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Christopher Music - Articles Christopher Music began his financial planning career in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Mount Union College with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (BA) in 1990 and completed a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Kent State University in 1994.
His main interest has been finance and economics, which lead him to the field of personal financial planning and how the simple truths of economics could be applied to households. Christopher is a 15-year member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC). He is also a Certified Wealth Preservation Planner (CWPP™), a Certified Asset Protection Planner (CAPP™), and is the Florida State Representative of the Asset Protection Society (APS). Christopher founded the Clergy Benefits Group, a comprehensive financial planning firm serving members of the clergy in 1992. As the son of a United Methodist minister, he learned that ministers have unique needs when it comes to income tax and retirement planning issues. Over the 10 years of operating this business, Christopher assisted hundreds of clergy families with their finances and investing and soon had one of the top producing independent practices of a nationwide financial planning organization. In 2002, Christopher sold his practice to his associate and moved to Belleair, Florida. During that time he became a certified business consultant and worked with a variety of professional practices and small businesses. While working with professional clients, he realized the need for financial education and standard financial planning methods. This culminated in the founding of Wealth Advisory Associates in 2003. Christopher is the President of Wealth Advisory Associates, a Registered Investment Advisor. He is a licensed life, health and annuity insurance agent representing several, well-known companies. Christopher recently developed and published a new financial tool called the Financial Security Analyisis (TM). This personal finance tool includes a questionnaire and graph that objective measures the level of financial security one has in our modern economic society. On a personal note, Christopher is married to Diane, his wife of over 13 years. He lives in Belleair, Florida and shares his home with two cats. He enjoys on-road cycling, a good golf game, music and watching football. He is an avid reader who likes anything to do with economics, archaeology, religion and ancient cultures. And if you're ready to improve your finances... Visit Christopher's website and get a FREE ebook with 87 tips for financial and business success. For the legal disclaimer, please click here. Sort By: Date | Popularity
 Personal Finance Planning Strategies - Why You Should Treat Your Household Like a BusinessDo you treat your household like a business? Maybe you feel that treating your business like a business is quite enough. But think about it for a minute. As someone who owns a small business or a professional practice, you know there are some fundamental ways to operate that group activity so that it is a profitable, expanding endeavor. Read on to discover how you can apply the same rules to your household as well, which will go a long way towards helping you with your personal finance planning. Financial Planning Strategies - 2 Keys to Grow Your WealthAre you in control of your finances? Unless you're very unusual, the answer is probably no. And if that's the case, it means that you're probably losing out big-time. Read on to discover the two keys that get you started with effective financial planning. Financial Planning Strategies - 2 Keys to Plug Your Money LeaksAre you where you want to be financially? Or are you moving in the right direction at least? Chances are that you're not there yet, or at least not getting there as quickly as you'd like. Read on for two more keys to taking control and achieving your financial goals. Financial Planning Strategies - 2 More Keys to Effective Financial Planning - Protect Your AssetsWould you like more control of your finances? The first thing you'd need to do is to actually create a plan. And then, you need to keep your goals and purposes in mind as you invest. But that's just the beginning. Read on for two more of the six key elements you need to deal with before you can be assured you've covered the basics. Financial Planning Strategies - Two Keys to Effective Financial Planning -- Have and Follow a PlanAre you in control of your finances? Unless you're very unusual, the answer is probably no. And if that's the case, it means that you're probably losing out big-time. Read on to discover the two keys that get you started with effective financial planning. Building Your Wealth - How to Pay For Your Lifestyle Without Credit Cards (Part 2 of 2)How can you afford the lifestyle you want to live? Read on to discover how to pay for your lifestyle without going into debt -- by getting the most out of what you're making now. Building Your Wealth - How to Pay For Your Lifestyle Without Credit Cards (Part 1 of 2)Can you afford your lifestyle? How much income does it really take to live the way you want and what can you do about paying for it? You'll find out if you read this article. How to Increase Your Income - Marketing AdviceYou've got to make money before you spend money. If you think of the kind of financial advice you usually get from financial advisors, you'll probably find that it's pretty much entirely focused on the second half of that sentence: saving and investing money. The Truth About the Credit Crunch - Revisiting the 28/36 Debt-to-Income Ratio RuleDo you know where the 28/36 rule comes from? If you have ever applied for a mortgage, you may well have wondered about where that 28/36% debt-to-income ratio rule came from that the mortgage broker talked to you about. And whether it makes sense... Read on to find out some surprising facts.
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