John Thorne QKA, TGPC

John Thorne is passionate about helping clients secure their financial future. He joined PERA Administrators — now Grow Capital — in August 2020 as Vice President. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. John has managed 403(b), 457(b) and 401(k) plans for numerous companies and aids in compliance functions for these companies for the last 15 years. John works directly with our clients to ensure that their retirement plans are operating in accordance with IRS regulations and applicable state law, as well as providing assistance with IRS audits. John enjoys building strategic relationships in this highly segmented marketplace that is comprised of advisors, brokers, and Third Party Administrators across the nation.

John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Utah. John is an active member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and maintains the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation as well as the Tax Exempt and Governmental Plans Consultant (TGPC) designation. When John is not working, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife and 2 daughters. He spends time camping, hiking, four wheeling and snowboarding.