Tim Money
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️
Tim Money is the founder, President and Chief Investment Officer of The Money Advisor Group, LLC, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor based in Columbus, Georgia. Serving clients for over 21 years spanning 14 states, Tim has been helping individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations achieve their financial planning and investment management goals since he founded the firm in November 2001.
Tim graduated from Columbus State University in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Marketing. Tim worked in chemical manufacturing throughout his college years and remained in chemical industry sales and sales management for Exxon Chemical, Vulcan Chemical, NALCO Chemical and Suez-Lyonnaise des eaux before launching The Money Advisor Group in the fall of 2001.
Tim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Tim is a member of the Columbus State University Foundation Board of Trustees and where he currently serves as Chairman of The Board. Tim is an active covenant partner of Grace Presbyterian Church ECO. Tim is also a long-time member of the Green Island Country Club.
Tim is married to Mariana Burdette Money and they have two sons, Paul Money, Jr. and Silas Money, M.D. In his free time, Tim enjoys golf, fishing and spending time outdoors with his family on their farm in rural Southwest Kansas.
Jim Money Jr.
CLU, CHFC, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Jim is the Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer for The Money Advisor Group. Jim is responsible for ensuring that the operating activities and technology initiatives of the firm continue to provide team members with the tools to deliver best-in-class service to its clients.
Jim has over 35 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, risk management, and qualified retirement planning.
Jim is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He and his wife Laurie reside in Columbus, GA where they enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 5 grandchildren. He is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time hunting and fishing. Jim and Laurie are active members and enjoy worshipping at CrossPointe Church here in Columbus.
Jim graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter ® and Chartered Financial Consultant ® designations.
Tyler Kumar
CLU, CHFC, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Tyler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional whose primary role at The Money Advisor Gorup is to support the principal of the firm with client meetings and complex planning issues while specializing in in-depth financial analysis and the delivery of comprehensive financial advice. Tyler has held various positions at the firm since 2018, including an internship and serving as operations associate in 2019 before returning to the firm in 2021. Prior to rejoining The Money Advisor Group, Tyler was a Financial Advisor with Vanguard’s Personal Advisor Services located in Scottsdale, AZ as part of a highly exclusive and prestigious development program. Tyler graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA in Finance. He also holds a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from the C.T. Bauer College of Business and is a CFP® Professional.
Tyler enjoys spending time with his partner Ana’ and they are currently expecting their first child together later this year (December 2023). He loves mixed martial arts & all forms of combat sports and is an avid listener of podcasts and standup comedy. He enjoys travelling and often uses his free time to visit friends and family in Texas. He is fluent in Gujarati & has a conversational understanding of Hindi.
Alex Stevenson
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Alex Stevenson is our Office Manager/Administrative Assistant. Alex was born and raised right here in Columbus, Georgia. She joined The Money Advisor Group shortly after graduating from Columbus State University in August of 2010, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. Alex has earned her FINRA Series 6 & 63 securities licenses, state insurance license and the Registered Paraplanner designation since joining The Money Advisor Group.
Alex provides comprehensive account support services, including researching and responding to client inquiries, processing account openings and maintenance, assisting in client meet preparations and portfolio accounting and reporting. Alex and her husband Shane most enjoy traveling in their free time with their two children, Wyatt and Ellie.