I grew up in Queens, inspired by my mother’s grit as she broke barriers in business while raising our family. After studying finance at Boston University, I built a 16-year career at Allen & Co., where I thrived in logistics and high-performance environments, including behind-the-scenes work at the prestigious Sun Valley Conference. It was at the intersection of performance and business that I met my husband, Tedd.

While my career shaped me, my deepest passion is serving our community. I am deeply involved in our children's school district - as the current PTA President at Gelinas Middle School and formerly as Vice President of Fundraising for the Minnesauke Elementary PTA, where I helped create events, engage donors, to ensure our children have the best educational resources possible. As the mother of a son who receives special services through the Three Village School district, I know firsthand the life-changing community impact of dedicated teachers and administrators. That gratitude drives my commitment to give back and ensure every child has the chance to thrive.

My advocacy extends beyond education to supporting women, mothers, and neurodivergent individuals in the workforce. This focus on community and social causes has become a cornerstone of Sandpiper Wealth, the practice Tedd and I built together to serve families and businesses like ours.

At Sandpiper, we offer a high-touch, fee based financial planning experience rooted in authenticity and connection—not Wall Street sales jargon. We proudly serve families and businesses like ours, helping them align prosperity with passion, while building futures that support the people and communities they care about most.

Christine Kanakaris, MBA
Founder, Sandpiper Wealth