4 A Purpose Financial
Layton Philip Harris
Founder and CEO
Get to know my dedicated team
Our team is dedicated to serving you at the highest level. While we care deeply about the work we do in the financial planning industry, I am not the only one responsible for your success. There is a team around you that is here to cover you at every turn. I believe it is important that you get a chance to learn more about everyone that is in your corner.
Layton Philip Harris
Founder and CEO
Layton is a Financial Advisor out of Springfield Missouri. He has qualified multiple time for the prestigious association Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Layton has a strong desire to create abundance for others, so they can pursue their dreams fearlessly, while giving God all the glory in the process.
Between Risk Management, Wealth Accumulation, and Wealth Distribution strategies, Layton helps clients save, protect, and spend their money more efficiently than they thought was ever possible.
Layton is huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and is a former Collegiate football player. He also serves in his local church on their discipleship team and have attended their for over 10 years. In his free time, Layton spends time with his wife Courtney and their dog Ivy. They enjoy grilling on their Blackstone grill, and having friends and family over for dinner frequently.
Hannah Friend
Director of Insurance Operations
Hannah was born and raised in Springfield Missouri. She has worked in the financial field for almost 6 years. First in the banking industry where she worked in several different departments, and then as the Director of Insurance Operations with Layton's team at 4 A Purpose Financial. Hannah also attends and serves at her local church and is passionate about empowering the next generation to walk in the richness and fullness of God.
Ryan Almany
Director of Investment Operations
Ryan Almany graduated with magna cum laude honors from Missouri State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning and minor in Spanish. Joining Northwestern Mutual directly after, he passed his Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, and Series 63 exams to become a registered investment company representative. Married in 2022, he owns a home nearby with his beautiful wife, Kyla.
Introducing my Network of Specialists
When it comes to my clients planning, I dont want to be the only person with eyes on the plan. That is why we have built amazing partnerships with field experts across the country.
Nicolas Pakler
CFP®
Founder & Private Wealth Advisor
Our objective is to assist individuals, families, and small businesses accumulate wealth, manage risk, and achieve financial security using a consultative and comprehensive financial planning process. We work closely with clients to develop innovative solutions that meet their long-term financial goals.
Bryce Alan Simon
CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, CLU®, WMCP®
Principal and Co-Founder
Bryce Simon has built a full-picture financial planning practice focusing on the wide-ranging needs of corporate professionals and business owners. He helps determine financial priorities by having a sound understanding of your personal and professional aspirations. Once he understands your financial priorities, a comprehensive plan is developed with actionable steps.
Christian Kirk
Managing Director
Christian Kirk is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the Springfield, MO office. He graduated from Missouri State and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2015. Two years later in 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie. The two of them enjoy traveling, fitness, and time outdoors. Christian is dedicated to helping his clients and team achieve important personal and financial goals.