John D. Jespersen
Financial Planner & Wealth Advisor
(913) 214-3728
john.jespersen@metcalfpdev.wpengine.com
My undergrad degree is from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Business Journalism. My graduate degree is from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, Masters of Business Administration. To demonstrate to my commitment to always serving my clients best interest, I became credentialed as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).
The last book I read was: Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side.
When not working, I’m happiest doing: Cycling, hiking or ice skating with family and friends.
When I retire, you will find me: Most likely not retired, but working fewer hours each week. I enjoy working with people too much to walk away entirely. Besides, those clients I see who continue to stay engaged and work at something they deem important last longer in life than those who stop finding purpose on a day-to-day basis.
You’d be surprised that I: Love living in downtown Kansas City. An urban lifestyle can actually be less stressful than suburban life once you get the hang of it. Living closer to people and sharing more means my family has less stuff and more fun.
My clients would describe me in three words as: Available, trustworthy, and nerdy.
A charitable cause I care most about is: The Kelley Lynn Lutz Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which provides college scholarships to students who have lost a parent to cancer.
The best and worst purchase I ever made was: My best purchase is my MacBook Air® or iPhone X®. My worst purchase was a truck that turned out to be a major lemon.
If I could have a superpower, I’d choose: My side-hustle superpower is driving a Zamboni® for making great ice for ice skaters, so I humbly admit that I already have a superpower. They call me John the Zamboni-Mon.
One thing I’ve done that I’m most proud of is: Simply being a solid husband for my wife, Katherine, and a dedicated father to Christian. I am a good son to my mother, helping her to age-in-place.
A life hack I’m surprised most people don’t know is: It’s about people. I think most people are awake and realize our purpose is to serve each other with as much authentic joy as possible. For those who don’t know it yet, this is the primary life-hack for finding happiness.
The person who inspires me most is: My wife, Katherine. We make a great team, and she continues to surprise me with the new things she learns and puts to use. She is incredibly humble, and I am so lucky to have her in my life. There is no one I am more comfortable spending time with than her. We can be together in complete silence and manage to have a splendid time. We don’t always have to be planning what’s next. We can be in the here-and-now most of the time. This quality is oh so precious and rare.
My favorite family tradition is: Reading aloud stories or books to each other. Also, watching old movies together.
Someone should make an app for: Ha…finding the nearest toilet when you are away from home and nature urgently calls. With the “Internet of Things” and G5 wireless on the way, we should even have an app that tells us stall-seat availability <wink>
(913) 827-4640