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MEASURABLE
Retirement Planning

Our SMART plans are:

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Relevant
  • Time-focused

Joel Hardin

APMA®, NSSA®

CEO, Chief Investment Officer

With a Purdue University degree in Financial Planning as a foundation, Frank uses data-driven analysis and clearly defined metrics to implement Measurable Planning. He sets realistic, specific goals and tracks progress to ensure continuous improvement. By integrating strategic timelines and ongoing assessments, he aligns clients’ personal values with their financial aspirations, delivering confident, results-oriented retirement strategies.

David Hardin

RFC®, NSSA®

Founding Partner

With the experience of being on a university faculty and having the focus and discipline of a professional golfer, Chris applies educator-level clarity and analytical detail to Measurable Planning. He emphasizes suitability, sets specific benchmarks, and closely monitors progress. As a fiduciary, he blends objective data with personalized timelines, ensuring each client’s retirement strategy remains transparent, aligned with their goals, and consistently refined toward financial security.

Frank Endris

RFC®, ChFEBC®, NSSA®

Partner, Senior Planner, Fiduciary Advisor

With a Purdue University degree in Financial Planning as a foundation, Frank uses data-driven analysis and clearly defined metrics to implement Measurable Planning. He sets realistic, specific goals and tracks progress to ensure continuous improvement. By integrating strategic timelines and ongoing assessments, he aligns clients’ personal values with their financial aspirations, delivering confident, results-oriented retirement strategies.

Chris Brent

CRPC®, APMA®, NSSA®

Executive Planner, Fiduciary Advisor

With the experience of being on a university faculty and having the focus and discipline of a professional golfer, Chris applies educator-level clarity and analytical detail to Measurable Planning. He emphasizes suitability, sets specific benchmarks, and closely monitors progress. As a fiduciary, he blends objective data with personalized timelines, ensuring each client’s retirement strategy remains transparent, aligned with their goals, and consistently refined toward financial security.

Taylor Cox

CRPC®, APMA®, NSSA®

Executive Planner, Fiduciary Advisor

With a Master of Accounting degree and a previous as an IRS analyst and financial author, Taylor is especially focused on the tax implications of each financial decision. Integrating thorough research and benchmarks, he executes Measurable Planning with a client-centered approach. By employing data-driven methods, he aligns individualized goals with appropriate timelines, ensuring progress and confidence through transparent, tax-savvy strategies.

Sam Addington

MBA Finance, NSSA®

Executive Planner, Fiduciary Advisor

With a Master’s Degree in Finance and a no less impressive bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics, as well as an 11-year U.S. Army career as an Apache pilot, Sam applies technical precision and clear communication to Measurable Planning. He sets specific benchmarks, tracks progress meticulously, and ensures clients fully understand each step. This transparent, structured approach turns complex strategies into tangible, confidence-building retirement solutions.

All Customer Funds Held By:

While we focus on planning your retirement, Schwab focuses on the security of your assets.

As a global 3rd party regulated custodian we rely on Schwab Advisor Services to provide all our clients with peace of mind including the Schwab Security Guarantee.

About the Measurable Planning Process

Measurable Planning is a structured, goal-oriented methodology for retirement preparation that integrates the proven SMART goal-setting framework with comprehensive financial planning principles.

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