As the son of an economist and mechanical engineer, Chris has been fascinated by financial markets his entire life and realized early on that portfolio management and financial planning were his true calling. Chris brings this passion to work each day and finds great joy in working with clients, developing relationships, and navigating the fluid financial markets.
After graduating with a degree in finance and a minor in economics at the University of Oregon, he began his career in wealth management in 2002, working as an investment advisor with employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual families. Chris founded Werner Financial Group in 2008 to create a firm that places the client’s best interest at the forefront of every decision.
Chris and Annica are the proud parents of three dynamic, clever, and strong-willed children: Wyatt (13), Holden (11), and Clara (8). While he’s not working or spending time with family, Chris enjoys running relentlessly, skiing aggressively, and playing aggravating rounds of shameful golf.