My mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure your financial decisions today create a lasting impact tomorrow.
When my wife and I moved to the United States in 2012, we began a new chapter shaped by ambition, resilience, and opportunity. With a deep-rooted passion for finance, I quickly recognized that traditional financial planning often lacked something essential: a genuine human connection. Too often, advice felt generic and disconnected from the values, goals, and lives it was meant to serve.
That realization led me to found Lestna Retirement. Inspired by the Russian word prelestno, meaning lovely or delightful, Lestna reflects my belief that life, along with the legacy you leave behind, should feel meaningful, intentional, and true to who you are. My commitment is to provide holistic, unbiased financial guidance that respects your personal journey and helps you make thoughtful, well-informed decisions aligned with your long-term goals.
My expertise focuses on estate and legacy planning, with an emphasis on tax-efficient strategies. The goal is not only to preserve wealth, but to enhance its positive impact for your family and the causes that matter most to you.
Credentials
I hold the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) designations, reflecting my commitment to acting in your best interests at all times. I am also a candidate for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification, having completed all required education coursework and currently preparing for the exam.
Sharing Knowledge
I’m passionate about making complex financial topics accessible and practical. Through my YouTube channel, I share clear, actionable insights to help you make more confident financial decisions.
I’m also the author of the book The Resolute 401(k) Participant, designed to help you navigate retirement planning and build a secure, worry-free future.
Local Impact
As a board member of the Nordson Green Earth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, I support initiatives that promote greenspace equity across the Chicagoland area. This includes efforts like the Miyawaki tree planting method, which helps bring dense, thriving forests to underserved communities.
Favorite Quote
"It always seems impossible until it's done." – Nelson Mandela