John P. Viani

John is a Founder and serves as a Principal of West Paces Advisors. Prior to the formation of the firm, John was a Senior Portfolio Manager and Lead Advisor for the Northern Trust Company where he advised affluent families and their related charitable entities on all matters pertaining to investment policy and strategy, as well as legacy and financial planning. In 2003, Northern entered the Atlanta market through its acquisition of Legacy South, a Registered Investment Advisor of which he was a Founder and Principal. Prior to the launch of Legacy South, he served as a Senior Managing Director of the Wealth Management Group for Bank South, which he developed to provide focused investment management and fiduciary services to the Bank’s largest clients. John has an extensive background in compliance and regulatory oversight, the experience he gained as a Trust Supervisor and Examiner with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. John graduated from the University of Miami, receiving his BBA in Finance.