Keith Kreb
About
Keith
Keith Kreb is a managing director for the Private Wealth division and senior partner of Blue Trust.
As managing director, Keith oversees the day-to-day operations, growth, and expansion of the office in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to his leadership role, Keith works with individuals, families, and businesses, using his objective perspective to help them make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help clients focus on the things that matter most to them. Keith and his team integrate financial planning, investment management, and trust services into financial plans tailored to his clients’ needs.
Prior to joining Blue Trust in 2008, Keith helped executives define and achieve their goals through a distinguished 22-year career in financial planning and analysis at Kraft Foods. Keith is intentional about pursuing deep and authentic relationships and studying God’s Word to grow in knowledge and application of biblical wisdom. He demonstrates a strong sense of personal purpose to “help stewards thrive.”
Keith earned an MBA in finance with high distinction from The University of Michigan in 1986 and a BBA in Finance with distinction from Iowa State University.
Keith has served in many church leadership positions. He currently co-leads a Monday night co-ed Bible study class with his wife, Tracy, and has spoken about finances at local and regional men’s ministry events.
Keith and his wife Tracy are originally from Iowa and married in 1986. They live in Lake Forest, Illinois, and have two adult daughters. In his spare time, Keith enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, backpacking, golfing, cycling, and running.
"It has not only been a pleasure working with Keith and the Blue Trust team, it has been a life-changing experience. They helped us create a clear picture of where we were financially and where we may be in the future. This has allowed us to explore some of our desires and the ability to achieve them. There is great peace of mind knowing where you are and where you are going. The clarity has now allowed us to explore God’s desires for us for the rest of our life."
"We had specific needs in regard to a family trust, which required management and skill. Blue Trust successfully quarterbacked all of the parties (tax accountants, trust manager, etc.) so that our efforts were greatly reduced. We only wish that we had started our relationship with Keith and the team at Blue Trust earlier, as it has been a very fruitful experience."
