With over two decades in the financial services industry, she specializes in enhancing collaboration, streamlining processes, and guiding teams through complex transitions to ensure seamless service. Before assuming her current role, Kristian served as Chief Operating Officer at Collins Investment Group for over a decade. She was instrumental in the firm’s growth and operational excellence, leading strategic initiatives in client service, team development, branding, and technology integration. Her leadership in streamlining operations and defining specialized workflows enabled advisors and associates to maximize their expertise, ultimately enhancing the client experience. Her contributions helped establish the firm’s reputation as a premier wealth management team, earning national recognitions such as Barron’s Top 1200 Wealth Advisors, Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors, and the Financial Times Top 400.

A Kansas native, Kristian built her career in the Mid-Atlantic region, valuing leadership and teamwork as core tenets of her professional journey. However, her greatest fulfillment comes from mentoring and supporting the next generation—including her adult children—as they navigate their futures. Committed to fostering future leaders beyond her own family, Kristian is a proud supporter of the Future Business Leaders of America, Emporia State University Chapter, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management.