John Neville has had a keen interest in the financial markets for as long as he can remember, reading the Wall Street Journal and similar publications from a young age. In his professional life, John worked at Franklin Templeton Investments for 10 years (1998–2008), assisting advisors and investors nationwide in understanding the inner workings of mutual funds, variable annuities, and college savings plans. From 2009 to 2013, he had the good fortune to partner with a successful financial advisor in San Ramon, California. John particularly appreciated the advisor’s focus on the unique retirement planning needs of college and K-12 school employees.