
Expertise
John S. Hantak serves as Executive Vice President | President of Texas for Northern Trust’s Wealth Management business, where he is responsible for overseeing offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. John leads a team of experienced professionals dedicated to serving high-net-worth clients and families with comprehensive wealth management solutions, including investment management, trust and advisory services, banking, and financial consulting.
Experience
Prior to his current role, John was the President of Houston for Northern Trust Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of investments, business development, and leadership experience in the wealth management sector.
Community Involvement
He is a Vice President and active member of the Board of Directors for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He has volunteered with the rodeo since 2008 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2019. He currently serves on the board’s investment committee, is past Chairman of the Parade Committee. John is on the Executive Board of Directors as Secretary of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. He is currently serving a three-year term on the Board of Directors as Vice President and Treasurer of Tejas Vaqueros, Inc. John is also on the Board of Directors as Vice President and Treasurer of the Vaquero Legacy Preservation Foundation.
Joined Northern Trust
2014
Education
John earned a B.A. from Villanova University. He has held the following FINRA securities licenses: 3, 7, 63, 65, 9, and 10.