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Florida Reverse Mortgage Specialist Chris Bruser

Navigating a grey divorce can be especially financially challenging, with the division of assets like the family home often leaving one or both parties in difficult positions. Many find themselves unable to stay in the home they’ve shared or to purchase a new one due to the financial strain that comes with divorce. Chris Bruser with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional and one of the nation’s leading advocates for incorporating housing wealth into retirement income planning, offers a solution. Over the last 19 years, Chris has helped over 700 families secure their financial futures, including senior divorcing couples, by using reverse mortgages as part of their divorce settlements.

Chris Bruser: Reverse Mortgage Specialist for Divorce Planning

The Amicable Divorce Network is proud to welcome Chris Bruser to our global network of vetted divorce professionals! With a deep passion for education, a knack for financial strategy, and a unique expertise in reverse mortgages, Chris brings a fresh perspective and the essential tools to support clients navigating divorce, especially the growing population of those facing gray divorce, to secure a better future.

“My journey into the financial and mortgage industries started in the mid-80s when I worked as a caddy at a country club. I admired the stock brokers I caddied for, and it led me to pursue a career in financial advising. Over the years, I’ve learned that the real key to financial stability is in education and empowering others with the right tools.”

-Chris Bruser, Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Chris’s journey into the reverse mortgage industry was not just a career shift—it was a calling. Coming from a background in financial advising, he saw firsthand the gaps in retirement planning and the confusion surrounding home equity options. Determined to change that, Chris turned his focus to reverse mortgages, dedicating himself to dispelling myths and empowering people with accurate information. His passion for education became his platform.

Chris is a strong advocate for education. He believes reverse mortgages are often misunderstood and underutilized—and he’s working to change that. Whether he’s connecting with financial advisors, attorneys, or divorcing couples directly, Chris takes time to explain how these products work and how they can create peace of mind during difficult transitions.

Through ongoing partnerships with financial advisors, estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and home care companies, Chris built a career that centers on helping retirees leverage their home equity in meaningful and strategic ways. He’s an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), and the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce. His professional recognitions in 2018, 2022, and 2023 speak to his integrity, influence, and impact.

But Chris is more than a financial professional—he’s a storyteller, a connector, and someone who truly changes lives. He often shares real-life examples of how reverse mortgages can transform a person’s circumstances. One such story involves a couple married for 50 years, navigating a late-life divorce. Using a reverse mortgage, they were able to eliminate debt and avoid selling off investments, allowing for a smoother, more dignified separation.

“Reverse mortgages are particularly beneficial for gray divorce. Many times, couples in their later years are dealing with a complicated mix of retirement assets and property. Reverse mortgages can provide an amicable solution by allowing one spouse to stay in the marital home while the other can buy a new one, all without monthly mortgage payments. It helps reduce the emotional and financial strain that often accompanies divorce in later years.”

Another powerful example is when Chris helped a client retain his home during a divorce by securing a lump-sum reverse mortgage to pay out his spouse, without having to liquidate his portfolio. Thanks to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase program, Chris now helps divorcing couples make fresh starts—enabling one party to remain in the marital home while the other can purchase a new home, free of monthly mortgage payments.

These examples aren’t just financial transactions, they are pivotal life moments. Chris carries a stack of thank-you cards and client testimonials that reflect the deep personal impact of his work. Whether it’s helping a grieving widow regain financial stability or guiding a couple through the complexities of long-term care planning after a stroke, Chris leads with an educational and problem-solving mindset.

What makes Chris an ideal fit for the Amicable Divorce Network isn’t just his professional expertise—it’s his personal philosophy. Grounded in the motto Carpe Diem, he approaches every client interaction with purpose and empathy. His collection of thank-you cards and testimonials speaks volumes about the impact he’s made on his clients’ lives, often helping them discover solutions they didn’t know existed.

“I’m excited to join the Amicable Divorce Network because it gives me the opportunity to educate others and collaborate with professionals who share the same mission: to make divorce more manageable and less stressful, especially for those in retirement. I believe reverse mortgages can play a crucial role in helping couples navigate divorce in a way that preserves their financial security and peace of mind.”

Chris is excited to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share his commitment to respectful, solution-focused divorce processes. His ability to educate, connect, and creatively problem-solve makes him a standout addition to the network. Chris is already helping couples use reverse mortgages to streamline divorce settlements, especially in gray divorce scenarios, and is committed to expanding awareness around how reverse mortgages can be a valuable option in divorce planning. He sees reverse mortgages not just as financial tools, but as instruments for healing, stability, and new beginnings—exactly the kind of support our network seeks to provide.

Learn more about Chris at https://mutualreverse.com/lo/chris-bruser/

Chris, it has been inspiring learning about you and your passionate commitment to helping provide secure futures to divorcing couples through education and empowerment. Welcome, and we’re thrilled to have you as part of the ADN family!