John C. Wallace

John provides investment consulting services to Eton’s multi-generational client families and also serves as a member of the investment committee. Prior to joining Eton, he most recently was Head of Global Equity and Real Asset Strategies for Franklin Street Partners in Chapel Hill, where he oversaw both the firm’s global equity program and real assets program. In this role, he conducted portfolio and product management, manager research and due diligence, and portfolio construction. John also served as a portfolio manager and consultant for both individuals and institutions in his role as a Client Portfolio Strategist at the firm. Previously, John worked at Smith Breeden Associates as a Vice President in the Product Portfolio Management group, focusing on the firm’s absolute return and hedge fund strategies. His career has also included roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and MarketBridge. John holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He graduated with honors with a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Cass Scholar. He earned his MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and a Burlington Industries Fellow.