John Burton brings a rare combination of front-line advice experience and senior leadership insight.
As a Principal Consultant at Encore Advisory, John works alongside advice business owners and leadership teams to build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
With more than 25 years' experience across financial advice, wealth management and private wealth, he brings practical expertise in business growth, practice development, distribution strategy and client engagement. His career spans senior leadership roles with MLC, BT, ANZ and Lonsec, alongside owning and operating businesses across financial planning, recruitment and consulting.
“(We have an) ambition to connect investment capability, business coaching and community in a way that genuinely helps advice firms grow and for more clients to access professional financial planning advice.”
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Having worked as both an adviser and business leader, John understands the commercial realities of running and growing an advice business. He works closely with firms to strengthen leadership capability, improve client outcomes and build businesses equipped for long-term growth.
Outside of work, John has a love of all sport. He is a passionate Sydney Roosters supporter and lives for the day when the Wallabies win another meaningful game. On weekends, you'll usually find him bushwalking or cooking low and slow for family and friends.