Hello! I’m Phillip Durbin, a financial planner and the founder of Generational Wealth Development. My mission is to make financial freedom accessible to all, and I approach financial planning with the "heart of a teacher," ensuring my clients feel educated and empowered.

My journey began in 2017 when my wife, Amanda, and I attended Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Expecting our first child, we knew that managing our finances was crucial. This experience ignited my passion for personal finance and led me to explore investing and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.

I spent several years as an agriculture-focused loan officer with community banks and Farm Credit, where I developed a deep understanding of the financial needs of rural and middle-income families. This experience inspired me to create a financial planning service that offers unbiased, actionable advice tailored to those communities—free from conflicts of interest.

At Generational Wealth Development, I provide advice-only financial planning to help my clients manage their finances with confidence. My focus is on guiding families through every stage of their financial journey, with strategies that prioritize their best interests.

Outside of work, I’m a husband to Amanda and father to two young boys, ages 6 and 4. Our family loves the outdoors, spending time hiking, biking, camping, and floating. This year, I hiked 72 miles in Glacier National Park—a reminder of the importance of balancing financial planning with life’s adventures.

Whether you're starting out or optimizing your path to financial independence, especially if you're from a rural or middle-income background, I’m here to help you reach your financial goals.