Owner & Business Manager
Nashville, TN
Dan Killian is an owner and business manager at FBMM. He acts as the financial and operational “quarterback” for his clients’ business activities, advising Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning headlining arena acts, spanning virtually every genre of music. Using a holistic approach, Dan caters to every client’s individual needs through budgeting, financial planning, managing their accounting process and overall financial education. This approach allows clients to confidently make decisions that keep their businesses running with the best possible insight and information, ensuring their financial well-being for years to come.
Behind the Scenes
Dan has been recognized as one of the industry's brightest business managers and has been named to Billboard's Top Business Managers list in 2023 and 2024, and MusicRow's “Next Big Thing Industry Directory” two years in a row.
In 2017, Dan completed NYU’s certificate of financial planning program and earned his Certified Financial Planner designation. Dan is a regular volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. He also served on the board and as a pro bono financial planner through the Financial Planning Association, an organization that provides resources for underserved communities. Dan has also played a key role in spearheading internal initiatives at FBMM, including creating a health and wellness program, leadership training and mentorship and business development.
Did you know?
• Dan’s career highlight? Seeing a client go from playing 200-capacity clubs to 13,000-capacity arenas.
• Musically inclined himself, Dan enjoys playing the mandolin in his spare time.
• In his free time, Dan enjoys anything active and outdoors, and spending time with his wife and son.
• His go-to karaoke song is “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks.
