About Chris

Chris is a graduate of the Personal Financial Planning program at Kansas State University. Before entering into his current role as a financial advisor, Chris lived in Philadelphia, PA and worked at one of the largest financial institutions in the country. He then traveled back to Manhattan, KS to be closer to home, where he further developed his skills as a financial planner. Chris became a Keating and Associates advisor in 2021 and works closely with Mark Queen as part of his team.

Chris believes that each of his past experiences were valuable learning opportunities which helped him develop into the financial professional he is today. From his knowledge about indexing and passive investing, to his experience in financial planning software used to build plans for clients, Chris is well-equipped to take on the challenges his clients face.

In his role, Chris’s ultimate goal is to be a catalyst in helping individuals, families, and companies plan and utilize their money in ways that bring them fulfilment, joy, and purpose. To accomplish this, Chris leverages his analytical strengths and planning skills to ensure all available options have been considered, so that the best recommendations can be made for the client’s future. Whether a client needs adjustments made to a detailed and complex plan, or they need help developing a plan from scratch to gain clarity about their finances and future, Chris is eager to assist in any way he can for a wide range of clients.

Chris grew up in Manhattan, KS and married his high school sweetheart, Kristen, in 2017. The couple welcomed their first born, Jonah, in 2022 and have a dog named Harper. Chris is a life-long K-state fan and enjoys attending sporting events as often as he can. He is a member of Faith Evangelical Free Church, where he and his wife serve as leaders for the high school youth group. Chris is also actively working on his bucket list item to visit all MLB ballparks across the country, and his current count is 19 out of 30 ballparks!