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Soren Christensen is a driven, prosperous businessman. But when asked to do a
brief introduction at speaking engagements, he defines himself first and foremost as
the father of two little girls and a proud husband. “I know with 100-percent certainty
that I am successful because of the support I’ve had from my wife,” he says.
Christensen and his wife, Allison, knew each other in junior high and reconnected
via Facebook in 2011. After just one date, “I was crazy about her,” he recalls. Things
happened fast, and he proposed in October 2011. They married in July 2012 and
moved from Michigan to Naples that September, bringing with him the financial
planning firm he’d established in 2010.
They jumped right into the community, supporting the Humane Society Naples,
the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida,
and others. After Hurricane Irma, Christensen created Plans for Our Protectors to
offer free financial planning for current and former military service members, law
enforcement professionals, and first responders to thank them for their service.
In his day-to-day life, Christensen tries to bring a dash of lightheartedness to
the serious business of finance by incorporating colorful dress socks and ties into
his professional attire. He also strives to remain grounded by focusing on his family
and his roots. He still takes out the garbage at his office—a task he did at 16 in his
first job as a movie usher. “As I get more successful, I want to stay humble,” he says.
“I’m not saying anything bad about anyone who takes out trash; what I mean is, it
reminds me of where I started.”SOREN CHRISTENSEN
Founder and Chief Planning Officer, Advanced Wealth Advisors, Naples