Bio

John Decker is a Senior Vice President at D.A. Davidson & Co., where he serves as Co-Director of Nebraska Branches for the Wealth Management business, and Managing Director for Investment Banking. John leads an effort to grow D.A. Davidson’s collaborative presence in Wealth Management and Investment Banking in the Midwest and beyond, the results of which have produced a number of successful M&A engagements and capital financings. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, John was President and CEO of SMITH HAYES, and was responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the firm. In 2016, John organized and managed the merger of SMITH HAYES with D.A. Davidson (both ESOP firms), a transaction which resulted in a successful combination of strengths and an expanded level of services for the firm’s clients. He currently serves on D.A. Davidson’s Leadership Council. John graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in economics, and completed an MBA with high distinction. He serves on the boards of directors of Hampton Enterprises, Inc. and Bryan Health.