Armahn Hadjian

Armahn Hadjian, CFP®, CIMA®, serves as an Instructor and Program Director at Kansas State University Olathe Campus within the Department of Personal Financial Planning. He leads the bachelor’s degree completion program, collaborates with university leadership to develop market-responsive curriculum, recruits and mentors students, and maintains ties with industry partners.

• Education
  • M.S. in Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University (expected 2024)
  • Certificate in Investment Management Theory and Practice, Yale School of Management (2022)
  • B.S. in Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University (2021)

Research and Professional Focus:
Hadjian specializes in personal financial planning, with expertise in wealth advisory services, risk assessment, investment strategies, and retirement planning. His work emphasizes program development, cross-campus collaboration, and practical application of financial planning principles in academic and client-facing contexts.

Teaching and Leadership:
He teaches courses in both bachelor’s and master’s programs while also operating as a wealth advisor, creating customized financial plans for clients. His prior experience as a financial advisor involved evaluating investment strategies and guiding clients on insurance products.

Professional Affiliations:
Hadjian’s role bridges academic leadership and industry engagement, focusing on expanding curriculum relevance and fostering partnerships in the Kansas City metro area.