Brent Hanson, CFP®,is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker and Retirement Planner, whom you may have seen on or in Yahoo Finance, the Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, Seeking Alpha, Morningstar, Merrill Edge, and others. As the Founder and Owner of Financial Life Plans, Brent and his team have been helping business owners, professionals, executives, retirees, and independent women enhance their lifestyle and retire with peace and security, while passing on a lasting legacy. To better serve his clients, Brent has earned the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and the certificate in Professional Financial Planning from the University of California at Santa Barbara. When he is not helping clients, Brent enjoys travel, theatre, and painting.