Chad Olivier

CFP®, CEPA
CEO, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Meet Chad

Chad Olivier is an award-winning CEO, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with 28 years of experience in the field.

Chad embarked on his career in the financial services industry nearly 30 years ago, following his graduation from Northeast Louisiana University. Initially starting as a stockbroker, Chad soon recognized that the essence of successful financial planning lies in building meaningful relationships. This insight led him to pursue a career as a financial advisor.

Today, Chad is a prominent CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and the owner of the Olivier Group, an innovative wealth management firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over the past two decades, he has established a distinguished reputation for ethical and client-centered financial planning. Chad holds multiple securities registrations, including Series 7, 24, 52, and 63, and is insurance licensed. His advanced qualifications include Certificates in Family Business and Wealth Advising from the Family Firm Institute and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation from the Exit Planning Institute, which enhances his expertise in assisting business owners with complex financial transitions.

Chad’s professional involvement extends to his membership in the Baton Rouge Financial Planning Association and the Baton Rouge Estate and Planning Council. He also contributes to the financial planning community as a writer for the Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association and as the author of The Resourceful Dentist and What Medical School Did Not Teach You About Financial Planning. Additionally, Chad shares his financial expertise through the “Money Talks” segment on a Baton Rouge news broadcast, where he offers valuable insights and practical advice on a range of financial topics.

Outside of his professional achievements, Chad is a dedicated family man. He and his wife Rose are proud parents to Conrad, Cole, Christopher, and Charles Max. Their son Cole is on the Autism Spectrum, and both Chad and Rose are actively involved in the special needs community. Their advocacy includes supporting organizations and programs that provide resources and assistance to individuals with special needs and their families.

Chad’s commitment to his family, his profession, and his community reflects his unwavering dedication to making a positive impact. Whether through his financial planning practice, community involvement, or special needs advocacy, Chad continues to be a trusted and compassionate leader.

 

Qualifications

Icon/Paid Volunteer Day Created with Sketch. Experience
  • 28 years financial industry experience
  • 22 years with Olivier Group
Education
  • BBA in Finance with a Minor in Economics from Northeast Louisiana University
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  • CFP®
  • CEPA
Professional Memberships
  • Baton Rouge Financial Planning Association
  • Baton Rouge Estate and Planning Council
Awards
  • Forbes Best-in-State 2024 - #42
  • Forbes Best-in-State 2023 - #27
  • Forbes Best in State 2022 - #31

Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor: Awarded to Chad Olivier (2022-2024). The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors with a minimum of seven years’ experience and weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. Research summary as of April 2024 – 44,990 nominations received, based on thresholds – 23,876 invited to complete online survey – 20,412 telephone interviews – 4,926 in-person interviews at Advisor’s location, and 1,507 web-based interviews. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.