Founder and Financial Advisor
Chris helps individuals and families across Western New York, and beyond, see how their money fits together, starting with a conversation about their lives.
Chris has spent 15 years in financial planning, and the work still draws on what first pulled him toward engineering: a love of math and the satisfaction of a good puzzle. Along the way he realized that the part he cared about most was the people. Financial planning asks for analytical rigor and real human understanding in equal measure, and it turned out to be where both interests met.
Chris grew up in a small, diverse town in Western New York, and he credits that upbringing for much of how he works today. His friends came from every corner of school life, from athletes and musicians to the students who lived for math, and he learned to move comfortably among all of them.
The 2008 financial crisis shaped how Chris thinks about planning. He saw how differently people responded to the same market, and how one frightening season could color someone's relationship with money for years. He built Wright Park Wealth around that lesson, treating planning as part analysis and part coaching and helping people make decisions that fit their own circumstances, particularly when emotions run high.
He holds the CFP® designation and works as a fiduciary, which means he's responsible for acting in the best interest of the people he advises.
Chris lives in Rochester with his wife, Caitlin, and their three children. The family spends much of its free time outdoors, picking apples in the fall and cheering on the Buffalo Bills, as everyone in Western New York eventually does.
A few of the topics we're asked about most often.
Cash flow and budgeting
Before anything else, we want to understand what comes in, what goes out, and what you want your money to do. The rest of the plan is built on that.
Retirement income planning
We map where retirement income could come from and how Social Security, Medicare timing, and taxes shape the first few years.
Roth conversion planning
A Roth conversion makes sense for some people and not for others. We walk through the tradeoffs with you so the decision is an informed one, ideally alongside your tax professional.
Tax planning and strategy
We look at how taxes affect your income, investments, and estate decisions, so you can see the tradeoffs before you commit.
Estate and multi-generational planning
We help you think through beneficiaries, trusts, and what you'd like to leave behind, then work with your estate planning attorney.
Education and family planning
Whether it's a 529 plan for a child or a 401(k) left behind at an old job, we help you see how each decision fits the larger plan.
Planning is educational and isn't tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified tax or legal professional about your specific situation.
Email, call, or use the contact form. Share a little about your situation, and we'll follow up personally.
A place for the whole picture.
