John Peluso has forged a legacy of leadership and empowerment by developing innovative solutions designed to shape the landscape of the wealth management industry. By fostering enduring relationships with financial advisors, elevating brand visibility, and cultivating unmatched trust and client engagement, he has redefined the independent financial services environment, propelling it to unprecedented heights. Together with Thurston Springer, John Peluso is dedicated to redefining business ownership and wealth management while delivering innovative, client-focused platform solutions tailored to the evolving needs of every client.
John brings over 30 years of distinguished leadership experience in the financial services industry. Through hard work and dedication, he launched foundational initiatives such as the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and has served as an executive leader across multiple independent business lines, consistently providing strategic guidance and mentorship throughout his career.
John earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the College of William & Mary and his MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He also served as a past chair of the SIFMA Independent Firm Committee and was a former executive member of the Athletic Educational Foundation of the College of William & Mary.
Additionally, he completed the Wachovia Executive Leadership Program at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from the SIFMA Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
John has further enriched his leadership journey by volunteering in the past on the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Development Board and as a three-term board member of FOCUS St. Louis.