Chad Tourin is the founder and CEO of KINNECT Financial.   Breaking free from traditional transactional planning, KINNECT Financial strives to Kinnect all individual strategies and professional advisors with their clients’ ultimate vision.   This integrated and unified framework, combined with KINNECT’S emphasis on relationships and collaboration, optimizes wealth for individuals and businesses throughout their financial journey.

A licensed CPA, attorney, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over 20 years of professional experience, Chad’s unique multidisciplinary perspective allows him to excel at integrating complex financial, legal, and tax planning into tailored financial strategies for the nuanced needs of ultra-high net worth and business owner clients.  Chad has extensive experience in asset protection strategies, buy-sell and exit planning, wealth management, customized insurance planning utilizing premium financing, and estate tax planning.

Chad consistently ranks amongst the top financial advisors in the nation.   He perennially achieves Society 1851 and Blue Chip Council, placing him in the top 250 financial professionals at MassMutual. Chad has been published on various media outlets such as US News & Report and Yahoo Finance, and is regularly asked to provide commentary on the Mass Mutual blog.   He was most recently recognized in 2023 as a “Men of Influence” by South Florida Business and Wealth.

A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Chad dedicates time to educating others on the importance of financial wellness, particularly at Nova Southeastern University, where he provides financial education to aspiring graduate level professionals.  Chad is also actively involved in the South Florida Community, most notably serving as a Memorial Hospital Legacy Leader, a member of the Planned Giving Council, and is active at his synagogue, Temple Dor Dorim.

Chad graduated the University of Florida in 2007 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting and obtained his CPA* license in 2008. He later went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Florida International University College of Law and in 2013, became a member of the Florida Bar.

Outside of his professional life, Chad lives in Weston and is a proud father of two daughters, Olivia and Hannah.  In his free time, Chad enjoys golfing, traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, and cheering on his favorite New York sports teams.

Education

University of Florida, BS (2002-2006), University of Florida, Masters in Accounting (2006-2007), Florida International University College of Law (2010-2013)

Hobbies

Golfing, sports enthusiast, movies, beach

Affiliations & Memberships

Florida Bar, Florida Board of Accountancy, Member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA),