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Blain Pearson, Ph.D., CFP, AFC, is an Assistant Professor at the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration, Coastal Carolina University. He holds an MBA in Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University, alongside a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. His professional experience includes roles as Professor of Practice/Undergraduate Program Director at Kansas State University, Instructor at Texas Tech University, and Financial Advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors.
Education:
- Ph.D., Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University
- MBA, Management, Campbell University
- Bachelor of Arts, Trust and Wealth Management, Campbell University
His research focuses on behavioral finance, retirement planning, financial literacy, and consumer financial decision-making. Notable topics include personality traits influencing financial behavior, the impact of student loan debt, and the role of mental accounting in retirement satisfaction. His recent work explores pandemic-era financial stress dynamics and regional comparisons in credit usage patterns.
Articles Trends: Pearson’s 2023–2025 publications emphasize the intersection of psychology and finance, analyzing how cognitive biases, personality traits, and external factors shape financial decisions. Key themes include retirement security, debt management, and pandemic-era economic adaptations.
Certifications: Certified Financial Planner™ (194124), Accredited Financial Counselor® (42675757), Chartered Financial Analyst Level II Candidate, and multiple securities and insurance licenses (NC-based).
Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the provided materials.
