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John Feneck
John began his career in 1992 as an equity analyst on the Merrill Lynch global allocation fund (MALOX). From 1993-2019, John was a senior executive for Mutual Fund and ETF providers, spending most of his career at Merrill Lynch Funds (now Blackrock) and JP Morgan Chase Funds. He was ranked #1 in both gross and net sales once at Merrill Lynch and three times at JP Morgan Chase (out of 40 senior executives.) He has contributed articles to Kitco since 2017 and was asked to be a regular contributor to Kitco (www.kitco.com) in June of 2021. Kitco is the world's leading source of information about metals and mining over the past 40+ years, and has over 750,000 followers. John has made multiple appearances on Kitco as a featured guest, has been the keynote speaker at over 250 client seminars and webinars and has been a speaker at 19 global commodities events.
He was a member of the precious metals PM team at Sprott in 2017 and has developed a compelling track record (see performance tab) based on a proprietary methodology, which combines technical analysis with public information gathered from direct interaction with senior management of commodities companies. He believes that building a diversified portfolio of 25 to 50 exceptional resource stocks is critical to success. The commodities sector is the most volatile of all sectors, so John's "go anywhere" approach allows him greater flexibility than the average PM, who is many times constrained by prospectus language such as holding 5% or less in any one stock, focusing on tax-efficiency at the potential expense of total return, being 80% invested at all times, etc.
In September 2019, John started Feneck Consulting Group, LLC, based on demand from commodity companies, especially those in the metals and mining sector. Feneck Consulting Group, LLC helps small and mid-cap companies to raise awareness about their brand. The enterprise also works with HNW Financial Advisors and clients, educating them about the opportunities and risks in the financial markets and, specifically, in the commodities markets. To learn more about John's background, please visit his LinkedIn profile. He has passed the series 7, series 63, CMFC and CIMA level one, but is not a licensed advisor, RIA or CPA at present, as he is focusing more of his efforts on consulting.
John lives in Scottsdale, AZ and is a single Dad to an amazing daughter that is his best friend. On the weekends, he is a professional musician and enjoys performing and writing music, along with playing sports and traveling.
Garland Scott
Garland Scott is an executive leader with 26 years of experience helping financial advisors, wealth management firms, and financial institutions build stronger businesses. After spending time at the U.S. Naval Academy, he graduated from the University of North Carolina with degrees in Psychology and Political Science. After graduation, Garland spent 9 years with Bank of America, where he held senior leadership positions supporting financial advisors and their high net worth clients. Garland then served as a Senior Regional Sales Director at Goldman Sachs for 5 years, partnering with financial advisors throughout his territory to deliver institutional investment solutions and strategic business support.
After Goldman Sachs, Garland served as Business Development & Consultant Director at SEM Wealth Management for 8 years, where he partnered with independent RIAs, broker-dealers, and financial advisors nationwide to build more efficient, profitable, and client-focused practices. By introducing advisors to SEM's disciplined, quantitative investment process and outsourced portfolio management solutions, he helped firms devote more time to financial planning, client relationships, and strategic business development.
Garland joins Feneck Consulting Group from On3 Strategies, where he held the title of Chief Growth Officer. While there, he combined strategic consulting, business development, and operational leadership to help financial advisory firms achieve sustainable growth. Together, these senior executive roles provided him with a broad perspective on capital markets, advisor development, and relationship management.
Known for his collaborative leadership style, Garland is recognized for connecting strategic vision with disciplined execution. His background in psychology, combined with 26 years of experience in financial services, allows him to understand both the business and human dynamics that drive successful firms and investors. He believes lasting growth is achieved through servant leadership, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Garland serves on the Board of Directors for There Goes My Hero, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by blood cancers while expanding the national bone marrow donor registry. He is also an active member of Mountain Christian Church and has devoted many years to coaching youth athletics and high school football. These experiences continue to shape his leadership philosophy, emphasizing integrity, mentorship, teamwork, and service to others.