Our Team

Kevin Chandler, CFP®

Owner / Principal

Kevin Chandler, CFP®, is a Senior Financial Planner and Owner / Principal with Galecki Financial Management. Kevin offers clients extensive expertise and experience in estate planning, working with families on complex estate-tax issues and helping them navigate different planning techniques.

Kevin joined Galecki Financial Management in 2014 and became a shareholder in 2019. 

Prior to joining Galecki, he spent the previous 10 years in financial services in the Chicago market. In 2003, Kevin joined Bank One / JPMorgan Chase in their Internal Audit department. In 2005, Kevin joined the trust department of The Northern Trust Company, where he held roles as an Assist Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, Trust Administrator and Division Head. Kevin was an Advisory Member of the Investment Oversight Committee which reviewed client’s investment portfolios.

Kevin earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, majoring in Finance and Computer Information Systems. Kevin also was a member of IU’s cross-country and track teams, serving as team captain in 2002. 

Outside of the office, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife Megan and two children – Kendall and Duncan. Kevin is an avid biker and triathlete, having completed numerous Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, and three full Ironman contests. Kevin also enjoys doing woodworking projects for family and friends. He also serves as board president for CASS Housing in Fort Wayne. 

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Computer Information Systems from Indiana University Kelley School of Business
• Graduate, ABA National Trust School
  
• Earned Certified Financial Planner™ designation
• Served as Division Head at Northern Trust in Chicago prior to joining Galecki
• Board President, CASS Housing in Fort Wayne