Our Team
There is no substitute for the knowledge and wisdom that comes from having first-hand experience managing wealth. Our team has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the complex financial planning issues that our clients face today.
Timothy Walla, CFP®, CFEd®*
Tim has been a trusted financial advisor for more than 23 years. He is both a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Financial Educator® with extensive experience in tactical investment strategy, tax minimization, and advanced retirement and estate planning. In addition to being a CFP® and CFEd®, Tim is also a National Social Security Adviser (NSSA™) and an NFL Players™ Financial Adviser.
Tim is a graduate of Maranatha Academy (1995), Harlaxton College (1997), Baker University (1999), and the College for Financial Planning (2005). He also currently holds the following professional licenses:
FINRA Series 7 - General Securities Registered Representative
FINRA Series 24 - General Securities Supervisory Principal
FINRA Series 51 - Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal
FINRA Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
FINRA Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
KS/MO - Life/Health/Variable Insurance Broker License
Tim is originally from Chicago, IL and has lived in Lenexa, KS since 1980. At Baker University, Tim was a dual-sport collegiate athlete (Soccer and Golf), an HAAC Athletic & Academic All-American, and the 1996 HAAC Men’s Golf Champion. At present, Tim continues to enjoy fitness, traveling, fishing, movies and spending time with his wife, Kinsley, and two kids, Jordan and Brennan.
Ken has been a trusted financial advisor for more than 32 years. Prior to being a financial advisor, Ken spent 11 years as Senior VP at UMB Bank Trust Department. The primary focus in Ken’s practice is helping individuals, families, and small businesses with their investment, insurance and retirement goals.
Ken earned the designation of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist™ and currently holds the following licenses:
FINRA Series 6 - Investment Company and Variable Products Representative
FINRA Series 7 - General Securities Registered Representative
FINRA Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
FINRA Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination
KS/MO - Life/Health/Variable Insurance Broker License
Ken is originally from Enterprise, KS and has lived in the Johnson County area since 1982. He is a 1979 graduate of Emporia State University and received an MBA from Rockhurst University in 1988. In addition to his formal education, Ken has been recognized as one of the "Best Personal Wealth Managers in Kansas City" by KC Magazine.
Outside the office, Ken enjoys playing music (piano), being involved with his church family (Grace Bible Church), and spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandsons.
Gregg brings more than 14 years of experience in key account management to the team at Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to joining the team, Gregg coordinated key account systems and marketing programs in the healthcare industry, from small community hospitals to large multi-hospital systems. His ability to manage business programs from the front-end planning through the implementation and beyond will be instrumental as Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc. continues in measured growth.
Gregg currently holds the following licenses:
FINRA Series 7 - General Securities Registered Representative
FINRA Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Gregg is originally from Shawnee, KS and has lived in Bonner Springs, KS since 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas (1999) where he double-majored in Business Administration & Communications. Gregg is an avid football fan and has been a Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holder since 1978. Gregg also enjoys sports, playing golf, playing cards, and spending time with his wife and three children.