John Ellard

John has been immersed in the wealth and estate planning community his entire career. He has a special interest in helping individuals and families develop an enduring legacy based on their own values through philanthropy. His involvement in the Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute, Children’s Healthcare Legacy Advisor Council and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council has strengthened his resolve. John was also a Five Star Wealth Manager Award Recipient (2017-2019, 2021-2023)*

John and his wife Laura have two children; Justin is a U.S. Marine and Julia is prepping to start college. The whole family enjoys cheering on UGA.

*Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 or 2022 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 9/01/17 for the period of 12/30/16 - 7/14/17. Awarded 9/01/18 for the period of 12/29/17 - 7/24/18. Awarded 9/01/19 for the period of 12/10/18 - 7/23/19. Awarded 9/01/21 for the period of 11/30/20 - 6/25/21. Awarded 9/01/22 for the period of 12/13/21 - 6/10/22. Awarded 9/1/23 for the period 11/14/22 through 5/31/23. Awarded 9/1/24 for the period 11/14/23 - 6/10/24.