THE PEOPLE

JOHN V. RAGGIO, CFA

PRINCIPAL & portfolio manager

Joined Spears Abacus LLC, a predecessor firm of Cannell & Spears, in 2008.

John is a Principal and Portfolio Manager at Cannell & Spears. He is involved in portfolio construction, asset allocation, security selection, and risk management as part of his portfolio management responsibilities. His responsibilities include both equity and fixed-income investments.

John brings a fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, with an emphasis on understanding the underlying businesses, securities, and risks associated with individual investments. He works with clients to construct portfolios that reflect their investment objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

John has extensive experience in fixed income and credit research, having spent much of his career analyzing corporate credit and individual fixed-income securities. Prior to the formation of Cannell & Spears, his investment responsibilities expanded to include equities. His fixed-income and credit background provides an additional perspective when evaluating companies, capital structures, and investment risks across both equity and fixed-income markets.

Prior to joining Spears Abacus, John was a portfolio associate at BNY Mellon, beginning in 2006. John received a B.A. from the University of Richmond in 2006 and a Certificate in Investment Banking from New York University in 2008. He became a CFA charterholder in 2013.

Outside of work, John is involved in philanthropy through Northwell Health, where he serves on the board of its Western Region and chairs the Lenox Hill Hospital New Leadership Council.