Joseph W. Goetz

Joseph W. Goetz is a Professor in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. He specializes in financial therapy, behavioral finance, and household financial behavior.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Consumer Economics & Financial Planning (Texas Tech University, 2006)
  • M.S. in Personal Financial Planning (Texas Tech University, 2003)
  • M.A. in Psychology & Financial Counseling (Texas Tech University, 2003)
  • B.A. in Psychology & Statistics (University of Missouri, 1996)

Research Focus: Goetz's work examines the implications of fiduciary standards, investment risk tolerance, and financial therapy interventions. His studies analyze household financial dynamics, marital financial conflict, and behavioral finance applications in wealth management.

Scientific Awards:

• Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship
• Creative Teaching Award
• Bill & June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year
• Robert Herrmann Outstanding Dissertation Award

Professional Roles: Founding Partner of Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group (2006-present), Editorial Board Member of Journal of Personal Finance and Journal of Financial Therapy, and active in financial therapy associations.