Chris Gardner

About the Author

Chris Gardner is a Wealth Advisor, speaker, pastor, and the author of Check What You Are Chasing: How the Pursuit of Health, Wealth, and Self Will Never Fulfill. With a background as unique as his message, Chris blends financial strategy with deep spiritual insight to help people pursue purpose over profit—and build a legacy that outlives them.

Born into a family that loved Jesus, Chris grew up in Peru during the height of the Shining Path conflict—a childhood that taught him the difference between earthly wealth and eternal value. At 18, he became the youngest missionary in his organization, launching a life of service that would later weave together ministry, money, and meaning.

Today, Chris serves successful families, business owners across the country, helping them align their wealth with what matters most. Known for his uncommon clarity, authentic voice, and passion for generosity, Chris doesn’t just manage assets—he helps people manage their impact.

He has a TEDx talk with over 1,000,000 views. He’s spoken in all over the USA and even had the privilege of speaking on many occasions overseas, leads with conviction, and lives what he teaches. Chris is also the creator of Legacy Shift, a platform dedicated to helping people build eternal impact through simple, daily truths about stewardship.

He lives in Georgia with his wife Andria and four kids—Jacob, Hannah, Andrew, and Joshua—where he still drives a Tesla, drinks too much Diet Dr. Pepper, and believes the best things in life can’t be measured in dollars.