John Banes, Managing Director and National Sales Manager at Morgan Keegan

In the first half of the 20 th century, America went through a period of tumultuous change. It saw the Civil War, two World Wars, and a Great Depression.

American author John Steinbeck lived through this time, and wrote about it with grim pessimism. One of his novels, The Pearl, was an allegorical story that explored the role greed and selfishness played in people’s lives during this era.

Early Life and Education

John Banes was born and raised in northwest Indiana, a rural area with a lot to offer. He attended a small, one-room schoolhouse and learned to play the piano at a young age. Then he got serious about his education, graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in math.

He is currently a partner at Davis Polk & Wardell LLP, where he advises banks and other financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory matters. He also works in the firm’s white collar and criminal defense practice, assisting clients in their investigations and compliance needs. In addition, he serves on the board of trustees for the Maryland Historical Society, along with Neal Naff and Henriette Taylor. He also enjoys playing golf and watching sports.

Professional Career

John Banes is a Managing Director and National Sales Manager in the Fixed Income Capital Markets group at Morgan Keegan. He is a top producer in Institutional Fixed Income and has served on the firm’s senior management committee.

He has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and focuses on M&A activity and financings. He joined Morgan Keegan in 1996 and is responsible for managing the firm’s Fixed Income Capital Markets sales team, ensuring clients receive high-quality service.

He also teaches a variety of courses at the firm, including the fixed income sales curriculum. He is a member of the firm’s Leadership Team and is focused on increasing company growth and profitability. He is passionate about product knowledge and is committed to creating a positive environment for his team.

Personal Life

John Banes was a retired postal worker who owned Pop’s Barrell Inn in Upper Darby for 20 years. He died of leukemia on Jan. 6, at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Newtown Square.

He was a fan of “everything Notre Dame,” his daughter said. He also loved baseball and coached Little League teams in Southwest Philadelphia and Delaware County after moving to Drexel Hill in 1965.

He served in the Navy aboard an escort carrier during the Korean War and married Doris C. Hilferty.

Net Worth

Banes is a former professional boxer who has fought in several fights. He has also fought in the military and is currently a coach for military fighters.

A big part of his net worth is the Snake Pit promotion he owns and is affiliated with. It is an influential promotion in the world of catch wrestling and has produced many competitors across MMA promotions.

He has also spent a large amount of time working with combat veterans and helping them through the psychological challenges they face. Banes has also opened up about his own struggles with PTSD.

His net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. He is not married and is a single man. He has a house in Manhattan Beach, California.