Kristina Knecht

Kristina brings a dynamic and unconventional path to the financial services industry, shaped by entrepreneurship, creativity, and real-world experience. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, and now based in Summerville, South Carolina, she studied Commercial Graphics at Trident Technical College before building a successful career as a lead graphic designer and founder of her own consulting and design studio. Through launching, scaling, and ultimately closing businesses, Kristina developed a deep understanding of what it takes to grow and sustain success without a traditional financial roadmap. As the landscape of design evolved, she recognized an opportunity to pivot her strengths—strategic thinking, problem-solving, and pattern recognition—into a field where she could create an even greater, lasting impact. 

Driven by a desire to help others build more intentional futures, Kristina transitioned into financial services after being inspired by a respected mentor whose people-first approach left a lasting impression. She embraced a protégé role to learn the industry from the ground up, guided by a commitment to serve clients with integrity and care. Kristina is especially passionate about working with business owners and high-income professionals who have achieved success but want more clarity, organization, and structure behind the scenes. Having built everything through experience and determination, she relates deeply to clients navigating similar challenges and focuses on helping them reduce blind spots, protect what they’ve built, and create a path forward that offers greater control, stability, and long-term growth. 

Outside of her work, Kristina brings the same energy and curiosity to her personal life that defines her professional approach. A self-described “big kid at heart,” she enjoys strategy games, video games, sci-fi movies, and survival-style challenges that test adaptability and resilience. She loves spending time outdoors hiking or taking road trips, and most importantly, values quality time with her husband, son, and close friends. Kristina is also an active member of her professional community, contributing her time and leadership to organizations that support business growth and connection, particularly for women entrepreneurs. Her journey—from working multiple jobs at a young age to putting herself through college—reflects a resilience and determination that continues to shape how she connects with and advocates for the clients she serves today. 

Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Consolidated Planning, Inc. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Guardian.