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Cray J. Coppins III

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Cray Croppins Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth

Cray J. Coppins III

CFP®

Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor

Rosemont, Lisle

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"Life is like a compound interest curve. Our efforts, habits and resources can compound for us or against us over time leading to magnified results. Through planning I seek to help make your financial resources compound in your favor."

Cray J. Coppins III is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. He provides tailored financial planning, investment management, risk management, and tax strategy solutions to business owners, professionals, and retirees. Cray finds enjoyment in building long-term relationships with clients. He seeks to understand their full financial situation to provide personalized financial planning.

As a trusted financial professional Cray enjoys the depth of his relationships often working with families over multiple generations.

"Life is like a compound interest curve. Our efforts, habits and resources can compound for us or against us over time leading to magnified results. Through planning I seek to help make your financial resources compound in your favor."

Cray J. Coppins III is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. He provides tailored financial planning, investment management, risk management, and tax strategy solutions to business owners, professionals, and retirees. Cray finds enjoyment in building long-term relationships with clients. He seeks to understand their full financial situation to provide personalized financial planning.

As a trusted financial professional Cray enjoys the depth of his relationships often working with families over multiple generations.

Learn About Cray J. Coppins III

Professional Background

After having worked in insurance, banking, and investment management, Cray J. Coppins III started an independent investment advisory firm in 2012. In his client relationships, Cray brings over 20 years of financial experience and is proud to serve as a fiduciary. 

Cray graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in History in 2001 and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2009.

Personal Pursuits

Cray and his wife Elizabeth have two daughters and two dogs and live in Lake Bluff. Cray enjoys spending free time with family and friends as well as horology, reading, rowing, and fine dining (thankfully Elizabeth is a wonderful chef, because Cray is not).

Community Impact

Cray and his family enjoy volunteering together and particularly enjoy packaging food at Feed My Starving Children.

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