About
John Willoughby, CFA, is a Principal at Homrich Berg, based in Tampa, FL, where he joined the firm's Family Office division in September 2024. In his current role, he is responsible for portfolio construction and investment management for a select group of ultra-high-net-worth client families, developing customized solutions leveraging public and private equity, fixed income, and alternative investment vehicles in an open-architecture platform.
With over 30 years of investment management experience, John has held senior positions including Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Manager at Truist Wealth, where he managed approximately $1.2 billion in client assets, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Key Private Bank. Notably, he also served on Key Private Bank’s Investment Strategy Committee, which directed asset allocation and market outlook strategies for the bank’s advisory teams nationwide.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Auburn University and has maintained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2001. His expertise encompasses multi-asset portfolio management, family office solutions, and alternative investments, with a particular focus on meeting the unique financial and estate planning needs of high-net-worth families.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homrich Berg | Principal | Sep 2024 to Present | As a Principal of HB Wealth Management, I serve families in constructing and managing investment portfolios to reach their long term investment goals. |
| Truist Wealth | Senior Vice President and Investment Manager | Oct 2010 to Sep 2024 | Managed investment portfolios for individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. Managed portfolios for approximately 55 family relationships with investment assets approximating $1.3 b... |
| KeyBank | Senior Portfolio Manager | Jun 2009 to Oct 2010 | Managed investment portfolios for high net worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations for Key Private Bank's Fort Myers and Bonita Springs offices. Also served as one of seven investment... |
| U.S. Trust/Bank of America | Portfolio Manager | Sep 2003 to Mar 2009 | Managed investment portfolios for high net worth families, trusts, and endowments for U.S. Trust's Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina offices. Managed portfolios for approximately 70 c... |
| EPW Investment Management | Portfolio Manager | Jul 1996 to Jun 2003 | Managed investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and families. Also organized the firm's weekly security selection meetings to determine and monitor the firm's equity 'buy list'. Perform... |
| Smith Barney, Inc. | Financial Consultant | Oct 1994 to Jul 1996 | Engaged in securities sales and client portfolio management. Exceeded Smith Barney's asset and revenue goals, qualifying for the firm's Segment II home office training program. |
Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
1985 — 1989
Skills & Expertise
Others at HB Wealth Management, LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D David Citron | CIO | Baltimore, MD , United States |
| Principal | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
J Josh Rowe | Principal | Baltimore, MD , United States |
K Kerstin Wiles | Senior Associate | Suwanee, GA , United States |
| Senior Associate | Alpharetta, GA , United States | |
N Noreen Frost | Partner, Portfolio Manager | Towson, MD , United States |
| Senior Trader and Associate Portfolio Manager | Towson, MD , United States | |
| Partner | Denver, CO , United States | |
| Partner | Cockeysville, MD , United States | |
| Senior Associate | Atlanta, GA , United States |
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