Kirk is a founding partner of Collins and Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent, locally owned retirement planning and wealth management firm. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and a specialization in financial planning. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered Financial Consultant, Kirk uses the financial planning process to help his clients with investment management, risk management, tax planning, retirement planning and estate planning.

Prior to founding Collins and Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC, Kirk worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Financial for 8 years.  

Kirk lives in Hicksville, Ohio with his wife, Lisa and their three children. He is a past president of the Hicksville Rotary Club, and an active volunteer with many local organizations. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, boating, taking international mission trips and coaching his kids youth sports teams. He and his family attend Cornerstone Church in Hicksville.