Kent Petty joined Texas Retirement Headquarters after a 25-year career in investment sales and service within the banking and insurance industry. Since 1996, Kent has enjoyed a diverse career as an institutional sales professional and analyst for global investment and insurance firms such as: JP Morgan Asset Management, Manulife John Hancock, AIG, and Lincoln Financial Group.

Kent's passion for education and awareness in the insurance and financial markets has allowed him to participate on Advisory boards and consult for investment, energy, and real estate related businesses over the last two decades, bringing a unique perspective to providing solutions for clients and prospects alike. Kent's passion for financial education, along with proper and successful planning, anchors his belief in a solid game plan to achieve a rewarding and fulfilling retirement. 

When not speaking at conferences and events on financial education, Kent enjoys spending time with his college-aged kids outdoors, playing golf, and tennis. Kent received his B.S. in Economics from Texas A&-M and his MBA from the University of Denver. Kent currently resides in Austin, Texas.