Austin graduated from Truman State University in 2018 with a degree in Finance. Shortly after graduating he started his career in the corporate office of Waddell & Reed as an Advisor Services Representative. He joined the team as an Advisor Assistant for Jesse Snow and Cameron Pumphrey in June of 2021.
Outside of work he enjoys playing tennis and piano. He also enjoys watching a multitude of sports such as football, soccer, basketball, & baseball. He is a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC, Chelsea FC, and the Kansas Jayhawks.