Whelen interest in financial planning began over 25 years ago and he was the driver for his study of finance at USC. Because Whalen Financial Planning is a fee-only firm, he does not accept commissions. His focus is on Providing independent and objective financial advice on an hourly basis that you can follow with confidence. He has held the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation since 2005 and he has spent over 20 years Providing financial services and analysis.