John Strasburger CFP^®

My path into financial planning did not follow a straight line, and I think that has shaped how I work with clients today. I studied biology at West Chester University and spent several years in the biopharmaceutical industry at Teva. Even then, I was drawn to finance in a way that went beyond curiosity. I was listening to economics podcasts on my lunch breaks, writing a weekly financial newsletter for family and friends, and quietly working through the CFP® process while still working full-time.

Getting married definitely shifted my perspective on money. Financial planning was no longer just about investments or retirement accounts. It was about creating security, flexibility, and opportunities for the people I care about most. As I worked through the CFP® process and continued further educating myself, I realized how meaningful it could be to help others pursue those same goals. That passion ultimately led me to transition into financial planning full-time in 2021, and I’ve found tremendous fulfillment in helping families make confident financial decisions.

What I enjoy most about this work is the range of people it brings into my life. Every client has a different story, different priorities, and a different relationship with money. My job is to meet them where they are and help bring clarity to the picture. The moments that stick with me are when someone walks in feeling uncertain and leaves with a clear sense of where they stand and what their next step is.

My wife, Samantha, was my biggest supporter through the career change, even as we were starting our family. We now have four kids, Mira, Hugo, Mylo, and Ruby, and a rescue dog, Louie, who somehow outranks all of us. Music has always been a constant in my life. I play guitar and sing at LCBC Church as part of the Worship & Arts team, as well as at wineries and local venues. And yes, I’m a big New York sports fan. Derek Jeter was a huge role model growing up, and I was lucky enough to get his autograph in person when I was seven years old.