John Henson

John Henson, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Ashford Advisors, working with clients throughout Mississippi from offices in Oxford and Ridgeland. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, John specializes in comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance strategies designed to help clients retire with confidence, protect their assets, and create lasting legacies. 

John began his career in financial services shortly after graduating from the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Early in his career, he committed himself to advanced education, earning multiple professional designations and FINRA licenses, including Series 6, 7, 63, and 66. His continued focus has always been to build long-term relationships rooted in trust, integrity, and personalized service. 

Throughout his career, John has developed a planning approach that integrates investment strategies with risk management solutions. He believes that combining these disciplines allows him to better guide clients through both opportunities and unexpected life events. His work has helped individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. 

A native Mississippian, John remains deeply connected to his community and the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and served as Social Chairman. He also participated in student government as a representative in the Association of Students. 

John and his wife, Alison, have been married for 31 years. They have two children: their son, John III, who will graduate in May with a master’s degree in accounting and plans to begin his career in Miami, Florida, and their daughter, Ally, who lives and works in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

 John Henson is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Ashford Mississippi LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.