John brings over 30 years’ experience in the alternative investment arena in a variety of capacities, including compliance, Financial Operations Principal/CFO, and COO (for investment advisors, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and private companies). Prior to working in the alternative investment arena, he was a senior consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick (now KPMG). Mr. Van currently serves as CFO of PCS and several other companies and has several current areas of interest, including international ventures (e.g., wine, real estate development, water, and humanitarian projects) and high tech (Web3 and media streaming). Mr. Van received a BA from Vanderbilt University in 1986 and an MBA with concentrations in Finance, Marketing, and Accounting from the Owen Graduate School of Management in 1988.Mr. Van holds the Series 7, 24, 28, 63, 79 and 99 licenses.