Joe, also known as Joe the College Pro, is a Senior Planner and Junior Partner with Elite Collegiate Planning, specializing in financial aid, college affordability, and strategies to reduce the overall cost of college. A former financial advisor, he brings a strong financial planning background to his work with families and has spent more than seven years focused specifically on college planning. He is one of the most highly credentialed college planners in the country with accreditation as a Certified College Planning Specialist, a Certified College Funding Specialist, a Certified College Financial Consultant, and an Education Loan Analyst. He also co-hosts the College Knowledge Podcast.
Joe has helped thousands of families navigate the financial side of the college process, including maximizing financial aid opportunities, appealing financial aid awards, comparing the true cost of different colleges, and developing strategies to pay for college without unnecessarily sacrificing retirement savings. His work also helps families evaluate colleges based on academic, social, and financial fit, so they can make informed decisions about both where a student attends and what the family ultimately pays.
