Gary Johnston

Senior Financial Planner

Gary Johnston, Client Success Manager
Gary Johnston is a Senior Financial Planner and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ (CFP ®) professional. Prior to Facet, Gary worked with a global financial institution to support advisors in managing their clients’ investment portfolios. He also spent several years introducing families and individuals to the Facet family as a Client Success Manager and assisting our Financial Planners with complex planning topics to help families reach their financial goals. He is passionate about supporting families to achieve their personal vision of financial success.
 
When not working with clients, Gary enjoys spending time with his wife, friends, and his dog – Creasy. He also hosts a non-profit music festival event that raises thousands of dollars for various charities each year!
 

Education: Virginia Tech (BS)

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Creasy Johnston, my running partner

Gary and his twin brother

My twin brother and I catching a quick break while hosting our Fundraising Music Festival!

Gary and Hannah

Hannah and I enjoying the Eagles Superbowl LII Parade

Gary Dragon Boat racing

Dragon boat racing down the Schuylkill river with my team, Big Earl’s Dragons

If you could visit anywhere in the world you've never been, where would you go?

Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy

Who is your least favorite superhero?

Dr. Strange—there’s always a plot hole when it comes to time travel, and I will lose sleep getting to the bottom of it

What's the best meal you've ever had?

Deke’s Bar-B-Que Ribs, Corn Bread and Coleslaw

What four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

Benjamin Franklin, Jim Gaffigan, Anthony Bourdain, and Bill Murray