John Barrier

John makes it a priority to work with his clients on a very personal level. Having more meaningful relationships drives his passion to help his clients and be involved in his community.

With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, he has a focus on high-net-worth families and businesses. His commitment is to create lifelong relationships and deliver comprehensive advisory services.

Prior to joining Signature Wealth, he worked as a Wealth Advisor at BB&T and Truist Wealth in NC. His career has given him invaluable experience in the many aspects of a client’s financial life, including retail and mortgage lending, as well as commercial banking. John is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations.

As a graduate of Appalachian State University, he majored in Finance and Banking, and Risk Management and Insurance. He also graduated from The BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University.

John and his wife Whitney reside in Boone, NC, with their two children Liam and Maggie. He enjoys being involved in kids sports and activities, both as a coach and a fan. As a family they share a passion for outdoor activities like hiking, fly fishing, hunting, and kayaking. He's a dedicated fan of Appalachian State Football and an active member of Alliance Bible Fellowship with his family.