Stephan Shipe, Ph.D., CFA, CFP is a financial educator, advisor, and investor. Through his work as a professor and owner of an hourly investment advisory firm, Stephan works toward his mission of empowering individuals to take control of their finances without paying a wealth manager. His research on investment advisor compensation and conflicts of interest has led him to work with regulators on new laws to help investors better understand the fees they pay. Stephan enjoys working with his team advising on complex financial situations through his hourly financial advisory firm, one of the largest hourly advisory firms in the US. Outside of the office, Stephan fills his time with his family outdoors, coaching little league, and running.