Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, John Sweeton brings a unique blend of healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit experience to the financial services industry. With a strong commitment to helping individuals and business owners navigate financial decision-making, John works with clients on a range of planning needs—from retirement and family planning to charitable giving strategies.
Prior to joining Ashford Advisors, John spent five years working as a Licensed Practical Nurse, with clinical experience at Erlanger Hospital’s dialysis unit and ER float pool (2015–2019), and at Siskin Hospital (2019–2020). In 2019, he transitioned into entrepreneurship by launching River City Property Solutions Inc., a small real estate investment company.
John holds a diploma in Practical Nursing from the Erlanger School of Nursing, earned in August 2015. With a growing interest in charitable planned giving and endowment development, he draws from a background in nonprofit fundraising and compliance—experience that has helped foster long-lasting community relationships.
Outside of professional pursuits, John is the founder of the Legacy Builders Foundation and serves as Program Coordinator for Audubon Acres Land Conservation Charity. A former rugby player with the Chattanooga Rugby Club (2011–2017), John enjoys reading, playing guitar, and traveling to the beach or Gatlinburg with family. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he is a dedicated supporter of the New Zealand All Blacks and finds inspiration in quotes like, "Never let the urgent replace the important."
John Sweeton, Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Ashford Advisors, Inc. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Guardian. Ashford Advisors, Inc. is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor.