Dr. Nathan Harness

Dr. Nathan Harness currently serves as the director of the financial planning program at Texas A&M University. He manages the financial planning program and teaches a multitude of courses. In addition, he has lectured both nationally and internationally on global financial risk, international investing, next-generation planning, and practice management.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Central Arkansas, a master’s degree in finance from Texas Tech University, and a Ph.D. in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University. InvestmentNews recognized him as a top 40 Under 40 financial planner. He was also recognized as the DFW FPA Chairman’s award winner for his contributions to the profession of financial planning.

A series of events through his formative years has helped him to see purpose in pain throughout a journey of self-awareness. Dr. Harness invests time with numerous student organizations at Texas A&M University and beyond to empower the next generation with a message of hope through hardship.

Beyond the academic realm, the primary passion for Dr. Harness is his family.  He has three kids and a beautiful wife, who is the definition of nurturing.