Chris holds the FINRA Series 7 and NASAA Series 66 registrations. He is registered in Illinois and Maryland. He has also completed a bachelor’s degree in Eastern European Studies, the US Army’s Basic Leader Course, and the US Agency for International Development’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course. Chris is fluent in Russian and has a basic understanding of Polish and French.
After graduating from college, Chris worked as an editor and translator on several projects spanning the international development, policy advocacy, and cultural preservation fields. He went on to spend several years in public relations and nonprofit publishing. As he started to prepare for marriage and family life, he gained a greater appreciation for the importance of long-term financial planning. He also became interested in helping others take action themselves to protect and build their savings. After completing his certifications, Chris joined Kinnect Advisors in early 2024.
Chris lives in Chicago, Illinois. He enjoys reading, fitness, and the many cultural events which take place in the city throughout the year. Chris attends Christ the Savior Orthodox Church on the Near North Side.