Colin Bell

John's son, Colin, joined the company in 2003, adding his years of Fortune 100 experience in finance and technology to the business.
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John is married to Mary Lou and they have two children, Colin and Kristin.
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John and Colin now enjoy working together at Bell Financial Planning Co.
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Colin Bell is a Certified Financial PlannerÔ (CFP®).He joined BFP in early 2003 after 5 years with a Fortune 100 corporation.Colin brings financial experience not only from his time at a large corporation but also from his Bachelors in Finance which he earned at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Business.

Colin, the son of John and Mary Lou, grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School, during which time he was an exchange student for a year in Hanover, Germany.He subsequently attended The University of Texas at Austin and spent a year abroad on an internship with a German pharmaceutical company in Wiesbaden, Germany.Later in his University career, Colin studied Spanish for a semester in Morelia, Mexico.Colin speaks fluent German and functional Spanish.After graduating, he accepted a position with International Paper in Memphis, Tennessee and completed assignments in Memphis, Tennessee, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Jackson, Mississippi.While working and living in Mississippi, Colin met his wife, Anna, then in medical school.Colin and Anna were married in 2003 in Laurel, Mississippi and have since made their home in Austin where Anna is a pediatrician in central Austin at the Pediatric Center of Austin.

Colin is a member of the Financial Planning Association, an international organization of financial planners focused on providing comprehensive planning to individuals and families.He is also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the nation's leading association of fee-only comprehensive financial planning professionals.During tax season Colin volunteers to complete tax returns for low-income families.Colin is also an active member of Hyde Park Baptist Church.

Colin and Anna enjoy traveling and snow skiing and Colin is an avid runner with a particular affection for the marathon.About the marathon, Colin says, "The marathon is one race where hard work can win against athletic ability.It is a test of endurance, time management, focus and boundaries."

Colin has built his reputation on his integrity and his ability to understand a client's situation and goals.His passion lies in providing clients with financial independence through planning and good decision-making. [top]

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