About Focus Financial - Jay Ennis
HelpIng People Make Great Decisions about their Personal Finances
What I do
I help hard-working people make great decisions about their personal finances so they can gain financial security. I develop holistic, hassle-free long-term financial plans. I have over 30 years of experience and I'm committed to financial education for employees and raising financial literacy. I focus on serving retirees, people nearing retirement, families, young adults, school district employees, federal employees and employers with financial education programs for their employees.
Education and Designations
University of Iowa, Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies
ChFC® – Chartered Financial Consultant® RICP® – Retirement Income Certified Professional® TPCP® - Tax Planning Certified Professional®
ChFEBCSM – Chartered Federal Employee Benefit ConsultantSM
Personal Life
Jay and his wife, Courtney, have many interests including travel, art, live music, cooking, local and national politics, bicycling, and taking walks. They are empty nesters who enjoy time with their children, family, and friends. They are active in their neighborhood and the broader community.
What You can expect
- I will take the time to get to know you
- I will use straight-forward language you can understand
- I will do my best to make your experience comfortable, easy and effective
- I will work to create real-life strategies for your unique goals
- I will explain and guide you through your options
- I will be accessible to you and easy to work with
- I will provide you with proactive service to help you gain greater confidence with your money
Supported by Teams and Resources
I've developed the relationships necessary to support my clients. I leverage a number of different resources starting with the companies I work with including advanced planning professionals, insurance specialists, advanced technologies, services and the operational support they provide.
FOCUS FINANCIAL - Committed to providing the best client-oriented, independent financial advice. Being a part of Focus Financial means I have access to a network of over 100 advisors who specialize in various areas of financial planning with whom I'm able to collaborate.
OSAIC WEALTH - One of the largest networks of independent wealth management firms in the United States with more than 10,000 financial professionals.
Not Sure How to Get You Started? Use this questionnaire.
What Questions do You Have?
No matter your stage in life. Click the link below and a new window will open, download "Answering the Financial Questions that Count" to see a menu of timely resources. Check the boxes that you have questions about then hit the "CLICK HERE to E-mail your completed request" button to send it back to me.
CLICK HERE - Answering The Financial Questions That Count
It's free, there's no obligation, all your personal information will remain private, and you decide if you want to continue to get contacted by me.
Who I Serve
People Nearing Retirement or Already Retired
For accomplished professionals and investors on the move who want something they can count on
Mid-Career Accumulators and Busy Families
For those overworked professionals and time-challenged parents who want financial plans they can count on
Young Families and Young Adults Just Starting Their Financial Lives
For people in transition who want to chart a straight course to their financial goals
Employers - Financial Education as an Employee Benefit
Find out how providing financial education can help your employees and your organization
Educators and School District Employees
For those who support our communities and shape the future by educating our children
Federal Employees
For Federal Employees who want advice and guidance from a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultantsm practitioner
* Jay Ennis, Focus Financial and Osaic Wealth, Inc. are not government entities or government employees nor are they affiliated with any government entity.
Personal Finance for Women
For those overworked professionals and time-challenged parents who want financial plans they can count on
Free Information and Resources to Get You Started
What Questions do You Have?
No matter your stage in life. Click the link below and a new window will open, download "Answering the Financial Questions that Count" to see a menu of timely resources. Check the boxes that you have questions about then hit the "CLICK HERE to E-mail your completed request" button to send it back to me.
CLICK HERE - Answering The Financial Questions That Count
It's free, there's no obligation, all your personal information will remain private, and you decide if you want to continue to get contacted by me.
Behavioral Finance
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