Randy Kemnitz

Randy Kemnitz is a Professor at Johnson & Wales University teaching online Finance programs, holding a Ph.D. and professional certifications as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

His academic credentials include:

• BBA in Management from University of Wisconsin – Madison
• M.S. from The College for Financial Planning
• Ph.D. from Kansas State University’s Institute for Personal Financial Planning

Kemnitz specializes in practical financial education with research interests spanning Personal Financial Planning, Risk Management, Insurance, Investment Management, and Portfolio Management. He integrates decades of industry experience as a practitioner into his teaching methodology, using real-world case studies and anecdotes to demonstrate financial concepts' practical applications. His approach emphasizes how theoretical frameworks translate to client solutions in wealth management and risk mitigation.

As an advocate for finance careers, Kemnitz highlights the field's diversity – from quantitative analysis to client-facing advisory roles – and encourages students to pursue this high-demand profession based on his research into career motivations within financial services.