Meghaan R. Lurtz, is a Senior Research Associate at Kitces.com. In addition to her work on the site, Meghaan teaches at multiple universities. Meghaan has finished her Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University. Meghaan is a past President of the Financial Therapy Association. Working with Financial Planners Meghaan saw the need to bring client-focused psychology into the planning process. An experienced business advisor, from her background in I/O Psychology, she combines her love of people and pro-active mentoring with specialized financial support and literacy to change lives and lifestyles for the better.