James M. Knaus CFP®

James M. Knaus, CFP® is a practitioner in Troy, Michigan, specializing in comprehensive financial planning on a fee basis. With over 39 years of experience, Jim has amassed unique breadth and depth in the financial arena.

Mr. Knaus is also the Faculty Chair at Oakland University's Personal Financial Planning Program, and teaches the Retirement Planning class as well as the On-Line Case Study. His evaluations are consistently superior, as he delivers innovative, fresh and entertaining programs.

Jim has appeared in significant numbers of media opportunities, offering his expertise and insight, including:

• Featured Certified Financial Planner™ in The Detroit News Money Makeover.
• Appearances on WDIV Channel 4 in Detroit.
• Special interview on CNBC regarding disability insurance and retirement issues.
• Quoted in Time, Money, Forbes, The Economist, Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.

In addition, Jim writes extensively and edits materials prepared by other professionals.

• He is a contributing author for the National Certification Examination prepared by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, and has seven cases accepted for use.
• Annually, he updates the popular "Financial Planning in Retirement" in Advising the Older Client published by ICLE in Michigan.
• Jim has recently completed his book Why Are You Laughing? which is a collection of humorous stories, each with a financial lesson, from his extensive career. Orders can be placed through www.whyareyoulaughing.com.