John has more than 35 years of experience providing consulting services to families and institutions including foundations, endowments, and retirement plans. Prior to serving as Managing Director – Investments for The Armillary Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, John spent four years as President and Co-Founder of CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, a national consulting and brokerage firm. He also served as Director of Wachovia Securities Consulting Services Group (a predecessor of Wells Fargo Advisors) for six years. Before Wells Fargo Advisors, John served as a Director of the Managed Accounts Group for Paine Webber and started his career as an analyst with E.F. Hutton & Company.

John graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. A firm believer in the value of education and staying abreast of industry trends, John is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business Securities. He has obtained numerous certifications and designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM®).

John is a past member of the Investment Advisory Board, The Salvation Army – Southern Territory, and Past Chair and Board Member of the Investment & Wealth Institute (formerly Investment Management Consultants Association).

• Central Piedmont Community College – Chairman of the Board of Trustees
• Community School of the Arts in Charlotte – Chairman of the Board
• The Securities Industry Association (now SIFMA) – The Board of the Middle Atlantic District, The Regional Firms Committee, and the Sales and Marketing Committee
• Wake Forest School of Business – The Board of Visitors
• The Belk College of Business Administration of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte – The Business Advisory Council

Backed by 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Financial Advisor Julie Jones joined the Armillary Group team in 2021 after spending nine years building and managing investment portfolios as an Investment Strategist with Wells Fargo Private Bank. Julie now builds upon this asset management experience to enjoy the perfect mix of working with people and institutions for planning while also using her analytical toolset to research markets and build portfolios.

In her own words, Julie is excited to join the Armillary Group of Wells Fargo Advisors because of the team’s “unrelenting focus on the client and clear vision for the team’s future.” Julie always puts her clients’ needs first and is proud to be part of a team that does the same. Her primary areas of focus are asset management and endowment oversight for large non-profits, as well as cash flow forecast, portfolio construction, and estate planning strategies for wealthy families and individuals. She also has a goal of working with successful female executives.

Prior to beginning her career, Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North Carolina State University. A proponent of continuing education, she also graduated with an MBA from the Kogod School of Business at American University in 2012 and has completed the necessary coursework to earn the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute.

Julie lives in Charlotte with her husband, Kevin, and their three children, David, Bill, and Dorothy. Away from the office, she has given back to her community through board participation at First Presbyterian Church Schools, Ascend Non-Profit Solutions, and as a participant in Leadership Charlotte. She also enjoys doing small DIY projects throughout the house and loves any time she can spend with her kids in the great outdoors. As a family, they look forward to traveling any chance they can.

Matthew joined The Armillary Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019 and serves as the team’s analyst. His responsibilities include performance reporting, manager and fund research, asset allocation analysis, duration and yield analysis, and other various institutional reporting tasks. He attended Miami University’s Farmer School of Business and earned his B.S. in Finance. While at Miami University, he served as the CFO for Miami Business Consulting, a student-run consulting organization. He also interned at the University’s Treasury Office, where he worked alongside the Chief Investment Officer overseeing the university’s endowment.

Away from the office, Matthew enjoys giving back to his community and has volunteered with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, South Carolina Ocean Restoration and Enhancement Program, and numerous food banks.