Benjamin Hampton
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D. Student & Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ben is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, financial planning Ph.D. student, and graduate teaching assistant.
Housing and Consumer Research Center (House C)
415 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Finance | The University of Georgia | 2013 |
Research
My research falls within the interdisciplinary field of financial therapy. This field integrates personal financial planning and mental health/psychology. My specific research interests include financial stress, financial anxiety, retirement satisfaction, guaranteed income (defined benefit pensions, annuities, and social security), money scripts, big five personality traits, and financial well-being.
Teaching
FHCE 5200 - Financial Counseling & Client Communication (Co-Instructor - Spring 2022; Instructor of Record - Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| TrueWealth, LLC | Wealth Advisor | 2019 - 2020 |
| TrueWealth, LLC | Financial Planner | 2016 - 2018 |
| TrueWealth, LLC | Client Service Associate | 2014 - 2015 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Teaching Assistant | UGA Center for Teaching and Learning | 2023 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Therapy Association | Student Liaison, Board of Directors | 2024 |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Kristy Archuleta (Major Professor), Dr. John Grable, and Dr. Lu Fan
Areas of Expertise
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Investment Portfolio Management
Publications
Jeong, D., Hampton, B., & Archuleta, K. L. (in press). How are you doing? Financial well-being during COVID-19. Financial Services Review.