About Chris
Chris Grande lives in Medford, MA and spends his time on various interests. He is one of those people that enjoys what he does for work, so his work and personal life intertwine agreeably. For work, he is Principal of Walnut Hill Advisors, LLC – a values-based comprehensive financial planning firm. In 2008, after seeing the light, he created a personal blog (here) and is working on other sites including a comprehensive site for Walnut Hill Advisors, LLC and a few other ideas.
For fun you can find him at Smith Field or Burns Park in Alston and Cambridge MA respectively, playing roller hockey when 14 inches of snow does not fall. Or he spends nerdy time researching stocks and real estate. You can also find him on Friday afternoons having lunch with his grandfather. At night, he may be found in good conversation in Harvard Square, Porter Square, or the Back Bay.
His educational exploits include a Masters Degree in Investment Management from Boston University (Beta Gamma Sigma) and a BA in Economics/History from Tufts University. (read about Chris in action at Tufts here). He has also completed all five courses from the College for Financial Planning’s CFP program and various other continuing education programs including 5 workshops with IRA expert Ed Slott, CPA. He serves on the Medford Council on Aging Board of Directors, the board of Shobu Aikido of Boston, and volunteers at some favorite organizations around Boston.
Chris’ recent travel plans have included: frequent trips to San Francisco (where I am attempting to build a clientèle), Mexico (2009), Vancouver (2009), Florida (2009, 2008), England, Ireland, Wales (2008), Las Vegas (2009, 2007), Thailand, Singapore, & Malaysia (2007) and all around New England. For 2010, he will visit SF frequently (planning to expand business to the city by the bay) and Florida (research and clients). Click below for his Linked In Profile and see various answers he posted to financial questions:
Chris’ Technorati Page – Give him some kudos!
