Jim Kilgore

MY MISSION The first time I remember standing up for injustice was on the playground during 2nd grade recess. A couple of bullies were picking on a scared girl. I marched up and gave these bullies a piece of my mind and the girl and I become best friends. After entering the Financial Services industry in 2007, I quickly realized there were many “bullies” that used their knowledge to intimidate clients into pricey products and services. What About Us Financial was founded in 2019 to stand up against the status quo in Financial Services. We are the 99% that deserve our own beautifully successful life. Money is power. It brings us security and confidence. Saving and investing is not only for the rich. We can all prosper and thrive through thoughtful budgeting, savings and investing. This is my mission in life – to empower the underserved so they may obtain financial freedom and success. MY EXPERIENCE I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional (CFP®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and hold a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Management Innovation & Change. I have the letters to demonstrate knowledge, but it is more important to convey my heart to demonstrate compassion. I am a Fiduciary, which is the highest standard of client care. I must always act in the client’s best interest, even when it’s in opposition to mine. (This is big stuff! Do some Googling to see the efforts to hold all advisors to this standard. They have failed, so it’s still a scary world.) MY OFFICE My office is located inside my home in Bellbrook, Ohio. I see no reason to tax environmental (and personal) resources to open a fancy office space. We can meet at your favorite coffee shop, restaurant, office or kitchen table. And there is always video conferencing through Zoom, FaceTime or Skype.

Since 2015, Joe has helped families align their financial resources with their retirement dreams. Prior to founding Stage Ready Financial Planning, he worked as a Financial Planner in Dayton, OH at a large financial services firm. With a past career in education, Joe is a big believer in making sure his clients have the education necessary to make great decisions about their finances. He looks forward to continuing to serve families in Ohio and beyond while combining his love for teaching and passion for financial freedom. In addition to his years of experience, Joe has earned degrees from Wright State University, the University of Houston, and an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Xavier University. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the XY Planning Network, and NAPFA. Joe and his wife Kristen live in Oakwood, OH with their dachshund pups, Lily and Henry. In his free time, Joe is passionate about his family, fitness, the ocean, music, and grilling great food.