About
John Essigman, MS
John Essigman, MS
John is an investment adviser and financial planner with a passion for helping families achieve their personal, business, and financial goals. He first entered the financial services industry in 2004 to pursue a life-long ambition of building a private practice. John’s career spans more than 35 years in business and he brings broad experience to his Financial Wellness practice.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Management from Saint Leo University and a Master of Science Degree, Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. John is originally from Southwest Texas and is a US Marine Corps Veteran. When he's not studying or working, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Glenda, and their children.
Glenda Essigman
Glenda Essigman
Glenda Essigman serves as our business consultant and is on our Board of Directors. She is a Certified Project Management Professional and brings more than 20 years of experience in Information Technologies, Application Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Human Capital Management. Glenda has a broad understanding of corporate business systems, accounting, and processes within the food & beverage, apparel, and heavy equipment industries. Glenda is a native of Cleveland GA.
Savannah Essigman
Savannah Essigman
Savannah Essigman serves as our Customer Relationship Manager and is on our Board of Directors. She has an exceptional ability to connect with people and works diligently to improve client communications. Currently enrolled at North Georgia Technical College, she excels in mathematics, engineering, economics, and finance. She is also preparing for the Series 65 Investment Advisory exam. Savannah possess a flair for art, is a natural entrepreneur, runs several small retail businesses, and holds an award for District Project Achievement.
Yvette Chavez
Yvette Chavez
Yvette and her husband Enrique have owned and operated their own family business for over a decade. She is a person with a passion for integrity and quality work. Beyond running a business and raising a family, she is completing her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and will continue on in pursuit of a graduate degree in finance.
Her life’s work is in educating and helping others understand personal finances with the goal of making it accessible to everyone. Yvette is a teacher at heart, and to her, the first step in any financial plan, insurance coverage, or investment portfolio is in helping her clients understand what they are buying.
Yvette Chavez serves as a solicitor for our practice.
Sterling Jasper
Dr. Sterling V Jasper Jr
Sterling is a highly accomplished wealth manager with over twenty years of experience servicing high-net worth families. His innovative accomplishments were acquired having served in a variety of senior level positions with major financial institutions. He was previously employed as Manager of Advisor Operations for Merrill Lynch (NYC) and Director of Franchise Operations for American Express (NE).
Dr. Jasper serves as a solicitor for our practice.
The Carr Law Group
The Carr Law Group
The Carr Law Group is an established and reputable full-service family firm of legal professionals serving the entire Northeast Georgia community, with offices centrally located in Habersham, Hall and White counties in the cities of Clarkesville, Gainesville and Cleveland. The firm is unique in that it was founded by and is still comprised of two brothers and a sister, who are each attorneys: Spencer Carr, Emily Carr and Quentin Carr. As such, the firm strives to keep core family values at the forefront of our practice. Members of our firm have successfully represented individuals, families, and small businesses throughout Northeast Georgia for several decades. It is the goal of The Carr Law Group to represent our clients’ interests aggressively and with forthright determination, ultimately finding solutions that are efficient, economical, and fair to all parties, while maintaining the highest ethical standard.
The Carr Law Group LLC and John Essigman Wealth Advisors LLC are not affiliated.
Dave Ramsey
- Be Confident About Your Retirement
John Essigman has been selected as a SmartVestor Pro because he is committed to helping you achieve your long-term investing goals. - I agree to the SmartVestor Code of Conduct.
I believe everyone deserves access to solid, professional investing guidance. I have earned my position as a SmartVestor Pro because of my experience in the industry and my drive to help others. - I provide a refreshing twist on financial planning.
I have the heart of a teacher, not the attitude of a salesman. I'm someone you can feel comfortable talking to and someone you can trust. We'll work together to create a plan to help you reach your goals. - I care about your future.
I'm more than a "financial planner." I'm someone you can relate to and share your dreams with. I fit your investments to your life, help you understand what you're investing in and why, and encourage you to stick with your long-term goals.
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Affiliations
- Member of the White County Chamber of Commerce
- Founding member of North Georgia Business Leaders
- Treasurer and Board Member of the White County Rotary Club
- Former member of the Joint Development Authority of Dawson, Lumpkin, and White Counties
- Former member of the Habersham Technical Rescue Team
- Former member of Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors
- Former member of Society for Human Resource Management Board of Directors
- Former member of The American Red Cross Board of Directors
We Will:
Never deliver a financial plan that is incomplete or simply not the best.
Tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear.
Always protect your privacy and work only in your best interest.
Take the moral high ground and will never compromise my integrity or violate your trust.
