About
John Stewart, CFA, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Farmers Trust Company, based in Canfield, Ohio. In this capacity, he leads the investment strategy and oversight of client portfolios, focusing on delivering tailored wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. Stewart is responsible for asset allocation, manager due diligence, macroeconomic analysis, and overall performance of the firm’s investment portfolios.
Stewart's investment expertise covers a diverse range of asset classes, including domestic and international equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. He has a particular focus on navigating economic cycles, market volatility, and portfolio construction for trusts and private wealth clients. As a regular contributor to investment commentary and market outlook presentations, he provides insights on multi-asset class strategies and fiduciary investing.
His career includes previous roles as Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Farmers Trust Company and as Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager at Tippecanoe Capital Management. Stewart holds a B.S. in Business with a focus in Finance and Statistics from Miami University and is recognized for his analytical approach and leadership in fiduciary investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Trust Company | Chief Investment Officer | Sep 2017 to Present | I manage investment portfolios for individual and institutional clients. |
| Farmers Trust Company | Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Sep 2013 to Sep 2017 | — |
| Tippecanoe Capital Management | Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager | Aug 2012 to Aug 2013 | Tippecanoe Capital Management is an investment advisory business, which is organized to provide financial advice to private clients, manage pooled investment funds, and provide investment research ser... |
| Edward Jones | Financial Advisor | Apr 2009 to Aug 2012 | — |
| Schaeffer's Investment Research | Senior Equity Analyst | Sep 2003 to Dec 2008 | • Engaged in due diligence activities to uncover attractive investment opportunities for clients • Responsible for making trading decisions for numerous equity option trading services managed with v... |
| Morgan Stanley | Financial Advisor | Jun 2002 to Sep 2003 | • Worked to build book of client relationships for purpose of giving financial advice • Conducted client meetings to profile client investor type, risk tolerance, and investment horizons • Prepared... |
Education
Miami University
B.S. Business, Finance/Statistics
1998 — 2002
Strongsville High School
College Prep
1994 — 1998
Skills & Expertise
Others at Farmers Trust Co. (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Vice President - Trust Investment Officer | Youngstown, OH , United States |
 | Vice President, Trust Portfolio Manager | Pittsburgh, PA , United States |
 | Securities Trader | Warren, OH , United States |