John T. Christy, CFP® was born and raised in the Kansas City area and graduated from Kansas State University with a B.A. in Business Administration, emphasizing Finance and Economics. He continued his studies at UMKC where he completed his Certified Financial Planner Certificate in 2010. During his time at K-State, John tutored other business students in Economics. Through this experience, John discovered his passion for helping people understand financial and economic concepts in an approachable fashion. He ultimately decided on a career in personal financial planning, which he knew would allow him to continue helping people understand financial and economic concepts in an approachable fashion. His goal is to help others feel empowered to make the right financial decisions for themselves, their family, their legacy and, when applicable, their businesses. In short, it is all about diligently helping clients navigate life's crossroads and curate their personal definitions of wealth.