About Christopher Tutt
Christopher Tutt has lived and worked in the Naperville/Aurora area for nearly 30 years. A graduate of Aurora University with a bachelor’s degree in business, he brings over a decade of experience in personal finance and has helped many clients confidently pursue their financial goals.
A lifelong golfer and avid teacher of the game, Christopher views golf as a powerful reflection of life—requiring patience, sound decision-making, and steady resolve. His first job as a caddie at White Eagle Country Club shaped his core values of honesty, integrity, and commitment, principles he carries into both his professional and personal life.
Christopher is proudly married to his wife, Shawna, and together they are raising four wonderful children. Being a husband and father is his greatest joy and privilege.
Helping You Make Sense of Your Money
Navigating your finances can feel overwhelming, especially when there are so many questions and unfamiliar terms along the way. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I’m here to help answer your questions, break things down in a way that makes sense, and guide you toward confident financial decisions.
Roth IRA Questions:
Should I have a Roth IRA?
What is the Roth IRA contribution limit?
Is a Roth IRA better than a traditional IRA?
Retirement Questions:
When can I retire?
Am I on track for retirement?
How do I create a retirement plan?
401k Questions:
What can I do with an old 401k?
What’s the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA?
How do I choose funds in my 401(k)?
Life Insurance Questions:
How much life insurance do I need?
What is the difference between term and whole life insurance?
Does age affect life insurance rates?
Create your financial future by building from the bottom up
Foundation
Like a house, a financial strategy needs a strong foundation to build upon. That includes protection of valuable assets—including income.
Accumulation
A financial strategy’s framework includes working toward savings for retirement, education and other important purchases.
Distribution
After accumulating assets, there’s a time to use what you’ve saved. This step can include turning a dream purchase into reality, paying for a child’s education, or creating a lifetime income source.
Legacy
This includes helping ensure that loved ones receive financial support and establishing in advance how estate assets will be distributed.
Tax-efficient financial strategies
Like insulation in a home, tax efficiency helps protect and improve every aspect of a financial strategy.
My Mission
As a proud Thrivent financial professional my mission is to help clients through a collaborative, outcome-driven approach. My team and I design strategies that align your finances with your values. Our mission is to help each client not only grow their wealth but also to make meaningful impacts and create a lasting legacy for the people and causes they care about most. I'm here to help you do just that!