Our Team
Kristen Mayer
CEO and Founder
Registered Investment Advisor
775-223-1484
kristen@kmiwealth.net
Kristen is the CEO & Founder of KMI Wealth, a registered investment advisory firm. She brings over 10 years of experience in financial services and a unique education and communication background. She studied at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Nevada, where she received her BS in journalism with an emphasis on law and communication. Kristen received her Financial Advisor training at Stifel and transitioned to the RIA firm FourStar Wealth based in Chicago. Having the opportunity to work for a broker-dealer and an RIA firm gave Kristen a complete understanding of investment vehicles, planning, and financial services, which she brings to KMI Wealth.
She is a motivational speaker and educator who specializes in women and investing, impact investing, family wealth planning, and philanthropic advisory. She strives to help clients gain confidence to live a secure and abundant life while investing in themselves. She believes all investments should reflect your unique values and goals and will guide you in making that happen.
Kristen is deeply committed to community and environmental stewardship. As a North Lake Tahoe resident for over 35 years, she served as the Vice President and Treasurer for Mountain Area Preservation (MAP), a local nonprofit focused on preserving the Truckee-Tahoe region. Through MAP, Kristen played a vital role in protecting Canyon Springs, a 290-acre Truckee property, helping raise $11.6 million with over 700 donors to secure the land for conservation and public enjoyment. Her dedication to the community also includes volunteering with Junior Achievement, where she taught K-12 students financial literacy, global economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills, and community engagement.
Kristen is committed to uplifting women in her community by actively supporting organizations that foster empowerment, leadership, and economic independence. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and women-centered initiatives, she engages in mentorship programs, financial literacy workshops, and community service projects that encourage women to build financial confidence and pursue their personal and professional goals. She proudly supports organizations like the National Charity League, which develops leadership skills in young women through mother-daughter philanthropy, and We Are Change Makers, which provides funding and resources for women-led businesses and social enterprises globally. By aligning with these organizations, she aims to create a supportive network for women to thrive within our local community and beyond.
Kristen and her husband, David, have two daughters, and being a role model to them is her highest priority. She loves all the activities in the Tahoe/Truckee area, especially skiing, backpacking, hiking, swimming, surfing, and water skiing. Fun fact about her is that during her university studies, she received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the world and homeschool the son of one of the most famous rock and roll lead singers. When she’s not visiting her family in Hawaii, you can find this roller skating disco queen getting grounded in yoga/pilates and spending time in her kitchen whipping up delicious, healthy meals. Believe us when we say she will #spiceupyourwealth.
Sabrina McCool
Operational & Marketing Director
Sabrina is the operational and marketing director of KMI Wealth Advisors. She is passionate about community connection and creating unique events that bring people together to learn and discover how they can live their highest selves. She has a business degree in Marketing from UNR and has had the pleasure of working and creating events for companies like Nikki Beach, lululemon, and The Karma Mamas. She also serves her passion for health and fitness and has taught reformer Pilates for 10 years.
Sabrina is a huge advocate for investing in your community and giving back. She is the co-founder and President of Mamas for a Cause. MFAC’s mission is “We rise by lifting others through creating events that inspire, cultivate connection, and serve our community.” Sabrina has helped raise thousands of dollars for local nonprofits and believes we can make a difference together.
Sabrina resigns with her husband and two children in the beautiful Reno, Lake Tahoe area. She seeks adventure and is always down for a challenge that pushes her physically and mentally. Some of her most prominent successors have been hiking the Grand Canyon's Rim to Rim in one day, backpacking the entire Trans Catalina Trail, and completing the Orderville hike through the Narrows. She is also passionate about traveling and spending time outdoors with her family and friends. You can catch her camping along the coast, shredding down the slopes of Lake Tahoe, and chasing music wherever she goes. She continues to find gratitude in all that life offers and will continue to spread love because she genuinely believes that’s what life is all about!