About me
Retirement & Wealth Advisor
Helping Family Caregivers Navigate the Complexities of Caregiving with Confidence—Ensuring Peace of Mind and Financial Security.
Christine Parker, CFP®, APMA™, CRPC™, CSRIC®
Christine Parker is a wealth adviser, financial planner and advocate for busy executives, professionals and family fiduciaries - those balancing their own wealth with the responsibility of managing assets for older parents, trusts, or estates.
Christine is the sole practitioner and founder of Parker Financial, LLC, an independent fee-only registered investment advisory (RIA) firm based in Maryland in 2008.
Education and biography
Education
- Pursuing MSPFP at the College of Financial Planning, a Kaplan Company.
- B.S. in Business Administration, Minor in Finance and Certificate of Financial Management at the University of Maryland University College.
- Executive Certificate in Financial Planning at the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
- Participate in professional continuing educational webinars, seminars and symposia to enhance knowledge and skills.
Professional experience
With over 19 years of experience in personal financial planning, Christine understands that caregiving often forces professionals to make difficult financial trade-offs—sacrificing savings, career opportunities, or personal well-being. Through her Guardian Wealth Care™ services, she provides risk-sensitive financial strategies that help clients balance caregiving costs, optimize workplace benefits, and protect their retirement.
As a thought leader in financial planning psychology, Christine researches the long-term financial impact of caregiving on professionals and develops best-practice strategies to reduce financial stress, enhance financial security, and empower clients to care with confidence.
Your career and caregiving journey deserve a financial plan that works for both.
As a thought leader in financial planning psychology, Christine researches the long-term financial impact of caregiving on professionals and develops best-practice strategies to reduce financial stress, enhance financial security, and empower clients to care with confidence.
Your career and caregiving journey deserve a financial plan that works for both.
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Designations and achievements
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Practitioner
- Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™)
- Chartered SRI Counselor™ (CSRIC®)
- Recipient of the FPA NCA Norma Servens Leadership Award and the Southern Maryland Women's League Woman of Impact Entrepreneur Award
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Financial Planning Solutions for family caregivers and fiduciaries
To learn more about the services at Parker Financial, LLC, call Christine to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.