Our Tutors

Sev Meneshian is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and the Lead Planner at Public Retirement Planners.  His commentary has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and Investopedia.

Sev has been teaching CFP® exam candidates all subject areas since 2013 at Northwestern University and Kaplan.

Sev has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and is a Series 63 and 65 licensee.

Gordon Reynolds, CFA®, CFP® is a Chartered Financial Analyst™ and Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner.

Phillip Kashin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®) and holds the Associate in Insurance (AINS®). Phillip currently helps individuals and families with their personal financial planning needs by leveraging his strong background in insurance.

Phillip grew up in Virginia and currently lives in Tucson, AZ with his wife Molly.

Blake Pokley is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and experienced CFP® exam tutor.  

Having been awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship, Blake graduated Oakland University with a major in finance and a minor in accounting.  His specialties regarding CFP® exam prep are in the areas of General Principles, Investments and Retirement Planning. 

Blake’s passion for helping others with their personal finances is carried out through Abide Ministries, where he provides free comprehensive financial planning services to members of under served communities.