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John Y. Kim, J.D., LL.M.
John@symphony-financial.com
John is a multi-disciplinary strategist with expertise in insurance, securities, and investment management. His registrations include FINRA Series 6 and 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), and Series 63 through LPL Financial and Series 65 held through Symphony Financial Services, Inc. He entered the financial services industry in 1995.
Following the events of September 11, John pursued a commission as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve in February 2002. He served his first four years with the Office of Naval Intelligence at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and completed his service with U.S. Forces Japan, Detachment 105, at Yokota Air Base. John was honorably discharged on September 11, 2011, ten years to the day, and continues to hold a security clearance.
John’s background is both diverse and distinguished. He is a graduate of The Juilliard School (Preparatory Division) and has performed internationally in countries including Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and throughout Europe.
He also earned:
- A Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University (full scholarship)
- A Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law
- A Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Case Western Reserve University School of Law
John resides in Copley, Ohio, with his wife, Reannin. He enjoys boating, entertaining family and friends, and high-performance driving. He is passionate about motorsports and is a member of several car clubs.