Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.
About Us
Grow with Modern Woodmen! As a financial representative, you can make a positive impact for your family and your community.
We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.
Planning for Life
What we do tomorrow is the product of what we accomplish now.
Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.
Our Products
Browse our helpful tips and articles to understand what’s important to you and your loved ones.
When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access member benefits and impact your community.
My Membership
Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.
Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.
Contact John Shelton
I serve members in…
Washington and California.
I enjoy working with…
families, small-business owners and medical professionals.
I attended…
University of Washington.
Before Modern Woodmen, I…
worked as a financial professional for 20 years.
I chose Modern Woodmen because…
I can maximize my impact in my community.
The best part of my career is…
meeting and helping new people.
My family includes…
my sons J.R., 11, and Jax, 9.
In my free time, you can find me…
with my kids at the baseball field or Lake Washington.
I’m passionate about…
being a dad. My boys are my life.
My greatest blessing is…
becoming a dad.
I have lived in my community…
most of my life. I was born and raised in Kirkland. I did spend 15 years in Del Mar, California.
My favorite volunteer activities are…
youth baseball. From head coach to field prep, it's all great. We parents get to create lasting memories.
Retiring in 2026? What are you most looking forward to? Answer below! Make sure your finances are in order before this exciting milestone. Meet with me today!
The holidays are a time for joy, gratitude, and connection. One of the most meaningful ways to celebrate is by giving back. Whether you donate to a local charity, volunteer your time, or simply spread kindness in the community, every act of generosity makes a difference! Let’s make this season brighter for those who need it most. #MakeAnImpact #GiveBack #HolidaySpirit
Modern Woodmen is partnering with Wreaths Across America to remember and honor veterans by laying wreaths on their graves this December. You, your family and friends can help honor our fallen heroes by volunteering at one of our local cemeteries. (And/or you can sponsor a wreath to be placed on a gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery. Modern Woodmen will match each purchase, wreath for wreath, doubling your impact.) Learn more: Wreathsacrossamerica.org/modernwoodmen
Myth: If you can’t save a lot, it’s not worth saving at all. Fact: Even small, consistent contributions add up. Saving a little regularly builds habits and creates a foundation for future financial stability.
We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.
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