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John R. Adams

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Founder & Principal of Adams, Gut & Associates at Adams, Gut & Associates
📍 United States

John R. Adams is the Founder and Principal of Adams, Gut & Associates, a wealth management firm affiliated with Northwestern Mutual. With over 35 years of experience, he holds numerous certifications, including CFP® and CLU®, and has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor and by Crains Cleveland Business as a "Notable in Finance. "

An active alumnus of The University of Akron, John and his wife, Sarah, are deeply involved in supporting the university through philanthropy. Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family.

He and his wife established both the "Mr. John R. and Dr. Sarah A. Adams Family Scholarship in Financial Planning" and funded an amphitheater at The University of Akron.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principal of Adams, Gut & Associates
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Precise But Practical
ROI Driven
Rigorous & Demanding

They are not always relationship oriented. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Holistic Wealth Management
Emphasizes integrating every aspect of a client's financial life, viewing them as interconnected pieces of a larger puzzle to create a cohesive vision for the future.
Proactive Tax Strategy
Actively advises business owners and individuals on preparing for tax law changes, such as the sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to optimize financial outcomes.
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Career

Work history

10-1987
Founder & Principal of Adams, Gut & Associates
Adams, Gut & Associates
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Education
1984 - 1988
Bachelor’s of Science
The University of Akron
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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