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Chris Pape, APMA, CEPA

An hourly financial advisor focused on business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Pape Financial Chris Pape, APMA, CEPA
Bentonville, AR

Serving Clients Nationwide

An hourly financial advisor focused on business owners and entrepreneurs.

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479.418.9312

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Areas of Focus

  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Owning a Business
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Me

Hi, I'm Chris Pape. I have been married to my wife Melissa for 19 years, and we have two teenage daughters. Being a husband and a father is the most important and rewarding job in my life. These three amazing women have broadened my worldview in so many ways. My twenty-year-old self would have scoffed at the idea of attending the orchestra or theatre, but thanks to their influence these are some of my favorite activities.

I spent the first twenty years of my career as the owner/operator of a successful trucking company. Following the sale of this business, I worked as a financial advisor at a large broker-dealer. Most recently, I advised on closely held businesses and private equity funds held in trusts at one of the Nation's largest banks.

Along the way, I attained my Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor designation and completed the American Bankers Association Certificate in Trust Administration. Recently, I became a Certified Exit Planning Advisor to help business owners maximize the value of their companies. As a lifelong learner, I look forward to pursuing additional educational opportunities to enhance the service I provide to clients. I am very excited to share my experience, education and expertise to assist others on their financial journey.

I am an avid cyclist that enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking (or combining all three…shoutout Rule of Three!) This is one of the many reasons we settled in Bentonville, AR, the mecca of all things cycling. I love meeting new friends on group rides, and some of my best thoughts come to fruition while riding solo. Being in the woods or on the side of a mountain is where I feel at peace, and I enjoy any outdoor activities I can do there (especially if it requires a helmet)!

Melissa and I volunteer with our children to support various causes including the fine arts, food insecurity, and education. Recently, we have pitched in to help Bentonville recover from damage caused by tornadoes. I have served on the Board of Directors at a camp for individuals with special needs, for an organization dedicated to ending generational poverty, and for a non-profit that raises funds for the construction and maintenance of mountain bike trails.

Professional Designations

  • Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA)
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)

Primary Location

Bentonville, Arkansas 72712

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone
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Compensation Methods

  • Advice-Only
  • Fee Only
  • Hourly Rate

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule an introductory conversation at no cost and learn more about our process. We'll get to know each other and determine if we are a good fit to work together. I look forward to speaking with you.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

Pape Financial is an hourly fee only, advice only financial advisor focused on business owners and entrepreneurs. We can help you build your team of professional advisors or coordinate with your current team to ensure seamless integration of your financial plan. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, I can help you understand what your business is worth today and how you can maximize its value when you are ready to transition ownership.

✔️ HOURLY FEES AND NO COMMITMENTS

Our model offers the peace of mind that comes from professional advice while providing freedom from ongoing commitments to subscription-based fees. We are confident that you will see the value in the advice we provide, and choose to make us a trusted partner in your financial future.

✔️ NOTHING STAYS BEHIND THE CURTAIN

We're committed to sharing what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. No question is off limits, and we'll always give a straight answer. We don't sell insurance or other products to clients, ensuring our recommendations only have your best interest in mind. We don’t need to use buzz words like “radical transparency,” it's just our way of doing business.

✔️ BUSINESS OWNERS

Owning a business presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. We can provide guidance on anything from entity selection to exit planning. We offer solutions that help you understand what your business is worth today and how you can increase its value. With business ownership experience, we understand that your personal, financial and business circumstances are intertwined.

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Achieving the retirement of your dreams is important, but so is the journey to get there. While saving will be a top priority, we’ll also consider the life you want to lead along the way. We will use facts and data to make decisions, but dreams and desires will be part of the equation as well.

Education

Creighton University, BSBA, Finance

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Family
  • Volunteering

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Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Dual Income Family
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Living in Retirement

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Trust & Integrity

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 12, 2024
When it comes to choosing a financial advisor the number one thing that comes to my mind is, trust. I found that Chris presented himself in a professional manner, and he overwhelmingly gave me the feeling that he was someone I could trust. It was important to me to share my personal story with him, so he had the information needed to manage my financial goals. Chris is someone that holds himself to a high level of integrity in both his personal and professional life.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Former Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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