John Piedmont

John’s journey into financial planning began in high school after completing Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance course—an experience that sparked a lifelong commitment to sound financial stewardship. Driven by this passion, he went on to study accounting in college to build a strong analytical foundation for helping families navigate their finances.

As a financial planner at SmartPro Financial, John works alongside founder Rick Godfrey Sr. to serve individuals and families who align with Dave Ramsey’s core financial principles. Raised across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, John has a profound respect for hardworking Americans and is dedicated to helping them achieve the American dream.

John specializes in walking clients through debt elimination, wealth building, and comprehensive financial planning. By taking the time to understand each client’s unique challenges and aspirations, he delivers customized strategies designed to turn hard work into long-term financial freedom, peace of mind, and lasting security.