John Wotherspoon

Problem solver; innovator; former civil engineer; musician

Each day I talk to people about how they want their lives to be. I help them make better choices with their money to make that a reality.

When you make better decisions, you’re able to achieve much more – from both your money and your life.

I have a very strong desire to help people; to make the complex simple; and to solve problems. It’s what I truly enjoy doing, and also what I’m good at, so for 28 years now I’ve applied my early civil engineering skills to financial knowledge.

Having moved to the financial advice profession in the mid 80’s, I founded and grew a boutique financial advice firm, Accumulus Ltd. It was one of Adelaide’s most respected and successful advisory firms – after several acquisitions is now part of the ASX listed company, Crowe Horwath. Along the way, it was encouraging to be voted Australian Financial Planner of the Year by my peers some years ago.

After flirting with early retirement lasting just three years, I started Astute Investing (now Wotherspoon Wealth) with my son, Simon. Together, we’re focused on providing the highest level of independent advice to the Adelaide community.

When not working on the business, I enjoy adventurous travel – like walking the Inca trail, tramping in Southern NZ, bike riding through Lithuania and touring Iran. And when I’m relaxing, you’ll likely find me listening to a wide variety of music or exploring a bit of my Scottish heritage, kilts included. I also enjoy voluntary community work, often through my Rotary involvement and walking with man’s best friend.