Jason Norton CFP®, ChSNC® – Founder And Certified Financial Planner®
Jason, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and the founder of Ability Wealth Group. A consumer economics major from Alpharetta, Georgia, Jason graduated from UGA. Following his graduation, he made the not so difficult decision to stay in Athens, GA where he and his family continue to live today.
In the years following graduation, Jason obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification to help families better plan for their future.
In addition to his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Jason maintains the Chartered Special Needs Consultant® designation. Christy and Jason’s son Drew who is a fun, loving, opinionated and mess-making little boy is a fighter of a rare disease. This has led Jason and Christy to be advocates in all aspects of Drew’s life. If you ask Jason why he chose to help others in the special needs community, “sometimes your job finds you”.
Jason is actively involved in the Athens community as past president of Rotary (2009-2010) and former president of L.E.A.D. Athens. Jason currently sits on the development committee of Extra Special People Inc. and as a board member for Georgia Options; a charitable organization that provides an opportunity for independent living for individuals with special needs.
Jason is passionate about his community and the support that it brings other families who have loved ones with special needs.
John Sims – Client Relationship Manager
John, an Athens native, graduated from the University of Georgia in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in financial planning. During his time at UGA, John participated in several financial planning-based organizations including serving with VITA as a volunteer income tax preparer and volunteering at UGA ASPIRE clinic, providing financial counseling to Athens area residents.
John joined Ability Wealth Group in January 2024 as an administrative Associate. Since his graduation, John has moved to a full-time position with Ability Wealth Group, serving as the Client Relationship Manager. His job duties include assisting families in implementation, following the AWG planning process.
His passion for financial planning is rooted in helping families plan for life, scripted and unscripted alike. Growing up with a sibling with special needs and a passion for serving families, Ability Wealth Group felt like a natural fit for John.
Fun Fact; John has left the ground in a plane four times, he has landed in a plane twice.