Steven Kibbel

Certified Financial Planner

Steven Kibbel is a Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Kibbel Financial Planning based in Franklin, Tennessee. With over a decade of experience, he is passionate about empowering people to take charge of their financial future by offering comprehensive financial planning services, including cash flow planning, investment planning, and retirement planning. Steven has previous experience working as a Financial Planner and Advisor at LPL Financial, Beacon Capital Management, and Merrill Lynch.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Middle Tennessee State University

Professional Achievements

Published author of several children's books focused on teaching financial literacy

Certifications & Organizations

Certified Financial Planner
Chartered Financial Consultant
Chartered Life Underwriter
Series 7 licensed
Series 66 licensed
Real Estate Broker

Favorite Piece of Advice

Control Where Your Money Goes, or It Will Control Where You Go. Plan Now, Relax Later!

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Co-authored Articles (15)

How to Check Medicaid Status Online, by Phone, or in Person

Find your Medicaid eligibility and application status with our guideMedicaid is a federal program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. Although the program is federal, it is administered by state agenc...

How to Tell a Check Is Fake & What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed

Find out how fake checks work and how to spot oneDid you know that fake checks are the number one scam in the United States? In this day and age, it’s especially important to check your checks for inaccuracies to ensur...

How to Emancipate Yourself as a Teen: Requirements & Legal Process

Step-by-step instructions on becoming an emancipated minorIf you’re under 18 and already living apart from your parents (or want to live separately from them), you might be considering emancipation. This process gives ...

How to Dispute Wells Fargo Credit and Debit Card Charges

When & why to dispute charges (plus, how to fight chargebacks)Disputing a Wells Fargo credit or debit card charge is a way to get your money back if you didn’t authorize the transaction or you aren’t happy with the g...

How to

Get Rich (Kids)

Have you ever wanted something, but your parents won't buy it? You could buy it yourself if you were rich. There are a lot of ways to make money and get rich as a kid. You can try selling old items, performing services, ...

How to

Find Lost Money

Losing money can be very upsetting, especially if it is a large amount. You can look for lost money on the internet using the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators website, which will direct you to se...

How to

Calculate Credit Sales

How to

Buy Nothing

The proposition to “buy nothing” can seem daunting and difficult to achieve. But buying nothing, even for a year, can save you thousands of dollars and make you more spending conscious. Start with simple adjustments ...

How to Avoid Probate in Canada

Get around costly estate fees Probate is the legal process of collecting and distributing a person's assets after his or her death. As attorney fees, court costs, probate fees, or taxes can be expensive, many choose to p...

How to

Exchange Currency

Many international travelers exchange currency before they depart so they have at least a little money for a cab at the airport or other immediate expenses. Once you reach your destination, you are likely to find currenc...

What is a CPN and Is It Legal?

How to avoid CPN scams & improve your creditA CPN, or credit privacy number, is a 9-digit number that looks similar to a social security number (SSN). While CPNs are often marketed as ways to repair your credit and hide ...

How to Pass a Life Insurance Exam

Eager to pass your life insurance exam but need the right game plan? No matter what type of insurance company you're looking to work with, you'll have to master this important test in order to earn your life insurance li...

How to

Add a Baby to Health Insurance

As you welcome a new baby into your family, you may be considering how you can ensure your new addition has health insurance coverage. If you have health insurance already through your employer or through a family health...

How to

Reduce Emergency Room Bills

Although some regions of the world offer free health care, many people are left to prioritize the problems that they believe are worth a visit to the hospital. To make matters even more complicated, different plans offer...

How to

Apply for an SSS Loan

If you are a citizen of the Philippines and are employed (or self-employed), you are a member of the Social Security System (SSS). SSS provides a number of benefits for its members, including salary and housing loans. Th...