I’ve taught thousands how to optimally invest money, manage benefits, plan for retirement, and build wealth. Starting anew in 2023, I’m now devoted to passing along that knowledge on a much broader scale. If you want to be a more effective money manager, I’ll teach you too!
Besides KeithDorney.com and my free Best Money Newsletter, I publish financial planning-related books on a variety of subjects, including Roth investing, money management, and estate planning. E-book, paperback, and audio formats are available. Check them out at my Amazon Author Page.
Long ago, I was a 2-time all-American, and the 10th player picked in the NFL draft. I quickly realized those slick agents and financial advisors soliciting my business did not have my best interests at heart. After witnessing colleague after colleague getting ripped off, I started preaching basic money management principles to anyone in the locker room who would listen. That was, of course, between smashing into opponents head-on or defending our quarterback from assault, which is what I did for a living as a 300-pound plus offensive tackle.
It was those nine years with the Detroit Lions where my passion for helping others with their personal finances grew. I negotiated my own contracts and provided those services to a few of my teammates who got what I was saying, saving us thousands. At age 30, I moved on from the NFL to realize my true calling as a financial author and teacher. I earned my MAT from the University of San Francisco and attained Certified Financial Planner® status while teaching high school English before a decades-long career as a financial planner and corporate trainer.
My wife Katherine and I settled in Sonoma County, California, where we raised our two kids and still reside. When not teaching and writing, I enjoy hanging out in the garden and spending time with family and friends.