John Frankola has 33 years of experience in the investment and financial management fields. He is currently President and Portfolio Manager of Vista Investment Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Vista focuses primarily on high net worth and institutional clients, who are seeking a diversified portfolio strategy and a high level of service. 

Prior to establishing Vista, John worked for 14 years for a regional investment firm where he held the positions of Research Analyst, Research Director and Senior Portfolio Manager.  In addition, John served for three years on the firm’s Management Committee and four years on its Board of Directors.  John headed the firm's Asset Management division, from its inception in January 1994 until his departure.  John also served on the Securities Industry Association (SIA) Investment Advisory Committee from 1997 to 2001.

Before he entered the investment industry, John held various financial management positions for a publicly-traded engineering and construction company.  He began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young, an international accounting firm.

John holds a MBA degree from the University of Pittsburgh and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.  He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).  He has spoken on the subject of stock analysis and portfolio management on numerous occasions to investment clubs, schools and universities, and in professional continuing education programs.

John is married with three adult children.  His interests include tennis, platform tennis, travel, and music.