John Hixson, CFP®
Born May 15, 1961, John is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. John graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administrative degree in 1983 and Georgia State University with a Masters degree concentrating in financial planning in 1984. After graduation, he was employed by Magnolia Financial Corporation whose business included the acquisition and operation of insurance companies and funeral homes in 14 states. In 1988, he received the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

As a member of the Board of Directors, John gained valuable insight into the financial services industry. Areas of particular importance to the financial services industry are: company valuation and acquisition, investment planning and evaluation, financial statement analysis, life and health insurance product development and sales, and estate and charitable tax planning. In addition to his responsibilities with Magnolia Financial Corporation, John was a general partner and investment advisor to Hixson Properties, a real estate and investment company. In 1995, John obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification from the International Board of Standards and Practices for Certified Financial Planners. In 1997, John received the Fee-only professional designation from the National Association of Personal Financial advisors. He was one of the first in the country to receive this designation. In 1999, John was one of nine advisors nationally selected to be a part of an investment advisory group of Rydex Series Trust, an investment company with over 4 billion dollars under management. In 2000 and 2002, John was named by “Medical Economics” magazine as one of the 150 best financial advisors in the country. He was the only financial advisor in southwest Louisiana to receive this honor and one of only 4 in Louisiana overall.

John is constantly sought after as a speaker and expert on many financial topics. He is frequently quoted in the local and national media, including his most recent quotes in the Austin Business Journal, Austin American Statesman, Dow Jones Newswires, Financial Planning Magazine, Forbes, Dow Jones Investment Advisor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, Business Week, Houston Chronicle, Lake Charles American Press, The Wall Street Journal and Twins Magazine.

John and his family make their home in Lake Charles. John, his wife Sheila, and their two daughters are active at First Baptist Church, where John has served in many areas such as Sunday School Teacher and Trustee. In addition, John is currently a member of the South Lake Charles Kiwanis Club and the Profit/Loss Christian Businessmen’s Organization, where he serves on the Board.