Financial Planner
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I am a financial planner.
My mission is to help clients navigate the ever-changing financial landscape with knowledge and clarity, empowering them to make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.
I believe everyone should have access to professional financial planning and investment advice. We do not have minimum net worth requirements.
I believe fees should not only be scrutinized, but also minimized, so you can keep more of your money.
I believe buy-and-hold is a great strategy for growing wealth, but one upon which I can improve.
When it's all said and done with, I'm only as successful as my ability to listen and understand your goals, then provide you with an investing experience that makes a positive difference in your finances and your life. I want to know how I can help you today.
While I can help you with setting realistic financial goals, selecting investments, funding college savings accounts, and reducing your tax burden, I think I'm best at retirement planning, asset allocation, and risk management.
In my spare time, I love fishing, camping, working in my vegetable garden, cooking and grilling cuisines from around the world, and spending time with my wife, our three children, and our dog, Jack.
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification - Online | Present
Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Certification - Online | Present
Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®) Certification - Online | 2025
Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp – Online | 2024
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks® Certificate – Online | 2019
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program - Level 1 | 2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Series 66 license | 2015
General Securities Representative Examination - Series 7 license | 2015
Master of Urban Planning and Policy | Community and Economic Development | 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science | Political Science: Law and Public Policy | 2004