Casey’s Approach
Casey A. Christianson
CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, CAP®
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Casey Christianson is a financial advisor in our Rockford, Illinois, office. He works closely with clients on numerous aspects of financial planning, with a strong focus on helping them find a purpose for their wealth and integrating creative charitable and tax strategies into their comprehensive financial plan.
Casey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designations, designed to help equip him with specialized knowledge to guide clients through complex decisions and help them pursue their lifetime and legacy goals.
Casey has been involved in the financial services industry since 2015, building a strong foundation in financial planning before becoming a financial advisor in 2020. He began his career at Savant as a financial planning intern and later joined the firm full-time, where he developed expertise in tax-efficient investment strategies, proactive estate and income tax planning, retirement income planning, and philanthropic planning.
Casey earned a bachelor’s degree in business/economics from Wheaton College, graduating magna cum laude. He is a graduate of the Rockford Chamber Leadership Program and serves as treasurer for Illinois Stateline Young Life. He also participates in the worship ministry at First Evangelical Free Church in Rockford and serves on the board of Rockford Christian School.
Born and raised in Rockford, Casey enjoys golfing local courses, exploring forest preserves, running trails, and spending time with his wife, Mallory, and their three children.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Education
- Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics, magna cum laude
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Chartered Financial Consultant®
- CRPC®
- CAP®
Affiliations
- Rockford Chamber Leadership Program – graduate
- Illinois Stateline Young Life – treasurer
- First Evangelical Free Church – worship ministry
- Rockford Christian School – board member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
Selecting a Withdrawal Rate for the Long Run
You may be wondering how to re-create a paycheck during retirement. Financial advisor Casey Christianson suggests you take…
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
In 1954, renowned management consultant Peter Drucker wrote a book called The Practice of Management, in which he…
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Selecting a Withdrawal Rate for the Long Run
You may be wondering how to re-create a paycheck during retirement. Financial advisor Casey Christianson suggests you take…
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
In 1954, renowned management consultant Peter Drucker wrote a book called The Practice of Management, in which he…
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.