GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP - Key Persons
Judi has been in the financial services industry since 2001. Providing more personalized financial planning services, educational workshops for clients, and taking time to understanding each client's unique needs are the reasons that she started Griffin Financial Services Group.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) and a certificate of completion from Dave Ramey's Financial Peace University are some of the education she has completed. Judi is a part-time instructor at Washington University and has reviewed personal finance textbooks for McGraw-Hill. Judi is also a frequent speaker on the subject of women and investing,
Certifications earned by Judith Griffin
Karla Brown began her career at Union Electric in June 1977. She started in Customer Accounts where they filed customer records for the meter reading department. Karla then moved on to the Customer Service department, handling records for customers moving in and out, making sure the power was put into their name. She loved the job duties of being able to work with the public. However, as a single parent, being forced to work overtime at the drop of a dime, Karla decided to move on to a different job within the company. As God would have it, she landed in the Accounts Payable department where she worked for the next 32 years. In A/P, they paid all the bills for the company. From the wire on the pole that supplied your electric, to the bills for contractors that cut down the trees away from the wires. Karla worked with the most wonderful group of Christian women who cared about the job they did and enjoyed working with one another. They always helped each other out. No matter what. At the age of 60, Karla retired to begin the next chapter of her life. Little did she know how very much she really enjoyed working the dirt in her very hands. It's like trying to help God, with all the wonder He has created. Karla enjoys helping others find themselves in their dirt. She has also found a way to help others outside of the dirt by being their driver when they are unable. It really makes Karla feel good when she can help others. She gets a feeling of satisfaction that makes her smile. Karla has one daughter, Dr. Drea Brown, Assistant Professor at Texas State University.
Sanford is a Paraplanner and Social Security Strategist at Griffin Financial Group. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Washington University, is certified as a Professional Engineer, and is currently a licensed real estate broker. He worked for four years as a Credit Manager at All Saints Credit Union, moving on to become the General Manager for another three years, while also serving on their Board of Directors. His work credentials include working at Harris Corporation as a Retired Systems Solution Engineer and Consultant, and as a retired lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.