John Pettis, CRPS®, AAMS®
Wealth Advisor
John is passionate about helping clients become the first in their family to create wealth, recognizing it as one of the most impactful legacies one can leave.
With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, John began his career in Human Resources at Wells Fargo before transitioning to a Regional Business Consultant role. Realizing his true talent and fulfillment lay in directly serving clients, he shifted to a financial advisor position at Edward Jones.
During his five years at Edward Jones, John earned his Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) designations. He remains committed to ongoing education, focusing on deeper financial and relational planning. John holds both a BA and MBA in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University, where he also played lacrosse.
John is a dedicated advocate for children and animals, serving his community in numerous ways. He is a Board Member for Missouri KIDS, a member of Shriner’s International, a youth lacrosse coach, and an animal advocate supporting local rescues.
In his free time, John enjoys fitness, traveling, gardening, and playing golf and pickleball. One of his bucket-list dreams is to hike Mauna Kea in Hawaii to watch the sunset and stargaze at the Keck Observatory.
John lives in Cottleville, MO, with his wife Kelly and their three dogs—Nash, Marty, and Trace. They are excitedly anticipating the arrival of their first child in April.