Christian earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Business Management and a minor in Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. He also earned his Executive Masters in Business Administration from Washington Universities OLIN School of Business in 2010. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and fiduciary, and has obtained the following designations: Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, as well as Retirement Income Certified Professional.

Christian graduated with honors from Washington University and joined the Betta Gamma Sigma Honors Club. Christian spent 9 years in the health care industry with Abbott Laboratories where he was named the Presidents Club award winner in 2006 and was a recipient of the Presidents Award in 2008. Christian joined Northwestern Mutual in 2011 and has since ran a balanced practice utilizing insurance and investment solutions as appropriate to meet every client’s unique goals. He currently serves as a mentor and Field Director for many of the younger advisors in the office. Christian enjoys this career because it allows him the ability to help clients make complex financial decisions seem simple and seamless.

Christian and his wife Erin have four children, Averyana, Chase, Estella, and Jacob. Christian also serves as the Board President of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s local Mid-America Chapter and is an active member of St. Louis Family Church. They enjoy spending time with their kids and extended family, and giving back to the community is very important .