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John Norris

Managing Director, Wealth and Investments
Oakworth Capital Bank
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
Birmingham, AL
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Mr. Norris oversees the wealth management and investment services for Oakworth Capital Bank. Prior to helping to start Oakworth, Mr. Norris was chief economist, chairman of the investment strategy committee, and a senior fund manager for Regions Financial Corporation’s Morgan Asset Management (MAM) subsidiary. Before joining Regions, he served as the chief investment officer for The Trust Company of Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. and started his professional career with Mercantile-Safe Deposit & Trust Company in Baltimore, Maryland, as an institutional fixed income portfolio manager.

In addition to public speaking, Mr. Norris was a guest columnist to the Montgomery Advertiser’s business section for over a decade, writes a weekly blog, and hosts Trading perspectives. Trading perspectives is a podcast designed to provide education and unique insight into specific factors that are currently driving the economy. Mr. Norris is very well versed in speaking to a wide variety of audiences. He frequently speaks to students on the high school and college level, large organizations, professionals and retirees.

Currently, he serves on the Board of Dir. for The Literacy Council of Central AL, and on the advisory board for the economics/finance department at Samford’s Brock School of Business. Previously, he was chairman of the finance committee for the IPC Foundation and has served as both a deacon and elder at Independent Presbyterian Church. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Wake Forest University and his Master of Business Administration in 1994 From the University of Baltimore.

Trading Perspectives is featured on most major podcast outlets including but not limited to iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher.

Listen here:

http://tradingperspectives.libsyn.com/

Listen on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trading-perspectives/id1429792275?ls=1

Read Common Cents:

https://www.oakworthcapital.com/thought-leadership/

Current position (1)

Managing Director, Wealth and Investments

Oakworth Capital Bank

Achievements (2)
Who’s Who in Banking & Finance

Birmingham Business Journal 2005

Top 40 Under 40

Birmingham Business Journal 2008

Degrees (2)
Bachelor of Arts
Wake Forest
1986 to 1990
Master of Business Administration
University of Baltimore
1990 to 1994

Presentations

Presentations (1)
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going

July 20, 2018

Banking School: The Alabama Bankers Association.

Mr. Norris speaks annually at the Banking School for the Alabama Bankers Association in Mobile, AL. He generally speaks about all aspects of the U.S. economy however, he is able to tailor his speeches to specific groups or focus on certain aspects in more detail.

Past talks (12)
Economic Overview of the Macro Economy of the United States
Appraisal Institute: Valuation Symposium
Birmingham, Alabama
April 26, 2019
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
CRE Lending Conference
New Orleans, LA
March 13, 2018
US Economy in 2018: Just What in the Heck is Happening?
Millennium Corporate Credit Union
Kansas City, MO
April 26, 2018
2019 Economic Forecast
Birmingham CREW Luncheon
Birmingham, AL
January 15, 2019
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Alabama Society of CPAs
Hoover, AL
December 17, 2018
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Institute of Management Accountants
Birmingham, AL
September 21, 2018
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama
Orange Beach, AL
August 15, 2018
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Mortgage Bankers Association of Alabama
Hoover, AL
June 5, 2018
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Appraisal Institute/Alabama Chapter
Homewood, AL
March 16, 2018
The US Economy: Where Have We Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going
Alabama Center for Commercial Real Estate
Birmingham, AL
February 8, 2018
Economic Update
Alabama Association for Financial Professionals
Birmingham, AL
January 25, 2018
2018 Economic Forecast
Birmingham CREW Luncheon
Birmingham, AL
January 16, 2018
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Books & Articles (6)

Common Cents
4th Quarter Economic Update
Alabama has Two Economies
Country's Tax Code is Beyond Ridiculous
Creativity Should Matter More in Alabama's Economy
Warren Buffets long-range DOW Predicition is Hogwash

Expertise (26)

Business
Social & Political
Finance Economics China Economy Economics and Financial Markets Stock Market Economic Forecasting Local Economy International Economics Bitcoin Universal Basic Income Corporate Subsidies Nuclear Weapons Corporate Governance Big Business FInance Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Financial Education Real Estate Investing North Korea Chief Investment Officer Small Business finances Capital Gain Taxes and Investing Taxes

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • 5 stars for me. I've heard John talk a number of different times and am always pleased with the outcome of his presentation. He is great at engaging with the audience, brings a sense of humor, and always provides a new and entertaining spin on the topic.
    Adam Kirklin
    Verified
  • 5 stars from me. I have hear Mr. Norris speak on a number of different occasions. He is very engaging with the audience and always puts a new and entertaining spin on the topic.
    Adam Kirklin
  • John is an informative speaker who flawlessly knows his subject matter. John is the best I've ever seen with engaging the audience and always having audience participation.
    Janet Ball
    Verified
  • John really knows his stuff. He is great at engaging his audience with pertinent information and couches his subject matter with candor and a wry sense of humor. I have heard him on several occasions, and he never disappoints. Highly recommend!
    Marni A. Ulch
    Verified
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Providing audiences with entertaining & unique insight into factors that drive the economy.

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