John Silvis

CFA

Director, Investments

John M. Silvis, a CFA charter holder, serves as Hightower Signature Wealth’s (formerly known as Fairport Wealth) Director of Investments.

John brings over 30 years of experience to the Hightower Signature Wealth team and has been with the practice since 2000. John began his career at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and prior to joining Hightower Signature Wealth, he was a Portfolio Manager at National City Bank. John obtained a B.A. in Economics from Penn State University and his MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. John recently graduated from the Hightower Center for Leadership.

He is a current member of the CFA Institute and a longtime member of the CFA Society Cleveland. John completed a term as President at the CFA Society Cleveland, having served in the past as Vice President, Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee.

John has served on the Investment Committee for the Benjamin Rose Institute where he participated as a member from 2013 until 2018. John currently serves as the Chair on the Investment Committee of the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, a private family foundation. Additionally, John serves on the Diocesan Finance Council and the Investment Committee for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. He also serves on the Professional Advisors Committee of the Catholic Community Foundation and recently served a term on State Street’s SPDR Client Advisory Council.

John lives in Strongsville with his wife Lori and has three adult children. He enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and is an avid Penn State fan.