Gary Christie is a Relationship Development Associate with Financial Growth Partners. A U.S. Army veteran and DePaul University graduate with a B.S. in Accountancy, Gary brings a diverse background in anti-money laundering investigations, internal audit, technical writing, financial reporting, and research at large financial institutions. His analytical experience is paired with something he considers equally important: the ability to listen, communicate clearly, and understand the person behind the numbers.
Having grown up with financial insecurity, Gary understands firsthand how much stress and uncertainty money can bring. That experience drives his work today. Whether working with someone who loves digging into the details or someone who feels overwhelmed by their financial picture, Gary’s goal is to help create clarity around where they are today, where they want to go, and the path that can help move them forward. He hopes to be known as a professional who helps others pursue their goals and dreams through exceptional service, empathy, and dedicated support.
Originally from Watertown, New York, Gary has called Norfolk, Virginia, home for the past nine years. He joined Financial Growth Partners because the firm aligns with his values of service and empathy, along with its human-centered approach to financial guidance. Outside of work, Gary enjoys traveling, diving deeply into data and research, and supporting bulldogs and bulldog rescue organizations.
Who Gary Works With
Gary works with individuals and families from all walks of life and across a wide range of income levels, providing personalized financial guidance based on each client’s unique circumstances, priorities, and goals. He believes a meaningful financial strategy should be accessible at every stage of the financial journey, whether clients are building a financial foundation, navigating life changes, planning for the future, or seeking greater clarity around their finances.
Serving Clients Nationwide
Gary is available to work with clients across all 50 states and U.S. territories, allowing him to serve individuals and families well beyond his local community. Rather than focusing on one specific type of client, Gary values the diversity of the people he works with and the different goals, experiences, and perspectives they bring to financial planning.
His approach starts with understanding the person behind the numbers. From there, Gary works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed around where they are today and where they want to go next.