How we work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their future. We are confident that with our understanding of taxes, coupled with our training as tax professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner and using those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Director
Shawn Bauman brings over a decade of public accounting experience to help with short and long-term tax planning. Going back to school to earn his degree from Wichita State while raising five kids, Shawn brings the same dedication, aptitude, and energy to assisting clients. Paired with the Driven Wealth team, a holistic approach to meeting clients' financial goals can be realized without cumbersome coordination between multiple offices.
Along with five kids, Shawn has been married to Paula for over 25 years. He is a baseball fanatic, and enjoys fishing, cooking out, and golf. Giving back to the community is important to him as he serves on several local boards.
Managing Partner
After working at Koch Industries for 9 years, Brent began a career in the financial services industry because it provided the opportunity to work directly with clients and make an impact on their futures. He brings to our team 20 years of experience understanding client’s financial goals and customizing strategies to help work towards them.
When he’s not working Brent enjoys the lake, upland game hunting, is an avid K-State football fan, Rotarian and an active member of Central Community Church. But what he loves most is spending time with his family. He and his wife, Shauna, have four children: McKenna, Alivia, Evan and Bo.
Managing Partner
Chad Phipps has a knack for translating complex financial strategies and maneuvers into understandable, common language; helping our clients feel more confident about the choices they make. Chad has an extensive background as a small business owner in a variety of fields including construction and retail but made the move to financial services in the beginning of 2008.
His cool, mild-mannered nature fades as he trades the office for the outdoors and spends his family time camping. That is, when not watching or coaching his kids in their respective sports.
Managing Partner
Karsten Bond is our chief financial strategist and puzzle solver. We believe he has a unique ability to see the big picture while focusing on the smallest details. This allows him to encourage our clients to make small course changes that can have an impact on their financial futures. Karsten earned his degree from Kansas State University and has been positively impacting individuals and families through financial planning for over 10 years. Karsten comes from a big family and fills his time being dad to four young children, husband to his wife, and active member of his church. As a sports fan, he can often be found cheering on his alma mater, as well as the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.
