Vaccaro Named Top U.S. Financial Advisor

Westport Resources, a leading independent investment firm serving individuals, families, municipalities and institutions around the world, is pleased to announce that its founder and CEO, John Adams Vaccaro, CFP®, CLU®, has been named by Barron’s as one of the “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” in America and the 7th top financial advisor in Connecticut for 2016. Additionally, among the independent financial advisors included in this ranking, Vaccaro is recognized as the top one in Connecticut. This is the seventh consecutive year that Vaccaro has been included in the “Top 1,200” ranking. Published by Dow Jones & Company, Barron’s is a leading weekly financial newspaper in the U.S.

Barron’s reports its list of the top 1,200 advisors by state. For Connecticut this year, 36 advisors are recognized, of which Mr. Vaccaro is ranked 7th.

“I’m honored to receive these rankings,” Vaccaro said. “They speak directly to the outstanding efforts of my Westport Resources team. I’m very proud of everyone’s accomplishments and their steadfast commitment to our clients.”

Barron’s rankings are determined according to data provided by more than 4,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors, on a state-by-state basis. Rankings are based on the following criteria: assets under management, revenues generated and quality of practice.