John Shahda, MBA
About John Shahda, MBA
John Shahda, MBA, serves as the Assistant Vice President of Investments at Dynasty Financial Partners in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has a background in finance, with previous roles at The Ayco Company, L.P., AllianceBernstein, and General Electric.
Work at Dynasty
John Shahda has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Investments at Dynasty Financial Partners since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing investment strategies and managing client portfolios. His tenure at Dynasty has spanned four years, during which he has contributed to the firm’s growth and investment performance from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, John Shahda gained extensive experience in the finance sector. He worked at The Ayco Company, L.P. as a Financial Analyst for three months in 2009 and later served as an Investment Analyst there from 2009 to 2011. He also held positions at AllianceBernstein, where he was a Research Associate Officer from 2013 to 2017 and a Market Analyst from 2017 to 2020. His early career included an internship at General Electric in 2007 and an internship at The Ayco Company from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
John Shahda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Investments and Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in investment management.
Career Progression
John Shahda's career in finance has demonstrated a clear progression through various roles and responsibilities. After starting as an intern, he transitioned to analyst positions at The Ayco Company, L.P. and later at AllianceBernstein. His roles have evolved from financial analysis to market analysis, culminating in his current position as Assistant Vice President of Investments at Dynasty Financial Partners.