John Ellison

John Ellison is a Senior Associate at Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In his current role, he is focused on supporting portfolio management, conducting investment research, and contributing to the equity strategies team, where he helps oversee concentrated portfolios of high-quality U.S. equities and dividend-focused investments. His expertise is rooted in value investing and identifying companies with strong competitive advantages and consistent capital returns, primarily within large-cap U.S. equities.

John's career in financial services began at his family’s firm, John Ellison Advisory Group, where he gained experience in comprehensive financial and estate planning, proprietary economic modeling, and direct client engagement. Prior to joining Ironwood in 2021, he also completed a tax internship, further broadening his financial analytical skillset. He has progressively advanced within Ironwood, starting as an Investment Associate before becoming Senior Associate in 2024.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Graduate Certificate in Investment Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Currently, he is a Level III CFA candidate, reflecting his dedication to advancing his technical expertise in portfolio management and equity research.