Meet Our Team

At SageGuard Financial Group, relationships come first—and that starts with the people behind the planning. Get to know the team committed to listening, guiding, and supporting you through every stage of your financial journey.

DJ Johnson

President

Darwin “DJ” Johnson, President and Founder of SageGuard Financial Group, brings over 30 years of financial services expertise combined with unwavering integrity and a client-first…

Hannah Johnson

Chief Operating Officer

Hannah Johnson serves as SageGuard Financial Group’s Chief Operating Officer and an Investment Adviser Representative, bringing strategic leadership, operational excellence, and integrity to the firm….

Lukas Smith

Financial Advisor

“Retire Without Fear.” For Lukas Smith, that’s not a tagline, it’s a promise. Since joining SageGuard Financial in 2016, Lukas has built his practice around…

Jeff Ward

Financial Advisor

Jeff Ward became part of the SageGuard Financial Group team in 2025, bringing with him a unique background and a true passion for helping people…

Brian Ruttenbur

Financial Advisor

Brian Ruttenbur joined the SageGuard Financial Group team in 2026 after more than three decades of Wall Street and corporate experience. His career has included…

Dave Perez

Senior Vice President of Advisor Services

As Senior Vice President of Advisor Services, David plays a key role in managing SageGuard’s investment portfolios and supporting our affiliated advisors. His responsibilities include…

Seth Good

VP of Portfolio Management and Trading

We’re thrilled to have Paul “Seth” Good as part of the SageGuard Financial Group team. Originally dreaming of a career as a sports statistician or…

William Johnson

Advisor Services Specialist

Will Johnson is SageGuard Financial Group’s Advisor Services Specialist, delivering topnotch service and operational support to our advisors. He oversees advisor fees and compensation, runs…

Brayden Brewington

Advisory Services Coordinator

Brayden Brewington serves as Advisor Services Coordinator at SageGuard Financial, where he provides operational and trading support to the firm’s Investment Adviser Representatives. In his…

Wendy D’Angelo

Senior Vice President of Client Services

Wendy D’Angelo has been part of the SageGuard Financial Group family for more than a decade, and it’s hard to imagine the office without her….

Doreen Adrian

Client Services Specialist

Doreen brings a calm, confident presence to our SageGuard family, where she helps clients navigate everything from investment transitions to retirement strategies with clarity and…

Valon Westerfield

Client Services Coordinator

Valon Westerfield joined SageGuard Financial Group as a Client Services Coordinator after first getting to know the firm as a college intern. A 2026 graduate…

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