John Adams Vaccaro CFP®, CLU®

Chief Executive Officer

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“The cornerstone of Westport Resources is the attentive follow-up we provide when you become our client. The process does not end just because we have made some investment decisions to set up your portfolio. That is just the beginning…”

John Adams Vaccaro is the Chief Executive Officer of Westport Resources, a full-service financial planning and investment management firm he founded in 1986 and headquartered in Westport, CT.

As CEO, Mr. Vaccaro sets strategic direction for the firm and oversees all advisory and planning activities.

Mr. Vaccaro became a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in 1991, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Chapter (1998) of the Financial Planning Association. He received the CLU designation in 2001.

Mr. Vaccaro has been a member of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) since 1994. From 2003 to 2006, he was Chairman of the Small Firms Committee, which represents 300 small national brokerage firms. Mr. Vaccaro is also a notable speaker on key topics at industry conferences.

Prior to founding Westport Resources, Mr. Vaccaro was affiliated with several investment firms. He held the position of Capital Partner Representative with the investment banking firm, Colin Hochstin, from 1980 to 1983. As part of his responsibilities there, he held executive positions with Cunningham Drug Stores, Golden Gate Airlines and Mansfield Stock Chart Service. From 1983 to 1986, he helped found and acted as Securities Principal and part owner of Sperber Adams, a discount brokerage firm.

Mr. Vaccaro holds a B.A. degree in English from Lafayette College.