Benjamin Strother

Dr. Benjamin Strother is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Finance at Hannibal LaGrange University, where he has been an active member of the business faculty for nine years. He holds a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and serves concurrently as a financial advisor at Benson Financial Group.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies, Hannibal LaGrange University (2009)
• Master's in Education, William Woods University (2011)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University (2020)

His research and professional interests focus on personal financial planning, financial education, and economic literacy. With experience teaching finance at both high school and college levels, Dr. Strother emphasizes practical financial knowledge and community outreach, particularly through financial counseling initiatives.

Though no recent publications are listed, his academic and professional work reflects a strong commitment to applied finance and financial well-being in educational and community settings.

Professional and Community Service:

• Head Baseball Coach, Hannibal LaGrange University (2015–2022)
• Deacon of Finance, Believers Church, Hannibal
• Financial Counselor, United Way and local church community

Dr. Strother is actively involved in advising and community financial education, though no formal research grants or student advisement roles are documented. He balances his academic role with professional financial advising and family life in Hannibal, Missouri.