User:Kevguttman/sandbox

= Kevin A. Guttman = Kevin A. Guttman is a best-selling author (The Swiss Army Knife of Retirement Planning) and works as a Reverse Mortgage Planner in Colorado Springs, CO. He is fervent about helping people with their home financing, especially in the golden years of retirement.

Born and raised in Orange County, California, he now calls Colorado home. Growing up in a real estate family ignited his interest for finance. He went with his dad to look at properties, talk to clients and attended a few closings as a young lad.

Education

 * High School Diploma - John F. Kennedy High School
 * Associate of Arts in Business - Cypress College
 * Bachelor of Science in Communication - Oral Roberts University
 * Master of Arts in Management - Regent University
 * Master of Arts in Communication - Regent University
 * Master of Biblical Studies - Regent University
 * Post-Graduate Studies in Leadership - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Career
Kevin began his career in the non-profit sector raising money for people in impoverished nations to have clean water, medical clinics, schools, and small business loans. After raising millions of dollars, 12 years of traveling and spending time in a few dozen nations, Kevin transitioned to the business world.

Since 2004 Kevin has navigated the nuances of the Residential Lending arena through servicing hundreds of satisfied & repeat clients.

Kevin is active in the Colorado Springs community and is proud to help local Veterans, which led me to earn the Military Mortgage Specialist Designation. As a former Pastor, current and Business Professional, he understands the pressure and busy schedules that these people face.

In 2015, he began working with retired clients on reverse mortgage loans and found that helping seniors is something he is very passionate about. In 2016, he wrote his first book, The Swiss Army Knife of Retirement Planning, and published early in 2017. He continues to help retirees with cash-flow needs in their golden years.

Community
Kevin served on the CIVA Charter School Board and the European Christian Mission International Board of Directors.

He is part of his local Rotary chapter. Kevin volunteers with Junior Achievement teaching school children about finance. He is well known in his local Business Networking International group (BNI), he enjoys networking and connecting people.

Personal
Kevin has been married to the same, beautiful woman since 1988, is a father to five children and now a grandfather. He is a voracious reader, sports enthusiast and even referees high school basketball and football games on the weekend. Kevin is an ordained minister and serves at his local church as a volunteer pastor.