Devin Carroll

Devin Carroll is a dedicated financial planner with a passion for simplifying retirement planning. As the youngest of three brothers, Devin's early years were spent traversing the vast state of Texas, from Amarillo to Laredo, and everywhere in between. In his late teens, his family moved to a small city outside of Shreveport, Louisiana, where he finished high school and attended college. During this time, he met and fell in love with Karen, a blonde-haired girl who would become his wife. Over two decades later, they have three children and three dogs. In 2016, Karen left her job as a registered nurse to join Devin full-time in their business. Devin's professional journey began in 2003 as a financial advisor with Edward Jones. In 2010, driven by his commitment to educational values, transparent practices, and minimizing conflicts of interest, he took the entrepreneurial leap and established his own firm, Carroll Advisory Group. As the firm's owner and lead advisor, Devin oversees all operations of the advisory and service teams. His extensive work in retirement planning has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Despite this recognition, Devin remains humble, considering himself an eternal student of retirement planning. He shares his knowledge with a large audience, reaching over 1,000,000 users monthly through his website, podcast, and YouTube channel. When he's not working, Devin leads an uncomplicated life, spending quality time with his family. He enjoys cooking in his outdoor kitchen, especially anything that involves wood and fire. Devin also loves exploring the scenic trails of the Ozarks with his family and attending Church on The Rock most Sundays. Devin's ultimate goal is to help reduce his readers' stress and provide them with the clarity and confidence needed for an awesome retirement. Over his 20+ years working with retirees, he has encountered many who enter their retirement years burdened by worry, fear, and anxiety due to poor financial decisions, a lack of proper guidance, and unclear planning. Recognizing that retirement planning is as much about emotions as it is about data, Devin uses his natural ability to teach to ensure his clients navigate their retirement journey successfully. Through his books, blog, and podcast, Devin Carroll continues to make a significant impact in the world of retirement planning, helping countless individuals achieve a sense of peace in their retirement.