About Erin Kinkade, CFP®
Current Role
Financial planner
Expertise
- Insurance Planning
- Education Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Investment Planning
- Military Benefits
- Behavioral Finance
Certifications & Degrees
- Certified Financial Planner™
- Chartered Financial Consultant
- Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Georgia
Personal Finance Experience
Erin has been working in financial services since 2006. Her primary focus was servicing, advising, consulting, and planning for clients.
Erin began her career at a registered investment advisory and broker dealer (RIA/BD) firm. While at the RIA/BD, Erin was a registered representative and registered investment advisor. She focused on client service, investment advice, and financial planning for high-net-worth clients. Erin made a career change in 2020 to become a financial planner at AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust, focusing solely on comprehensive financial planning for military members and their families.
Erin is a certified financial planner (CFP®) and chartered financial consultant (ChFC®). Her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following: military benefits, risk mitigation, savings, cash-flow projections, life insurance and long-term care analysis, education planning, investment analysis, retirement planning, withdrawal strategies, tax-saving recommendations, and estate transfer planning.
Latest from Erin Kinkade, CFP®
Best Cash Advance Apps for Gig Workers and Freelancers
Cash advance apps give you small amounts of money to help cover bills or other...
How to Finance Your Airbnb With a Loan [6 Strategies]
Thinking about turning a property into a thriving Airbnb? There are several creative ways to...
How to Consolidate Student Loans [Federal and Private]
Most students end up taking out many different loans over the course of their college...
HELOC Calculator: How Much Can You Borrow?
Our HELOC calculator helps you estimate how much you can borrow, what your monthly payment might be, and how factors like interest rates...
What Is a Second Mortgage? How It Works and Expert Recommendations
Do you know how much your home is worth? According to CoreLogic, the average homeowner...
The 12 Pros and Cons of Private Student Loans
Private student loans can help you close an education funding gap if federal student aid isn’t enough to pay for school. Private lenders...
The Best Earned Wage Access Apps in 2025
Offering an earned wage access (EWA) app as a company benefit is an excellent way to attract potential employees, retain current employees, and,...
Fastest Personal Loans for Quick Cash in 2025
Waiting days for funding on a personal loan may seem like an eternity when you need fast cash. Many lenders offer same-day funding...
The Top 8 Reasons College Is So Expensive These Days [February 2025 Edition]
College tuition costs have become too expensive for the average American student. Case in point:...
Need to Borrow $500 Instantly? The Best Cash Advance Apps and Other Options to Consider
Need $500 fast? Cash advance apps offer one of the quickest and most accessible ways...