John Contant

John Contant is a Partner and Practice Leader in the New York office where he brings 30 years of wealth management experience to the individuals and families he works with. John is a member of the wealth management practice and works with high and ultra-high net worth clients to provide clarity and actionable solutions to their most consequential financial decisions. The relationship with his clients is a collaboration, with all advice guided by their values, long-term vision, and priorities. John specializes in public and private market investing, executive compensation, and all aspects of intergenerational planning – helping clients navigate areas such as concentrated stock positions, business transitions, and the transfer of wealth across generations.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, John was a Principal & Senior Financial Advisor at Shufro, Rose & Co. He began his wealth management career at Shufro, where he became a Partner in 2004, and co-managed the $1.2 billion Contant-Leit Group with Stephen Leit. John was instrumental in evolving the Contant-Leit Group from an investment management focus to a financial planning led practice.

Outside of the office, John loves travelling with his family, Formula 1, and scouring weather apps globally in search of skiing deep powder.

John is also a Board Member and Treasurer of FEIH (The Foundation for Education in Honduras). FEIH is a charitable organization committed to providing education to children in high-need areas of rural Honduras. Since its founding in 2014, FEIH has constructed over 28 schools, positively impacting the lives of thousands of Honduran children and their families.

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