Meet Brian Kinney, CFP®

I’m Brian Kinney, a CFP® professional, Air Force veteran, and founder of Financial Life Journeys™. I help individuals and families bring clarity to their finances and create plans that reflect their faith, values, and generosity.

My Journey

Where My Journey Began

I began helping individuals and families with finances while I was an officer in the Air Force. At that time, the biggest reason Airmen were being separated from the service was due to poor personal financial management. So, I began talking with them about budgets, debt, insurance, and the basics of investing. I realized quickly that there was a huge need for good advice in this area.

From Military Service to Financial Planning

After switching to the Air Force Reserve in 2015, I finally had the opportunity to work in the financial planning world. I was able to work for some great firms here in Colorado Springs and earned my CFP® designation in 2017. It’s hard to believe, but after 20 years of service I was able to retire from the Air Force Reserve in 2023.

Serving Nonprofits and Generous Families

In addition to financial planning, I have the honor of serving Compassion International as the Director of Legacy and Asset Giving. I love guiding supporters in their journey of generosity and this variety of life experiences has given me a great foundation for working with nonprofits, their employees, and the supporters who keep those organizations running. 

 

Family, Faith, and the Colorado Community

Today, I live in Falcon, Colorado with my wife Jessica and our three amazing boys. We’re active at our local church and fully invested in the ministry of foster care. Since 2019 we have been privileged to open our home to 10 girls who have needed a refuge from life’s circumstances. In our spare time, we love being in the mountains, camping, skiing, and traveling. We’re natives of Colorado Springs, and we love this community!

Let’s Begin Your Financial Journey

If you’re looking for financial guidance grounded in clarity, service, and shared values, I’d be honored to learn more about your journey.