Terry Kennedy
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Terry Kennedy is a longtime Las Vegas native and the President and CEO of Appreciation Financial, a full-service
national financial powerhouse with headquarters in Las Vegas and featured on Inc. 5000's 2018 & 2019 list of
fastest-growing private companies in America. Focused on providing solutions for all areas of your life, including
insurance and retirement planning, the birth of Appreciation Financial happened in a classroom. After seeing teachers
fall victim to bad financial advice, Kennedy decided to educate the educators about protecting their hard-earned
investments. That personal mission led him to start Appreciation Financial in 2008. In the years following, Kennedy has
visited more than 1,000 schools and has personally helped nearly 2,000 teachers plan for a vibrant life after the final
bell rings. While Appreciation Financial offers a conservative product for those who can't afford to lose money,
Kennedy's goal for the company is anything but. After meeting with so many teachers, his passion to give back to those
who give so much to our community grew. As Kennedy explains, "Appreciation is not just our name, it's a way of doing
business. Giving back in the communities where we do business is a cornerstone of our company."
Kennedy feels very strongly about the people he serves, "Our clients are public servants. They are educating our future
leaders, pushing through government red tape to get the best outcomes possible for their communities, and even saving
lives. I have a service-driven life mission to help the helpers. It feels great to help these amazing individuals
protect their future and families."
Kennedy is the recipient of the 2019 Gold Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year-Financial Services from the American
Business Association. He also is a 2019 finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Kennedy resides in Henderson, Nevada with his wife, Amanda, and their four daughters.