy our customers' financial needs and to help these customers achieve their unique goals. We assist our clients in wealth accumulation, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer strategies through a comprehensive wealth planning and management process. John values his commitment to excellence and integrity in serving both our clients and our fellow team members. The Southeast Florida Market has branch locations and advisors throughout the Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami Dade counties. Primary locations include Jupiter, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Aventura, and Coral Gables. John has worked in the financial services industry for over 35 years. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008, he was a Senior Vice President with Smith Barney investing 11 years as a branch manager with the preceding 7 devoted to being a Financial Advisor. John attended Hobart College in Geneva, NY and received a bachelor's degree in Economics. He holds FINRA Series 7, 8, 63 and 66 securities registrations along with Life and Health insurance licenses. John and his wife Diane live in Fort Lauderdale, FL and have two grown sons, Jack and Ryan. He enjoys golf, fitness training, skiing, and the glorious Florida weather.