
Ziaul "Zia" Khondker
Founder & Financial Planner
With over three decades of financial services industry experience, Ziaul I. Khondker, known as “Zia,” has established a reputation for unwavering dedication, thoughtful guidance, and a client-first approach.
Zia began his career in 1989 as an advisor at Stuart-James Investment Bankers, progressing through his career at firms such as Kemper Securities, Lovett Underwood Neuhaus & Webb, Sanders Morris Harris, Harris Webb & Garrison, and Raymond James & Associates. His extensive career also includes leadership positions with insurance carriers like MetLife, Prudential, and Guardian, where he worked in recruiting, mentoring, and developing the next generation of financial professionals.
Today, Zia serves as an independent advisor, dedicated to helping clients pursue financial confidence through personalized planning and objective guidance. Unbound by corporate agendas, he partners with a select network of professionals and financial institutions to design customized strategies for long-term financial confidence. Zia is affiliated with Gradient Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. Through this affiliation, he has access to dedicated back-office resources, including teams of CFP®s and CFA®s. These resources bring depth, experience, and strength to every aspect of financial planning.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Zia channels his creativity and zest for life into photography and karaoke, infusing artistry and joy into every aspect of his journey.



