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Dr. Chris Browning is an Associate Professor at the School of Financial Planning within Texas Tech University, specializing in Personal Financial Planning. He has held leadership roles such as PFP Interim Director (2021–2022) and Undergraduate Program Director (2018–2022), demonstrating his commitment to academic administration and education.
His research focuses on consumer behavior, financial decision making, and retirement planning, with a particular emphasis on how cognitive abilities, risk tolerance, and policy frameworks influence financial outcomes. His work has been recognized with awards such as the PFPA Instructor of the Year and the Academy of Financial Services Best Paper Award.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in retirement spending patterns, client-advisor communication, long-term care insurance demand, and behavioral responses to market volatility. These studies reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining personal finance, neuroscience, and policy analysis.
- Scientific Awards
- PFPA Instructor of the Year (2015, 2016)
- Texas Tech Alumni Association New Faculty Award (2016)
- Academy of Financial Services Best Paper Award (2014)
Dr. Browning teaches courses such as Personal Financial Planning for Professionals and Retirement Planning, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate curricula. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including East Central University and West Texas A&M University.
