John Traynor is President – Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut. In his role, John directs the overall Wealth Management process and has ultimate responsibility for the success of each client relationship. He has appeared regularly on CNBC, Nightly Business Report and Fox Business Network, as well as being quoted in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal.
Prior to joining Cambridge Trust in 2022, John served as CIO, EVP of People’s United Advisors since 2011 where he directed the overall investment process. During his tenure, People’s grew their assets under management from $3.5 billion to $10.4 billion. Prior to People’s he served as Director of Investment Strategy and Alternative Investments at Hawthorn, a $22 billion family office in the PNC Financial Services Group.
John earned his B.S. Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance at Villanova University. He serves as Chairman of OARS and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Southport Congregational Church. He is a member of the Patterson Club, Saugatuck Rowing Club, and the University Barge Club.