ADD Picture John Kirby Partner and Co-founder Prior to co-founding Laurentide Advisory, John spent time at Mercer Consulting Investment Management designed asset solutions for pension and 401k plans. John worked at State Street Global Advisors from 1995-2012 as a Managing Director/Portfolio Manager and business leader. John also served on the Independent Fiduciary Committee whose mission was to protect participants of plans. From 1990 -1995, John was an investment officer at Lowell, Blake and Associates, a prominent Boston Family Office firm, working with individuals, families and small business in investing and planning. John has a Bachelors Degree in Business from Boston College and a MBA for Suffolk University. Prior to his career in financial services John proudly served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman.