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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. In 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie and together they share one child, JJ. Christian is dedicated to helping his clients and team achieve important personal and financial goals.
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Kyla Almany

Director of Operations

Kyla is a native of De Soto, MO. After playing collegiate volleyball for the beginning of her college career, she transferred to Missouri State University to finish out the remainder of her studies. Here, Kyla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a minor in Spanish. She also received a certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. During her time at MSU, Kyla held the Standards position on the executive board in her sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha. She recently got married and moved into a new home in Clever, MO. In her free time, she loves editing video content, journaling, and working out.
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Layton Harris

Growth and Development Director

Layton Harris graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. He began 4 A Purpose Financial in 2017 and was able to quickly expand his business nationwide in over 35 states. Layton is married to his wife Courtney, and together they enjoy spending time at home with their beloved dog Ivy. They enjoy time outdoors, traveling anywhere with a beach, and spending quality time together.

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