Chris Harris
Chief Investment Officer
PHD Finance
Elevated Wealth Strategies for Enduring Legacies
As Chief Investment Officer for Strategic Advisory Partners, Chris Harris, PhD Finance, plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s investment strategies. His career, rooted in financial education and practical application, reflects a dedication to understanding and navigating the unique financial landscapes of both individuals and businesses.
Chris’s experience includes serving as Director of the Center for Financial Literacy and Chair of the Department of Finance at Elon University, as well as holding an analyst position at Greenwich Alternative Investments.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and four children on their farm and pursuing his passion for reading. He holds a PhD in Finance from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a BS in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University.
Legacy Planning
Endowment Strategies
Investment Strategies
Charitable Giving
Estate Planning
Succession Planning
Tax Planning
Business Planning
Recent Blogs & Content
Paying For College
Paying For College: A Strategic Guide - Chris Harris, Strategic Advisory PartnersSaving for college can often feel like a daunting task – or sometimes like it isn't even possible. We've all heard those stories in the news about individuals who racked up $300,000 in...
Why I Only Buy Toyotas
Why I Only Buy Toyotas - By Chris HarrisI teach classes on personal finance and have a policy in my class that after the first time we talk about “cars,” we only refer to them as “depreciating assets” going forward. By calling a car a “depreciating asset,” it helps to...
Am I Too Young for a Financial Advisor?
Am I Too Young For a Financial Advisor? - Chris Harris, Strategic Advisory Partners“Someday” and “Eventually” are two words that seem to be used often for many different topics in life. “Eventually” I will start my diet. “Someday” I will have time for my hobby. ...
Finding Your Spaghetti
Finding your Spaghetti - Chris Harris, Strategic Advisory PartnersMy first job out of college was with a hedge fund as a risk analyst. When I first started the job I wanted to understand the culture and hopefully find my place to fit in. A common practice for my...
The Cost of Waiting Five Years
The Cost of Waiting 5 Years - Chris Harris, Strategic Advisory PartnersOne of the hardest parts of having an investment plan and saving for the future is just getting started. There are always reasons to procrastinate or delay, whether it is just a lack of interest or...
Crossing Your Fingers is Not a Strategy
Crossing Your Fingers is Not a Strategy Chris Harris - Financial AdvisorThroughout my life, I have heard many people use expressions like “fingers crossed!” In fact, I have used the same expression when talking about getting into graduate school, getting a job, or...
