Eric Christiansen
CFP®
Quantum Financial Planning
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Eric Christiansen
CFP®
Quantum Financial Planning
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Get organized. Make a plan. Live your life. - Eric Christiansen, CFP®
Fee-Only financial planner located in Spokane, WA, helping clients within 5 years to retirement achieve financial success.

Eric Christiansen is a Spokane, WA fee-only financial planner. Quantum Financial Planning provides comprehensive and tailored financial planning, wealth management, and estate planning to help near-retirees, clients in transition, and real estate professionals organize, grow and protect their assets through life’s transitions. As a fee-only, fiduciary, and independent financial advisor, Eric Christiansen is never paid a commission of any kind, and has a legal obligation to provide unbiased and trustworthy financial advice.
C. ERIC CHRISTIANSEN, CFP® has worked at Quantum since 1995 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 1999. He is now a managing partner at Quantum.
Eric has been reappointed four times by Governor Christine Gregoire and Governor Jay Inslee to serve as a Trustee on the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) board. Eric is a current member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and has served as a past president and past treasurer of the local FPA chapter. Eric has also served as the past president of the Northeast Community Center, and continues to serve as a board member. He is a member of the Spokane Estate Planning Council and the Rotary Chapter 21, and has served as the past president of Spokane’s Rotaract Club. He is also served as past board member and treasurer of the Spokane Club.
Eric is originally from Nebraska and came to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University. Eric earned his BA degree of Business Finance from Gonzaga University in 1996 and studied abroad for one school year in Florence, Italy. Eric, his wife Carrie, and their four children live in Spokane, WA. Eric enjoys traveling, skiing, biking, and many other outdoor activities with his family.
C. ERIC CHRISTIANSEN, CFP® is a fee-only Spokane financial advisor and has been with Quantum since 1995, earning his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 1999.
Eric Christiansen is a Member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors - highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
NAPFA members live by three important values:
- To be the beacon for independent, objective financial advice for individuals and families.
- To be the champion of financial services delivered in the public interest.
- To be the standard bearer for the emerging profession of financial planning.
Quantum is an independent comprehensive financial planning firm dedicated to improving the lives of those around us. The Quantum Team strives to give its clients peace of mind and clarity along the path toward achieving their life goals.
The Quantum Financial Planning Process has been specifically designed for those within 5 years to retirement, with over $750k of investable assets, and a desire to make a plan for their financial future.
Quantum offers a Complimentary Insight Meeting for you to get a feel for their services and for Quantum to identify the avenue that best addresses your financial planning needs.
Fee-Only, Fiduciary, Independent: Three Important Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor.
Specialties
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Retirement Income Planning
- Investment Management
- College Education Planning
- Tax Planning
Ideal Clients
- Retirees and Near Retirees
- Growing Families
- Business Owners and Executives
- Sudden Money Situations
- Real Estate Professionals
Working Together
- In-Office Meetings
- Virtual Meetings
- Clearly Defined Fees
- No Product Sales
- Complimentary Initial Consultation
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Eric Christiansen is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors—highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
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Eric Christiansen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional - Click for Verification
CFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in your best interest. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can use the CFP® designation.
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Eric Christiansen is a member of The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®)
FPA® is the largest membership organization for CFP® professionals in the U.S. and supports high standards of professional competence, ethical conduct, and clear, complete disclosure when serving clients.
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Quantum Financial Planning is Featured on Kitces.com Nerd's Eye View Blog: "5 Design Tips To Boost Trust And Credibility On Your Advisor Website"
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Eric Christiansen Currently Serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Spokane and is Past President and Treasurer
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Eric Christiansen is the Past-President of the Northeast Community Center
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Eric Christiansen is the Development Committee Chair for The Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP)
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Eric Christiansen is a Member of the Spokane Estate Planning Council
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Eric Christiansen is Past President of Spokane's Rotaract Club
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Eric Christiansen is a Past Board Member and Treasurer of the Spokane Club
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Eric Christiansen is a Member of Rotary Club of Spokane 21
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Eric Christiansen Serves as Finance Chair of the Board of Directors for First Presbyterian Christian School
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Eric Christiansen is Featured in the Spokane Journal: "Quantum Financial takes team approach to planning"
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Certified financial planner Eric Christiansen answers your questions on stimulus checks on KREM2
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Eric Christiansen is Quoted on KXLY.com: "Uncertainty surrounding Coronavirus leads stock market to worst week since 2008"
Contact Eric Christiansen
Office Locations:
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1212 N Washington St
Suite 220
Spokane, WA 99201