Mitchell (Mitch) Hockenbury is a distinguished financial authority, industry thought leader, and decorated military veteran. As Vice President of Wealth Strategy at Triad Wealth Partners, Mitch plays a pivotal role in advising and equipping financial advisors with the strategies, tools, and insights needed to elevate their practices and maximize client success. His leadership ensures that families and business owners benefit from personalized, tax-efficient planning focused on protecting wealth, optimizing income, and achieving long-term financial goals.
Mitch’s financial career began in 1999, giving him over two decades of experience in wealth management, financial planning, and investment strategy. He has worked as an investment advisor for Ameritrade and Edward Jones, consistently exceeding client expectations and business growth benchmarks. In 2018, he founded 1440 Financial Partners, a firm dedicated to helping families and small businesses achieve financial independence. His expertise spans tax-efficient investing, retirement income strategies, risk management, and Social Security optimization.
A committed lifelong learner, Mitch holds an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®) designations. His thought leadership in financial planning has been featured in MarketWatch, USA Today, CNBC, Forbes, and Barron’s.
Before transitioning to finance, Mitch served with distinction in the Marine Corps and later as a Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, completing multiple combat tours, including leading the final fighting force out of Iraq in 2011. His military career, marked by numerous commendations, ingrained in him a disciplined, mission-focused approach that he applies to financial planning and leadership.
Mitch is also an award-winning author and international speaker, known for his books Tactical Influence: How I Countered an Insurgency with Words and If I Had Only Known About Money Then: Wisdom That Would Have Saved $1,000,000. He has delivered keynote speeches and financial education sessions to organizations, universities, and professional conferences across the U.S. and internationally.
He resides in Omaha with his wife, daughter, and two pets. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, and continually seeking new ways to empower others in their financial and personal lives.
