Harry Starn, Jr. Ms, Cfa, Cfp
About Harry Starn, Jr. Ms, Cfa, Cfp
Harry Starn, Jr. is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Personal Financial Planning Program at the University of Colorado, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial education, having held various roles at California Lutheran University and Regis University.
Work at University of Colorado
Harry Starn, Jr. serves as a Teaching Professor and Director of the Personal Financial Planning Program at the University of Colorado. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the academic and professional development of students in Boulder, Colorado. In his role, he coordinates student professional development initiatives and engages in new program development for the Personal Financial Planning Program. He also manages student information systems and serves as the point of contact for the CFP Board of Standards and strategic corporate partners.
Previous Experience at California Lutheran University
Prior to his current role, Harry Starn, Jr. worked at California Lutheran University in various capacities. He was the Associate Director and Executive Faculty at the California Institute of Finance from 2009 to 2012. He also served as the Director of Distance Learning from 2013 to 2016 and as the Director of the Financial Planning Program from 2012 to 2017. His tenure at California Lutheran University included a focus on enhancing financial planning education and distance learning initiatives.
Experience at Regis University
Harry Starn, Jr. was an Adjunct Faculty member at Regis University from 2003 to 2007. During his four years in Denver, he contributed to the academic environment by teaching courses related to personal financial planning and finance.
Education and Expertise
Harry Starn, Jr. holds a Master of Science in Finance from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 1988 to 1990. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, completing his studies from 1971 to 1975. His educational background supports his expertise in personal financial planning and finance.
Community Outreach and Professional Development
In his current role at the University of Colorado, Harry Starn, Jr. promotes planner community outreach as part of his responsibilities. He coordinates efforts to enhance student professional development within the Personal Financial Planning Program, ensuring that students are well-prepared for careers in financial planning.