John T. Blattel, CFP®
After more than 30 years of combined corporate and personal financial planning experience, John created Retirement by Design, a planning process which focuses on those critical decisions that must be made regarding wealth accumulation before retirement, and distribution strategies in retirement. “It helps people understand how they can maximize their lifestyle both prior to and in retirement without the fear of running out of money.”
After receiving a BSBA in Finance from Saint Louis University, John began a career in corporate financial planning with a major telecommunications firm. In 1991, he transitioned back into his primary area of interest - personal financial planning. The analytical skills he developed in the world of corporate finance have enabled him to guide clients through their own retirement by design.
John has also taught workshops on retirement planning through St. Charles County Community College, Webster University and various other organizations. In addition to educating people about money management and retirement planning, John earned his Certified Financial Planner certification from the CFP Board of Standards in 1998. He is an active member of the Missouri/Southern Illinois chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
John was born and raised in St. Louis and lives in Ballwin with his wife Susan and their three children. John enjoys boating, fishing and seeing life all over again through the eyes of his three children.