Abolitionist Futures Reading List - Session 4

Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective - ‘Transformative Justice and Community Accountability’

Residing in Serenbe, Georgia, John Mateyko has dedicated his entire career to the finance industry. With a wealth of expertise spanning over two decades, John is a seasoned professional with an extensive grasp of finance and investment. His educational journey commenced in 1994 at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, where he pursued studies in business and philosophy. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary tools to adeptly navigate the corporate world and the continually evolving realms of business and finance.

Since graduating from college, John Mateyko has made ongoing education a top priority, consistently staying abreast of industry trends and changes to provide optimal services to his clients. As part of his continuous professional development, John has earned several certifications. He completed financial planning courses at The American College of Financial Services, leading to his attainment of the Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designations. Additionally, he attended the College for Financial Planning to become an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA) and successfully finished the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certificate program at the Yale School of Management. These accomplishments have endowed him with a robust foundation from which to offer expert guidance to clients in the realms of financial planning and investment decision-making.

Boasting over two decades of experience in financial planning and advisory roles, John Mateyko has had the privilege of collaborating with a wide range of firms and organizations. His professional journey has included tenures at esteemed institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Atlas Securities, JP Morgan Chase, and Fifth Third Securities. Presently, he serves as the Managing Partner and Fiduciary Financial Planner at IDEX Financial. Throughout his diverse roles, John has consistently demonstrated his aptitude as a top-performing advisor, earning recognition as one of the leading representatives in his respective companies. His accomplishments have been acknowledged with merit-based trips to various locations, including Disney World, Lake Tahoe, and Hawaii. John excels in client acquisition, sales generation, and the efficient management of substantial portfolios.