A respected financial advisor for the last 42 years, John is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Allied Wealth Partners. During his time at Saint Joe’s, he was a member of the Track & Field team coached by Br. Richard Leven, S.C., Gary Trojanowski ‘72 and his brother, Jim Langdon ‘65. While studying business and marketing at the University of Notre Dame, John also lettered in the pole vault and sprints. He joined Langdon Ford Financial as a Case Planner in 1983 and became a full time advisor after graduating in 1984. John was appointed Sales Manager in 1988, where he recruited, trained and helped develop new advisors. His success in the role led to his Managing Partner appointment in March 1994, a position he still holds today. 

Interested in staying overnight in Short Hills? We have secured a special block of rooms at Hilton - Short Hills.

Direct Booking Link: Green Tie Gala Room Block

Start Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
End Date: Saturday, November 15, 2026
Cutoff Date to Book: 10/15/2026
Price: $195-205 per night (plus taxes and fees).

The confirmation number is 3433302018.

Book Your Room

Interested in booking transportation for the evening? AAA Limo is offering transportation to and from the Green Tie Gala. All profits from the reservation will go to Saint Joe's.

To book your ride and support Saint Joe's, call 732-951-0111. 

Learn more about AAA Limo: https://www.aaalimoonline.com

AAA Limousine is owed and operated by Steven Valenti '12 and his wife Lauren. AAA Limo believes that when you're on the road, you should get back your time - with peace of mind. They strive to deliver a level of service that feels personal with effortless reliability, thoughtful service and a touch of personalization that truly makes you feel taken care of.