Tect to Columns

Hi,
I have multiple text in column A and want to split it up in columns to the right, the first bit of data is first name then last name, i want the full name to remain in one column and the rest of the data to be split up in columns to the right, for example,

John Smith (def) $400,000 is in column A1

result to be:-
col A - John Smith col B- (def) col C- $400,000

I can do this if it is just one line (i can delete the dividing arrow between John and Smith) using the text to columns button, but when i highlight multiple cells in column A, then use the text to column button that option is not there.

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks in advance
M-Tommo