Bryan Gum, CFP®, RLP®
Financial planning for entrepreneurs, athletes and high-performers | Fiduciary
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Financial planning for entrepreneurs, athletes and high-performers | Fiduciary
Areas of Focus
- Business Owners
- Cash Flow
- Education Funding
- Estate Planning
- Financial Life Planning
- Giving
- Insurance
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Taxes
About Bryan Gum, CFP®, RLP®
Hi, I’m Bryan Gum. For the last decade, I served clients at a $1B+ planning firm in Kansas City—where I became the youngest Partner in the firm’s history at age 27. As a Certified Financial Planner® Professional and Registered Life Planner®, I have had the privilege of guiding hundreds of clients through financial decisions both big and small. But somewhere along the way, a quiet voice started asking me if there was something more……at first, I ignored it. I told myself I had a great role, amazing clients, and good reasons to stay. But the question kept resurfacing:
“What kind of life are you being called to build - for yourself and for others?”
When my wife Jillian and I began working with our own financial planner trained as a Registered Life Planner® (RLP®), it changed the way I saw this profession. I realized the most powerful financial advice doesn't start with money—it starts with listening to your inner voice and getting clear on your ideal life.
Through that work with our planner, and my own journey to become an RLP®, I finally had the space, time and intention to listen… and that quiet voice became a clear call: it was time to build something of my own.
My Approach
I help clients clarify what matters most, and then build a financial life to support it.
▪️ Clarifying your vision of an ideal life using the EVOKE® method
▪️ Building a cash flow plan that reflects your priorities
▪️ Optimizing decision making to protect your time
▪️ Managing investments using an evidence-based approach
▪️ Optimizing lifetime taxes, and thinking holistically about risk and legacy
▪️ Creating space for rest, creativity and meaning
Beyond The Work
Outside of Lighthouse, you’ll find me spending time with my wife Jillian and our dog, Lando. I love staying active, so you’ll find me working out or cold-plunging at 2020FIT, playing padel at La Casa del Padel, or diving into a new creative project—editing travel videos, writing music, or working on our home.
I’m a member of Amalfi, a members-only group of athletes, investors and entrepreneurs fueling growth through competition and camaraderie. I care deeply about helping people live into what they’re uniquely called to do. Some of the most talented people I know - artists, musicians, entrepreneurs - have been held back by financial stress or disorganization. I want to change that.
Because when money stops being a burden, it becomes a tool for freedom, creativity, and impact.
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
- Registered Life Planner (RLP)
Affiliations
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CFP Board
- XY Planning Network
Primary Location
Kansas City
Video
Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Only
- Flat Fee
- Percentage of Assets Managed
What to expect in the first meeting
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a free exploration meeting. This is a calm, honest conversation to see if working together makes sense. I look forward to speaking with you.Offers Investment Management
Yes
About Lighthouse Planning
At Lighthouse Planning, we believe financial planning is about more than money—it’s about aligning your money with the life you’re meant to live.As a Financial Life Planning firm, we guide our clients through the EVOKE® process, as taught by the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, helping you uncover what truly matters most. Because when your financial decisions reflect your deepest values, clarity and confidence follow.
The world is noisy, and it’s easy to let logic and fear drown out the quiet voice inside — the one that knows exactly where you want to go. We help you tune in, map out your vision, and design a financial life plan that supports the journey ahead.
From cash flow to investments, taxes, risk management, and estate planning, we take a truly comprehensive approach — ensuring every financial decision moves you toward a life well-lived.
A partnership rooted in trust, kindness, and clarity.
Your money should reflect your life… not the other way around.
You’ve worked hard to build something meaningful. You’re earning a strong income or have found success in your business… But with that success comes complexity, questions, and a sense that it’s time to be more intentional.
We’re here to help you clarify what matters most:
✔ Clarify your priorities
✔ Envision a meaningful life
✔ Align money with values
✔ Organize your finances
✔ Create a personalized plan
✔ Invest with clarity and confidence
We Might Be A Good Fit If:
✔ You’re running a busy life and business, and want a steady partner to keep you focused financially.
✔ You’re facing big money questions and want a clear, actionable path forward.
✔ Your financial foundation is strong, but you’re unsure what’s missing or how to prioritize and optimize.
✔ You want to feel more aligned with your partner on how to use your money to build your shared life.
✔ You’re seeking a thoughtful advisor with a network of trusted pros—CPAs, attorneys, agents, therapists, and more.
Education
Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Economics
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Working Out
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- Gen X
- Professional Athletes
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