John MacGregor learned his first money management skills from his grandparents Don and Julia MacGregor. Having survived the Great Depression his grandparents learned the skill of making every penny count. On his summer visits to work on his grandparents' farm in Minnesota John would watch his grandfather pull out his massive ledger and jot down every expense every single day. John learned to take money seriously and those lessons have stayed with him to this day.John has been a leader and innovator in the financial services industry for over 25 years and his true passion is helping people understand how easy it is to live a financially secure life if they have the right mindset and process in place. John is the Founder & Executive Director of ThrivePath - The Revolutionary Process to Financial Freedom and Peace of Mind. He is the author of The Top 10 Reasons the Rich Go Broke: Powerful Stories That Will Transform Your Financial Life... Forever, The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Financial Advisor, Unlock Your Money Code - Master Your Mind And Live Your Rich Life and The Legacy Book - What To Do Before Your Loved One Passes.The Consumer Research Council and one of the most influential in the retirement industry by The Boston Research Group has recognized John as one of the top financial planners in the nation. In addition, American businessman, investor, and best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki, who has sold over 100 million books in his Rich Dad financial series, has labeled John "The top financial planner in America".Over the years John has helped 1000s upon 1000s of individuals and businesses create successful financial futures through his distinctive methods and systems. His paradigm shifting brain based financial system not only addresses the specific knowledge and tools one needs to have a secure financial platform; it is also designed to help people become highly aware of the blocks that have stopped them from doing "the next right thing" in their financial lives.Uniquely, John has held a variety of positions within the financial services industry and is able to bring a broad vantage point to the reader. From Financial Advisor, Complex Manager, Financial Advisor Coach and Trainer, Institutional Sales Director, Pension Consultant, and National Sales Leader, John has seen this business from multiple angles and offers insight you will not find from any other financial industry professional.When John isn't working, you'll either find him writing his next best seller, or somewhere in the great outdoors, snowboarding, mountain biking, running a trail or playing in the ocean.
