John B. Davenport

Dr. John Davenport is Head of Client Specialists, where he is responsible for coordinating the business development efforts for Aptus' ETF's, Services, and Options Overlay lines of business.

Prior to Aptus, John was Director of ETF Specialists for Invesco. John has also served as a portfolio strategist for Wachovia Securities and as director of research for a large regional RIA. John has been in the financial services industry, specializing in portfolio management, research, and business development since 1997. He is a veteran of the US Army.

John earned a BS degree from Appalachian State University. He also earned his MBA from Averett University and a PhD in organizational leadership from Regent University. He holds the Series 6, 7, 24, 63, and 65 registrations. John is a published author with a focus on organizational leadership and investment topics.

John lives in Virginia with his wife, Michelle, daughter, Ella, and son, Jack, along with their 180lb Great Dane, Beaux, and Golden Doodle, Charlie. John and Michelle own a craft distillery in Powhatan, Virginia, where they make small-batch spirits that have won more than 100 national and international awards.