Patrick Yaghoobians is an Associate Advisor at Horst & Graben Wealth Management, and he stops by the show today to share his story of becoming a financial planner. If you are in the wirehouse channel but desire a more independent and planning-centric approach, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Patrick opens up about his journey to becoming a financial planner, from his earliest memory of money when his parents immigrated from Canada to what eventually led him to pursue a career in fin...
Apr 07, 2023•27 min
Tom Rasmussen is a Financial Advisor at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, and he joins the show today to discuss how he fell into his career as a financial planner and why he left a great fit firm after they were acquired. If your firm has been acquired and is no longer a good fit for you, you won’t want to miss this episode! Listen in as Tom shares his journey of how he stumbled upon his career by luck through his academic advisor, how he landed his first job at a large financial services firm while sti...
Mar 31, 2023•25 min
William Thompson is a Financial Planner at Valor Wealth Partners, and he joins the show today to discuss his career journey from loan officer to financial planner. If you are thinking of giving up because you are struggling to get an employer to say “yes” to you, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as William shares his journey from starting as a loan officer in a credit union to becoming a Client Services Associate for a wirehouse, as well as how he pursued the CFP but struggle...
Mar 24, 2023•24 min
Antonio Montes De Oca Jr is a Financial Analyst at Rock House Financial based out of Farmington, UT, and he joins the show today to discuss how family stress around money growing up prompted him to pursue a career as a financial planner. If you are graduating from a CFP program and want to know how to find a great fit and add value right out of the gate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Antonio shares his journey into the world of financial planning, how he decided which C...
Mar 17, 2023•25 min
Eric Joynt is an Associate Financial Planner at Prospettiva Financial, and he joins the show today to talk about how he became interested in investing and financial planning while in college. If you are in a different channel within financial services and want to transition to an RIA firm, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Eric shares how he started his career with a property and casualty-focused organization, as well as how he moved up the career ladder. You'll hear about ...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
Liv Olson is the Founder of Liv Olson Consulting, based out of Seattle, WA. She helps teams and individuals build lasting capabilities and positive organizational culture that enables people to thrive. If you're looking to join an existing team or build one yourself, you don't want to miss this episode! Listen in as Liv shares from her 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, and talent development roles in the RIA channel, highlighting the top mistake firm owners m...
Mar 03, 2023•24 min
Stephanie Van Albert is an Associate Advisor at Monaco Advisors based out of New Haven, CT, and she joins the shows today to share how her love of math and problem-solving drew her to a career in financial planning. If you didn’t graduate with a financial planning degree but want to become a financial planner, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss! Listen in as Stephanie shares how she landed her first job and navigated the challenges of working full-time while completing her CFP coursewor...
Feb 24, 2023•23 min
Jordan Haines is Director of Customer Success with Elements based out of Orem, UT. He joins the show today to talk about his career journey, from first learning about financial planning to working in a financial planning technology company where he trained other planners on financial planning software. If you are interested in what other positions are available in the financial planning industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen in as Jordan shares how he got hooked on financial...
Feb 17, 2023•31 min
Michael Branthover is a Financial Advisor with Day Financial Group based out of Columbia, MD. He joins the show today to share how he went from earning a full-ride scholarship to play football at Virginia Tech to his eventual transition into the financial planning program. If you are interested in how to use your background as an athlete to succeed in financial planning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Michael talks about the influence the financial planning firm owners w...
Feb 10, 2023•28 min
Channon Cain is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial based out of Austin, TX. He joins the show today to walk us through his career boomerang, from starting as a financial advisor right after college to transitioning to a successful wholesaling career—and then returning to his current position as a financial advisor with an independent broker-dealer. If you are unsure about what type of position you might want in the financial planning profession, then you don’t want to miss this epi...
Feb 03, 2023•24 min
Tess Downing is the Founder of Complete View Financial based out of San Antonio, TX. She joins the show today to talk about her journey in the financial planning industry, including what she would have done differently if she could do it all over again. If you want to know what it is like to work your way up in a firm over 10 years—and then leave to start your own firm—this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Tess shares how she got started, as well as how she secured her interns...
Jan 27, 2023•26 min
Jessica Harrington is an Executive Business Coach at Carson Coaching in Dallas, TX. She joins the show today to share her story of becoming interested in financial planning and working as a coach for financial planners, as well as what she has learned throughout her career. If you are starting a new position and are looking for some inside information on how to have success, then you won’t want to miss this episode! Listen in as Jessica divulges the valuable lessons she has learned from her expe...
Jan 20, 2023•25 min
Matt Benson is the Founder of Sonmore Financial based out of Chandler, AZ, and he joins the show today to share how he got started in the financial planning profession, why he hired an intern after starting his own firm, and why that intern is a rockstar. If you are seeking an internship or entry-level role in a financial planning firm, then don’t miss this episode! Listen in as Matt talks about how he knew he wanted to pursue a career in financial planning while in high school, as well as what ...
Jan 13, 2023•24 min
Devoda Owens is an Analyst with Linscomb and Williams based out of Houston, TX. He stops by the show today to share how he recently passed the CFP exam and tips for anyone looking to do the same. If you are not sure of what your path to a career in financial planning might look like, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Devoda opens up about his experience passing the CFP exam and offers advice for others who plan to take it, as well. We also discuss Devoda’s personal journey,...
Jan 06, 2023•27 min
Dana McNulty is an aspiring financial planner out of Boulder, CO, and she joins the show today to share her experience attending a financial planning program and securing multiple internships. If you're a college student seeking to prepare yourself for your first opportunity in the financial planning industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Dana shares how she found her way to the financial planning program at the University of Colorado, what part of the coursework she h...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min
Brittany Schultz, Director of Investment Research and Operations, and Michelle Kuehner, President at Personal Money Planning, both join the show today to discuss their unique paths into the financial planning profession. They share how they transitioned out of banking careers, why they believe financial planning was a better fit for them, and how they overcame the challenges often associated with a career change. Listen in as Michelle explains how she developed her skills as an advisor, as well ...
Dec 23, 2022•47 min
Michael Kitces and Alan Moore are the co-founders of XY Planning Network, and they join the show today to discuss their journey through entrepreneurship. If you desire to excel in the financial planning profession, then this is an episode you definitely won’t want to miss! Listen in as Michael and Alan share how they entered into entrepreneurship, what they like (and don’t like) about being entrepreneurs, and how they were able to work together to build several successful businesses even though ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Jennifer Anderson is the co-owner at McClarren Financial Advisors based out of State College, PA, and she joins the show today with paraplanner Rose Porter to discuss the ins and outs of hiring new paraplanners right out of school. If you are joining a small RIA firm directly after graduating from a CFP program, this is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Jennifer shares the “why” behind her firm seeking to hire new paraplanners out of school, how they executed a successfu...
Dec 09, 2022•46 min
Bethany Park is a paraplanner at Stonebridge Financial Planning Group based out of Orlando, FL. She joins the show today to discuss her path into the financial planning profession from a teaching career. If you are considering changing careers and joining the financial planning profession, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Bethany shares why she transitioned out of her teaching career and into financial planning, what got her interested in financial planning as a profession, and how she s...
Dec 02, 2022•24 min
Abby Bennett is the Director of Financial Planning and Bret Tagg is an Associate Advisor with Verum Partners based out of Charlotte, NC. They both join the show today to share their journeys and experiences through the financial planning industry. If you are looking to get out of a Big Four accounting firm and begin adding value to a financial planning firm right off the bat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Abby walks us through her career path, from leaving a great-fit f...
Nov 25, 2022•42 min
Ethan Pepper is the Founder and CEO of Orchard City Wealth based out of Los Gatos, CA. He joins the show today to share how he got started as a financial planner—and eventually started his own firm. If you are considering giving up ownership in a firm to start your own, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Ethan shares how family members influenced his career early on, why he pivoted from majoring in corporate finance to personal financial planning, and what it was like transitioning to an e...
Nov 18, 2022•29 min
Kelli Cruz is the Founder and CEO of Cruz Consulting Group, a consulting firm that specializes in human capital and compensation consulting for the financial planning profession. Kelli joins the show to chat about what she is seeing from the trenches of her consulting work, including the biggest struggle that her clients are facing right now. If you are considering a new opportunity or preparing for a job interview, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Kelli shares the type of...
Nov 11, 2022•38 min
Scarlett Che is a Wealth Planning Senior Associate at Austin Asset based out of Austin, TX, and she joins the show today to talk about how she is progressing in her financial planning career. If you are trying to figure out where you would like to be on the advisory career track, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Scarlett shares her story about immigrating from China, how she got interested in financial planning over other career choices, and how she snagged her first financial planning j...
Nov 04, 2022•25 min
Dan Malone is a Partner with WDW Financial based out of Dallas, TX. He joins the show today to talk about how he transitioned into financial planning after a career as a firefighter. If you are interested in becoming a partner at an established firm, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Dan shares how he became interested in becoming a firefighter, why he chose to also become a paramedic, and how he pursued a college degree while also working full-time. We also dive into why f...
Oct 28, 2022•26 min
James White is a Wealth Advisor with Weaver Capital Management based out of Atlanta, GA, and he joins the show today to discuss how he went from a dream of becoming a pro golfer to pursuing a career in financial planning. If you are in a large firm and seeking a more expanded role in a smaller firm, this is an episode for you! Listen in as James shares how a middle school assignment first sparked his interest in financial markets, how investing and investment management was a passion for him eve...
Oct 21, 2022•27 min
Carrie Jones is a Certified Financial Planner based out of Orlando, FL, and she joins the show today to talk about her career in financial planning, including how she knew she wanted to be a financial planner as early as 8 years old. If you are a new planner seeking unique ways to gain valuable experience in your career, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Carrie shares how she got her start in the insurance channel, why that path was not the best fit for her, and how she took time away fro...
Oct 14, 2022•25 min
Saki Kurose is an Associate Planner with Omega Wealth Management based out of Arlington, VA. She joins the show today to share her story of transitioning from a career as a professional musician to a career in financial planning. If you are a musician and looking to transition into a career in financial planning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Saki shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. and going all in developing her musical career, including why a musical career u...
Oct 07, 2022•22 min
Angie Herbers is the Founder and Senior Consultant with Herbers and Company, a consulting firm specializing in assisting financial planning firms to solve their growth challenges. If you are seeking to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack, then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Angie shares why firms with a clear recruiting strategy have an advantage over their competitors, what skills firms are looking for the most in new planner hires, and what skills are most lacking from plann...
Sep 30, 2022•24 min
Welcome to the 100th episode of the New Planner Podcast! To celebrate this milestone, we thought we would flip things around a little bit and have Jesse Lineberry and Jayla Blakemore interview Caleb about his career and the birth of New Planner Recruiting. If you are thinking of entering the financial planning profession, this is an episode you definitely won't want to miss! Listen in as Caleb shares his unique story of finding a career in financial planning and why he decided to go into career ...
Sep 23, 2022•23 min
Jeneé Murphy is an Associate Financial Advisor with Root Financial Partners, and she stops by the show today to share her story of getting started in financial planning after working for a decade in various other career fields. If you are keen to hear about how hard work, persistence, and intensity can pay off, then this episode is for you! Listen in as Jeneé shares how she hustled to secure her first several internships, as well as how those opportunities led to her getting her foot in the door...
Sep 16, 2022•29 min
