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John McClelland

John McClelland

Portfolio Manager at Acropolis Investment Management, LLC

St. Louis, MO , United States

About

John McClelland is a Portfolio Manager at Acropolis Investment Management, LLC in St. Louis, MO. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing investment strategies, managing client portfolios, and providing comprehensive financial planning. His expertise includes advising clients on estate and tax planning, retirement planning, insurance, banking needs, and trust administration.

John specializes in wealth management and oversees portfolios primarily in fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies. Earlier in his career, he was a Fixed Income Research Analyst at A.G. Edwards & Sons, further deepening his knowledge of bond markets and asset allocation for diverse client needs.

He holds a B.A. in Political Science with Distinction from Yale University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis. John earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation in 2006, marking his commitment to the highest standards in financial advisory services. Beyond his professional achievements, he has contributed to local educational and arts organizations through board and committee service.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Acropolis Investment Management, LLCPortfolio ManagerJun 2017 to Present
Manage discretionary investment portfolios and provide comprehensive financial advice to high net worth individuals.
Duncker Streett & Co. LLCPortfolio ManagerOct 2013 to May 2017
Managed discretionary investment portfolios and provided comprehensive financial advice to high net worth individuals.
Acropolis Investment Management, LLCPortfolio ManagerDec 2003 to Sep 2013
Managed discretionary investment portfolios and provided comprehensive financial advice to high net worth individuals.
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Fixed Income Research AnalystFeb 1998 to Dec 2003
In support of a $300 million trading operation, conducted credit research on corporate debt in the retail, consumer goods, telecommunications, media and technology sectors.
Investigative Group International, Inc.Research InvestigatorSep 1996 to Feb 1998
Conducted confidential investigations for major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions and political organizations.
Trout UnlimitedGovernment Affairs InternSep 1995 to Aug 1996
Assisted the Director of Government Affairs with advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
Montana TroutfittersFlyfishing GuideMay 1990 to Sep 1994
Led fly-fishing trips on the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Missouri and Smith rivers in southwestern and central Montana.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School

MBA, Finance and Accounting

2001 2003

Yale University

B.A., Political Science, with Distinction

1990 1994

Skills & Expertise

Investments
Portfolio Management
Finance
Fixed Income
Financial Modeling
Financial Analysis
Asset Management
Bonds
Asset Allocation
Wealth Management
Microsoft Word
Research
Customer Service
Strategy
Project Management
Derivatives
PowerPoint
Leadership
Sales

Others at Acropolis Investment Management, LLC (16)

NameRoleLocation
Alex Umble
Alex Umble
Financial TraderSt. Louis, MO , United States
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Brad Combs
Senior Portfolio ManagerSt. Louis, MO , United States
Ched Wagner
Ched Wagner
Portfolio ManagerSt. Louis, MO , United States
Cliff Reynolds
Cliff Reynolds
PartnerSt. Louis, MO , United States
G
Gary Melchior
Senior Portfolio ManagerSt. Peters, MO , United States
J
Joseph Kelley
Portfolio ManagerChesterfield, MO , United States
Marie Tustin
Marie Tustin
PartnerSaint Charles, MO , United States
Michael Lissner
Michael Lissner
PartnerChesterfield, MO , United States
Michele Clark
Michele Clark
Senior Portfolio ManagerSt. Louis, MO , United States
Minjung Son
Minjung Son
Investment AnalystChesterfield, MO , United States
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