Steve Parrish

Steve Parrish, JD, is a Professor of Practice and Scholar in Residence at the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services within The American College of Financial Services. He also serves as an adjunct professor of advanced planning and previously taught at Drake University Law School. With over 45 years of industry experience, he specializes in financial ethics, retirement planning, estate planning, and compliance. Parrish actively contributes to Forbes.com, Kiplinger.com, and the Journal of Financial Services Professionals, and frequently addresses organizations like MDRT and AICPA.

Education: BA (Cum Laude) from Saint Olaf College and JD from William Mitchell College of Law. His expertise spans business planning, life insurance law, nonprofit management, and wealth management. He has authored sections of the 2023 e-textbook Retirement Plans and Retirement Planning.

Recent articles focus on retirement strategies, elder client management, and financial industry trends. His work bridges academic insights with practical applications in compliance and advanced financial planning.

Professional contributions include roles as associate editor of the Journal of Financial Services Professionals and speaker at major financial conferences. He emphasizes ethical practices in financial services through his academic and advisory roles.