I am a long-time resident of Arlington and have a broad range of experience in the insurance and financial services fields. I attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and graduated in 1983 with a B.A. in Finance. In 1985 I joined Coble Cravens, Inc. an insurance and property-casualty firm, where I specialized in personal planning and employee benefits. In 1994, I purchased the financial services business and formed Coble-Cravens Financial Services, Inc. a comprehensive financial services and employee benefits firm.I am involved in community organizations, such as Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, Young Men for Arlington, March of Dimes, Arlington Independent School District, Arlington Chamber of Commerce as well as North Arlington Little League. From 1993 through 1997 I was recognized by Arlington Independent School District for outstanding volunteer service as community coordinator of the Arlington Scholars program and in 1999 he was awarded the Lynn Hale Leadership in Education award. I received my Certified Financial Planner certification in 1992, and I am also securities licensed with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. In addition, I take on the sales manager role and I am responsible for supervising several registered representatives in the areas of compliance and continuing education within our division. I am a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Financial Services Institute (FSI).John lives in the Arlington area with his wife Holli and their three grown children and three grandchildren.Specialties: ExpertiseEstate Planning Comprehensive Wealth Management Business Continuity Planning Design of Employee Benefit PlansInvestment Advisory Representative and Registered Representative offering advisory services and securities through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.504 W. Main St., ste 101, Arlington, TX 76010. 817-462.4230.