A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

The basic idea for the Kindros Foundation, providing people with a source of trusted financial knowledge, emerged from my experience as a first-generation college student and subsequent journey through my professional career. But it’s my family background that truly made me appreciate the importance of financial knowledge and representation.
My dad emigrated to America from a mountain village in Albania as a child and met my mom in Worcester, Massachusetts when they were in their 20s. While neither of my parents had the chance to get a college degree, together they developed a strong commitment to making good financial choices. However, at times my parents found it hard to put their goals into action. They didn’t always know what questions to ask, the terminology was confusing, there were too many choices, fees were hard to understand, and the paperwork was a burden. And since they didn’t have much money, they couldn’t afford an advisor.

In short, my parents didn’t know who to trust. Over the years, I became a sort of shepherd to guide my parents, siblings, and extended family on their own financial paths. Seeing first-hand the challenge of finding a safe place to learn how to manage your personal finances, led to the creation of the Kindros Foundation. Since day one, we’ve been committed to providing unbiased financial knowledge, and representing the people who put their trust in us.

The Kindros Foundation will continue to evolve based directly on the ideas generated by our community. We’ve incorporated tons of great feedback from hundreds of students, teachers, community leaders, family, friends, and financial experts. Thanks to everyone who has supported my vision along the way, especially my wife, Heather, and our children, Lucas and Alexandra.

Stephen Martiros, Founder of Kindros Foundation