Andrew St John
About Andrew St John
Andrew St John is an Associate Divisional Director at Russell Investments, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions at RBC Dominion Securities, TD, and Middlefield Group.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Andrew St John serves as an Associate Divisional Director at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing a team that services broker/dealer firms and independent advisors. He focuses on promoting long-term investment discipline for clients, ensuring that investment strategies align with their financial goals. Additionally, he oversees the professional development of internal sales associates, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the sales team.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current position, Andrew St John gained extensive experience in the financial services industry. He worked as an Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities for nine months in 2021, where he provided investment advice to clients. Before that, he held multiple roles at TD, including Financial Advisor from 2016 to 2018 and Financial Services Representative from 2015 to 2016. His early career also included a position as a Customer Service Representative at TD from 2014 to 2015.
Sales and Marketing Expertise
Andrew St John has a background in sales and marketing, having worked as Director of Sales & Marketing at Middlefield Group for two months in 2021. He also served as Associate, Sales & Marketing at Middlefield Group from 2019 to 2021. These roles equipped him with skills in client engagement and strategic marketing, which he applies in his current position at Russell Investments.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew St John studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree. His academic focus included a major in Economics, complemented by double minors in Mathematics and Sociology. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking and economic principles, which are essential in his financial services career.