My name is Kristi Sullivan and I have been helping people achieve financial security since 1996. I am a fee-only financial planner and public speaker. I do no investment or insurance sales for commissions. My clients pay me for guidance through their financial questions. I also work with employers to educate their employees about personal finance.
I have been helping people make financial decisions for 18 years. I have worked in employee benefits and with individual clients/families. I hold the Certified Financial Planner designation. Sullivan Financial Planning, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory firm with the State of Colorado. Areas of expertise include prioritizing savings goals, investment allocation, and wealth manager searches.
Cleaning Out + Emotions = Feeling Overwhelmed One of the blogs that I have gotten the most response from was where I implored people to start cleaning out stuff so their kids don’t have to. Okay, let’s say that proactive wish didn’t come true and now YOU must clean out someone else’s lifetime full…
Ski season is over for the Sullivan family and it was a warm one. It was still fun, but we were skiing on slush as early as February. Not to get political, but this global warming debate is all fun and games until it interferes with my winter recreation. So, now it’s time to turn…
I was thrilled to be included in this article from Money.com about seniors who are ready to retire from a full-time job…but who might want to keep working a job that will allow them to stay active. I talk about how your age can affect your income tax while Karen Van Cleve, a fabulous Lakewood,…
Kristi was asked by KHOU News in Houston…what does a FED hike mean to the average American? Here’s what you should know. Consumers should be aware of the rate hike for a simple reason: Lenders and banks base their interest rates on the federal funds rate, so when the benchmark increases or decreases, it can…
What’s the magic number? Forgive me if I’m like the drunk at a party and I’ve already said this to you before. But it’s come up in a bunch of client meetings lately, so I’m going to tell you again. And again. And again. Americans really like to compete when it comes to…
When Credit.com asked Kristi her advice on how to determine how much rent someone can afford, she offered this advice: Consider your expenses. If you’re like many Americans, you have debt. This is especially prevalent among young college grads. That has to be a factor in deciding what you can afford in housing costs. “The…
Have you saved for 2016? April 15th looms and for those of you who haven’t saved for 2016, time is running out. As if that pressure isn’t enough, you have to decide what kind of retirement account to use. Roth IRA Roth IRAs allow you to put up to $5,500/year in ($6,500 if…
Want to sell your business for $1billion? At the heart of the small business owner is the hope that someone will come along and buy his business for exactly the right amount of money to retire to the Caribbean. Just in case that doesn’t pan out, how you will support yourself when your business…
Kristi helps the Financial Planning Association figure out when it’s the right time to hire a professional financial planner. 15 Signs You Need a Financial Planner You wouldn’t depart for an important trip without a clear idea of how to get to your destination — or at least without a GPS or map to…
The Reverse Mortgage Chances are high that when I mention the idea of a reverse mortgage to clients, I’ll be met with a very sour expression. I think this is because of the impression that these instruments are expensive and that you give up ownership of your home to use them. Now, I…