Kevin Fringer

About Kevin Fringer

Kevin Fringer is the Founder and President of Collegiate Financial Group and The Fringe Benefits Group, where he has spent more than 25 years advising colleges, universities, and athletic departments nationwide.He works directly with university administrators, faculty, coaches, athletic directors, and staff, helping them navigate the unique financial, benefits, and career-stage challenges of higher education.Kevin’s speaking programs are designed for professional development, financial wellness, and risk awareness—not product sales. His sessions combine real-world experience inside higher education with practical frameworks participants can immediately apply.Audience members consistently describe his programs as practical, relevant, and refreshingly tailored to the realities of higher education.Collegiate Financial Group is dedicated to positively impacting the higher education community — from university administrators and professors to athletic directors, coaches, and staff — by providing independent, comprehensive financial education, planning, and resources.For Individuals - We help people discover and align their purpose with their career and financial plans.We do this by- Delivering personalized financial planning and coaching that integrates values, goals, and purpose- Providing education-first guidance on plans like TIAA and university retirement systems, personal investment management, and insurance strategies- Simplifying complex decisions around retirement readiness, wealth preservation, tax and estate planning.Our education-based process helps higher education professionals manage their financial futures with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.For Institutions - We partner with colleges, universities, and athletic departments to strengthen the financial wellness and benefits experience of their teams through- Workplace Financial Education Programs- Employee Financial Literacy Initiatives- Group Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plan Consulting- Executive Benefits and Institutional HR Support ServicesAt Fringe Benefits Group, we extend our reach to serve Sports Organizations, Business Owners, and Highly Compensated Executives nationwide.Our expertise includes- Executive Benefits and Compensation Strategies- Deferred Compensation Design and Management- Integrated Financial & Benefits Planning for Leadership TeamsSecurities, Financial Planning and Advisory services offered through Fortress Private Ledger, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. For hyperlinks to FINRA/SIPC, please refer to website.

Experience

1. Founder & President

   Collegiate Financial Group

   Apr 2004 — Present