John W. Breedlove*, III CLU^®

In 1980 I entered the Financial Services field and began serving the needs of individuals, families, professionals, and business owners. When asked why I wanted to enter the field in my initial interview, I indicated I wasn’t sure, but I wanted an opportunity to be successful and to help others. The work we do became personal early when, a potential client I had been meeting with died in an accident before we put a plan in place. What had previously felt like an academic exercise became very personal, which has helped fuel my passion ever since.

After more than forty years in leadership, I guide The Moody Street Group with the same passion that got me started. My focus is on the advisors in this firm, giving them the support, the training, and the resources to do their best work for the people they serve. That is what I set out to build when I founded this firm in 2011, and it still drives what I do each day.

Within the industry, I have been fortunate enough to qualify for numerous leadership awards from current and prior firms and industry organizations. As a past president of a Local GAMA association, I continue industry involvement as a member of The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and Financial Security for All (FINSECA), organizations.

Growing up in Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri, and as a graduate of Boys Town, Nebraska, and Colby College in Waterville, Maine, with a BA in European History afforded a diverse personal and educational experience. My wife Nga and I have lived in Waltham, Massachusetts, for many years, which is where our firm is located. We have two sons, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and five special grandchildren.

• CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter)