John Kaufman is a Managing Partner at DayMark Wealth Partners. He joined the team in 2025 and has more than 30 years of wealth management experience.

Prior to joining DayMark, John worked at Morgan Stanley as a Senior Vice President – Senior Portfolio Manager and Alternative Investments Director. He previously served as a Managing Director at Mesirow Financial, where he was also a member of the firm’s Managed Money Advisory Board. With considerable experience evaluating both individual securities and selecting investment management organizations, John helps clients structure their investment portfolios to meet their specific goals and risk tolerances. He works closely with individuals, institutions and corporations to apply prudent policies and procedures to their investing.

John graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.S. in Business Administration and Communications. He currently resides in Park City, Utah, with his wife, Graziela, and their four sons. As an active member of his community, John serves as a board member for the Rush University Neurobehavioral Center and the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, as well as the American Liver Foundation. Outside of the office, he enjoys alpine skiing, horseback riding, and traveling with his family.