Greater Topeka 20 Under 40: DAVID CALLANAN
Age: 38
Education: Washburn University, BBA
Hometown: Benton, KS
Spouse: Karlun Callanan
Children: Chloe (7) and Jolie (4)
Best Advice Ever Received:
“Success is the peace of mind, which is a direct result of the self-satisfaction of knowing you did YOUR BEST to become the BEST you are capable of becoming.”
– John Wooden
I love this because it tells me it isn’t about measuring up to others. Your success is tied to you, and if you do your BEST that is the key.
Accomplishment Most Proud Of:
Building Advisors Excel with 250 amazing people:
We impact 250 families in Topeka by providing what I believe to be the best place in the Midwest to work.
We impact another 1,000 Financial Advisors across the country, assisting them in building GREAT Financial Planning Businesses.
Through those 1,000 advisors we impact more than 50,000 families annually helping them plan and execute a successful retirement.
3 Items if Stranded on an Island:
My family- because my wife and girls truly make me smile.
Sun Screen- because sunburns hurt and we will be outside in the water all day.
Personal Chef with a wide variety of choices- because my wife and I love great food and my kids are really picky. I think my 4-year-old still only eats five things and she is really clear “meat is yucky.”
WOW Factor:
Started Advisors Excel in February 2005 with Derek Thompson and Cody Foster using every penny they had.
Assists in strategic planning with Fellowship Bible Church.
Eagle Scout.
“David displays character and integrity. He is humble. His success has not given him an over-inflated sense of worth. He is authentic and sincere. I value his friendship and wisdom. He sharpens me as a leader in my church.”
- Joe Hishmeh, Lead Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church
