Brian Safdari

Brian Safdari is the founder and CEO of College Planning Experts, Inc. College Planning Experts is a consulting firm based in Valencia, California that advises high school students and their parents throughout the process of getting accepted to the college of their choice, maximizing financial aid, and paying for college. He is also the author of the self-published book, College Planning Made Easy.

After returning from the World Cup in 1998, Safdari suffered a groin injury that ended his soccer career.

Career

In 2003, Safdari began his career in the real estate industry. After graduating college with a significant amount of debt, Safdari was inspired to study the Higher Education Act and create College Planning Experts.

Safdari is a member of various organizations, including: National Institute of Certified College Planners, National Association for College Admission Counseling, National College Advocacy Group, Higher Education Consultants Association, and the Better Business Bureau. College Planning Experts’ corporate clientele include Warner Bros., Nestle, and Morgan Stanley.

Philanthropy

In his capacity as the founder and CEO of College Planning Experts, Safdari offers free community workshops and performs speaking engagements at high schools and public libraries. Its LEAP summer leadership program hosts motivational speakers and celebrities that include Jessalyn Gilsig, Seth Green, and Nick Vujicic, as well as Safdari, who spoke to audiences about college planning and financing.