Our College Funding Advisors

We help families legally and ethically position themselves to get as much financial aid as possible. In these tough economic times, this has been a valuable resource for families.

Hi, my name is Phil. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and have since lived in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington. For the last two decades and more Washington state has been home. I attended Cornell University’s School of Labor & Industry, as well as the DDI Executive Leadership Program.

I enjoy my job with our company for a variety of reasons. Perhaps most importantly, I enjoy my job because of the people I work with. In my personal and professional life, I value loyalty above all else. I have the privilege of working with a team of people who go above and beyond to empower me to help our clients to the very best of my abilities.

My mission is to help families better their futures! Our team works with integrity and honor to ensure trust and satisfaction. I promise to bring expert problem-solving and top-of-the-line solutions for you and your family. I look forward to working with you in the future!

I feel as though my compilation of experience affords me the ability to provide quality support to our clients. Additionally, my experiences drive me to continually improve upon the level of quality information and support imparted during each client interaction, which in turn increases the successfulness of our students.

I am a part of a team who helps encourage and drive me to help our communities and families in a meaningful, enduring way. Lastly, thank you for trusting us as a partner for your family’s future. Times can be challenging (and seemingly unending) but we promise to have your back. We will work hard to guide you through the challenges with a degree of ease and comfort. On behalf of me and my team, we look forward to partnering with you and your family!

As a counselor, I was the Running Start Coordinator and gained expertise in college preparation, selection, application procedures and scholarships. I pride myself on being a “student-centered” counselor and find helping students very rewarding.

The best part about working with my students is discovering things alongside them. I love helping them discover their strengths, interests, and passions. Helping your student towards success is what I am here to do.

Being able to work with students in a manner that I am accustomed to is very rewarding. However, I have also enjoyed the opportunity to work with the rest of the family as well. You may not have all of the answers at first, but our team prides itself on being a reliable resource for college preparation and decision making.

I am committed to giving each student individual attention and recognition for their unique qualities. I am passionate about empowering young adults to make informed decisions by focusing on personal strengths, providing continual motivation and guided accountability. My hope is that through my work with your student(s) they will envision their potential and feel confident about the next step in their educational career. I am looking forward to beginning this exciting journey with you.

Although the process may seem a bit daunting at the outset, my goal is to assist you with the information, tools, and guidance needed for smooth sailing. I am confident that with the collaboration of our entire team, your student’s goals can be achieved!

Stuart Grossman is the founder of College Funding Systems and Grossman and Associates Financial Services, Inc. He has helped thousands of clients with a wide array of financial services for more than three decades.