Stearns Wealth Management

A CFP® professional guiding individuals, families, and business owners through holistic wealth planning, insurance, and investment.

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Guiding your wealth with purpose

Personalized Wealth Planning

Holistic strategies built to reflect your goals, values, and evolving life circumstances.

Seasoned Advice

Over 20 years serving clients with independence, integrity, and a long-term mindset.

Insurance and Investment Expertise

Guidance that integrates protection, growth, and wealth transfer across generations.

Service that Feels Personal

A high-touch experience rooted in care, transparency, and ongoing partnership.

Who we help

Helping individuals and businesses simplify complexity and
pursue meaningful financial outcomes.

What you get
High-earning individuals & families
Business owners and corporate executives
Clients seeking tax-efficient strategies
Clients seeking tax-efficient strategies
Clients navigating estate & legacy planning

Common client questions

Here are a few areas we help clients navigate. For questions specific to your goals, we're always here to talk.

How do I protect my wealth while growing it?

Am I using the right strategies to transfer wealth?

What is the optimal savings strategy to support my specific retirement vision?

How can I reward and retain top employees efficiently?

How do I simplify my financial life without missing anything?

Am I on track to meet long-term goals for my family?

Your all-in-one financial ecosystem

Our Intelligent Wealth Platform brings your financial world into a trusted, single-view, with technology natively built to avoid the limitations of legacy wealth management institutions. Your information and accounts are protected with the highest levels of data security and compliance.

Your full wealth picture, in one place

Effortless control

Gain a comprehensive view of your financial landscape — banking, investments, lending, insurance, and more — all organized on one platform.

Streamlined collaboration

Share specific financial data with your CPA, attorney, and family members — promoting transparent and collaborative wealth management.

Centralized document hub

Store every financial document in one organized, secure, and easily accessible location.

Cash management

Our intelligent system continuously monitors your bank accounts — maintaining your liquidity, while ensuring excess cash is efficiently invested and working to increase your wealth.

Save time and hassle

Find answers and perform financial tasks swiftly with just a few clicks, from anywhere, at any time.

Investments tailored to you

With modular investment options from Farther Asset Management and exclusive partners, you and your advisor can personalize your portfolio for your needs.

Our Team

Vice President, Wealth Advisor

Craig is a wealth advisor with over 20 years of experience serving individuals, families, and corporate clients. He specializes in comprehensive wealth planning, insurance strategies, and tax-efficient executive benefit solutions for businesses. Prior to joining Farther, Craig founded Stearns Wealth Management, building a practice that served clients in New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New York University. Originally from California, Craig has lived on the East Coast for 40 years and is based in Fairfield, Connecticut. He enjoys playing music, restoring his vintage Triumph, and spending time with his three sons.

Craig Stearns

Vice President, Wealth Advisor
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Craig is a wealth advisor with over 20 years of experience serving individuals, families, and corporate clients. He specializes in comprehensive wealth planning, insurance strategies, and tax-efficient executive benefit solutions for businesses. Prior to joining Farther, Craig founded Stearns Wealth Management, building a practice that served clients in New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New York University. Originally from California, Craig has lived on the East Coast for 40 years and is based in Fairfield, Connecticut. He enjoys playing music, restoring his vintage Triumph, and spending time with his three sons.

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Director, Advisor Investment Strategy

As the Director of Investment Strategy at Farther, Alex leads a team of professionals in creating and implementing investment strategies and products that align with clients' goals and objectives. With over 10 years of experience in portfolio management and investment analysis, he has a proven track record of delivering consistent returns and managing complex investment portfolios as a Chief Investment Officer and Due-Diligence Officer.

His expertise spans across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. Passionate about staying current on market trends and regulatory changes, Alex leverages his deep knowledge to provide informed investment advice to advisors and clients alike.

Alex Paul

Director, Advisor Investment Strategy
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As the Director of Investment Strategy at Farther, Alex leads a team of professionals in creating and implementing investment strategies and products that align with clients' goals and objectives. With over 10 years of experience in portfolio management and investment analysis, he has a proven track record of delivering consistent returns and managing complex investment portfolios as a Chief Investment Officer and Due-Diligence Officer.

His expertise spans across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. Passionate about staying current on market trends and regulatory changes, Alex leverages his deep knowledge to provide informed investment advice to advisors and clients alike.

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Client Experience Analyst

Robert Coutu brings three years of corporate experience to Farther, transitioning from healthcare recruitment to the financial sector. A graduate of the G. Brint Ryan School of Business from the University of North Texas with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Robert has refined a versatile skill set in client relations and operational management.

Driven by a passion for guiding individuals toward their goals, Robert is dedicated to providing a seamless, high-touch experience in every interaction. His background allows him to navigate client needs with the precision and empathy that define Farther’s service standards.

A North Texas native from the Plano/Allen area, Robert is the oldest of three siblings. He enjoys basketball, movies, and gaming, bringing the same focus to his personal life as he does to his professional role.

Robert Coutu

Client Experience Analyst
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Robert Coutu brings three years of corporate experience to Farther, transitioning from healthcare recruitment to the financial sector. A graduate of the G. Brint Ryan School of Business from the University of North Texas with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Robert has refined a versatile skill set in client relations and operational management.

Driven by a passion for guiding individuals toward their goals, Robert is dedicated to providing a seamless, high-touch experience in every interaction. His background allows him to navigate client needs with the precision and empathy that define Farther’s service standards.

A North Texas native from the Plano/Allen area, Robert is the oldest of three siblings. He enjoys basketball, movies, and gaming, bringing the same focus to his personal life as he does to his professional role.

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