Steven Crane

I’m Steven Crane, Founder of Financial Legacy Builders, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) built to serve the people the financial industry often overlooks: veterans, working-class families, first-generation wealth builders, educators, and everyday individuals who want honest guidance without sales pressure.

As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who once experienced homelessness, I understand firsthand what it feels like to struggle financially, feel dismissed, and try to rebuild from the ground up. That experience shaped both my mission and the way I serve clients today. At Financial Legacy Builders, we focus on comprehensive financial planning that helps clients organize, protect, and grow every area of their financial life. Our work goes far beyond investments. We help clients build clarity around cash flow, debt, insurance, taxes, retirement planning, estate planning, and long-term financial decision-making in a way that is practical and easy to understand. I believe financial planning should feel empowering, not intimidating, and my goal is to help people develop lasting confidence and healthier financial habits, not just hand them a stack of charts. What makes our practice different is our commitment to transparency and accessibility. Every recommendation is designed to align with the client’s best interests, not an outside company’s incentives. My background combines real-world experience with extensive education and professional training. Along with serving as a fiduciary financial planner, I’ve spent years working in leadership development, coaching, veteran advocacy, and financial education. I hold multiple advanced financial planning designations and focus heavily on helping clients create not only financial stability, but also a sense of direction, confidence, and long-term legacy. Above all, I want clients to feel seen, respected, and supported. Whether someone is just getting started financially or trying to navigate a major life transition, my role is to meet them where they are and walk beside them with honesty, compassion, and practical guidance every step of the way.