Chris Draughon

Chris Draughon is a Vice President and Wealth Manager with Heffernan Financial. He works with individuals and families to bring clarity and structure to their financial lives through comprehensive planning and disciplined investment strategy.

Chris believes financial planning is ultimately about aligning money with what matters most. His work focuses on empowering clients to honor their financial goals through thoughtful planning, tax-aware investment management, and steady guidance over time. He emphasizes long-term decision-making and helps clients remain grounded when short-term market noise threatens sound judgment.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Chris provides advice in a fiduciary capacity. His areas of focus include retirement income planning, investment strategy, tax planning coordination, asset protection, and estate planning collaboration. He works closely with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals to ensure client strategies are cohesive and aligned.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and completed the CFP® Certification Program through the College for Financial Planning. He has been active within the financial planning community and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association.

Outside of his professional work, Chris enjoys photography and values time spent with family and friends.