Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., CFP® is the founder of Life Planning Partners, Inc., a fee only financial planning firm in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to working in her financial planning practice, she speaks regularly on the interplay between health and financial issues, particularly regarding aging, chronic illness, end of life, long term care, health care reform, and health care costs. She serves on the CNBC Financial Advisor Council and Investopedia Financial Advisor Council, and is a contributing writer for multiple publications. She was awarded the Alexandra Armstrong Lifetime Achievement Award by Investment News in 2024. Dr. McClanahan also volunteers as the assistant medical director for the Women’s Center of Jacksonville.