Tanner Merritt is a Financial Counselor with Zeiders Enterprises, and he joins the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession. Starting with his transition after 6 years in the Army to majoring in Natural Resource Management, he ultimately made his way to financial counseling for the military. Listen in as Tanner dives into the reasons for his transition, discussing the intricacies of his role, potential salary ranges, career trajectories, and strategies to combat fina...
Nov 03, 2023•24 min
Makemma Cockrell Wolff is an Associate Relationship Manager at Avion Wealth, and she joins the show today to discuss her path into the financial planning profession. If you are feeling frustrated in your job search and are thinking about giving up, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Makemma shares her initial aspirations of law, only to find her true calling in financial planning through a university assessment. She also details her experiences at the TTU financial planning program, securi...
Oct 27, 2023•22 min
Dr. Philip Gibson is a Finance Professor and Financial Advisor based out of Rock Hill, SC, and he joins the show today to share how he entered the financial planning profession. Recounting his journey from Jamaica to the U.S. for college, where a mentor's suggestion at Prairie View A&M put financial planning on his radar, Phillip shares his academic pursuits, leading to his current role at Winthrop University. If you love to teach, but also aspire to one day be a financial planner, this is a...
Oct 20, 2023•22 min
Enjoli Ramsey is a Certified Financial Planner and Navy vet who joins the show today to take us through her unconventional journey into the financial planning profession. If you are looking to change your career to financial planning, then this is an episode for you! Listen in as she recounts her 23-year military career, her early interest in personal finance, and how she transitioned into a fintech startup after passing the CFP exam just before the onset of COVID-19. You'll hear Enjoli’s vision...
Oct 13, 2023•27 min
Today we have Martin Seay, the Department Head of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University, and Jesse Lineberry, the Director of the Financial Planning Program at Virginia Tech University, on the show. The pair join the podcast for office hours to chat about all things financial planning. Tune in as they share the kinds of offers their students receive from employers, what students prioritize in entry-level roles, and the distinguishing factors of top job candidates. We also explor...
Oct 06, 2023•47 min
Victoria Lawrence is an Associate Financial Planner with Morris Financial Concepts in Charleston, SC. She joins the show today to share her unique journey from aspiring investment banker to financial planner, including how she entered the financial planning profession. If you are seeking to get hired into a financial planning firm without a financial planning degree, this is an episode for you! Drawing from her rich experiences growing up in Hong Kong, Victoria opens up about the process of find...
Sep 29, 2023•19 min
Today we welcome back Jesse Lineberry to discuss the intricacies of compensation in the financial planning profession. We'll examine recent offers that have been both accepted and rejected, providing insights into industry trends. Discover the data from a salary survey, shedding light on the expected salaries for paraplanners, associate planners, and financial planners. We'll also delve into the evolving landscape of compensation structures in the financial planning field. Listen in to learn how...
Sep 22, 2023•24 min
Jason Howell and Doug Tees are with Jason Howell Company based out of Fairfax, VA, and they join the show today to discuss their journeys in the financial planning industry. If you are considering changing careers and would like the confidence to make the leap, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Jason and Doug delve into their unique paths to financial planning, as well as the formation of their successful partnership. Jason unpacks how he utilized his vast network to launch and grow his f...
Sep 15, 2023•27 min
Dana Carney is an Associate Wealth Manager at River Capital Advisors in Jacksonville, FL. She joins the show today to share her unconventional journey into the world of financial planning, starting with her initial aspirations to become a dietician and the transformative volunteer experiences that honed her skills. If you are passionate about financial literacy, but also want to work with high-net-worth clients, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Dana opens up about her choice to work in f...
Sep 08, 2023•26 min
Kyle Jahnke is a financial advisor at the RWS Group based out of Saginaw, MI, and he joins the show today to discuss his transition into the financial planning profession after four years in a corporate finance role. If you’re a career changer or in the process of preparing for the Series 7 exam, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Kyle delves into his journey from a corporate finance role at a prominent Fortune 500 company to his current position as an advisor. He unpacks th...
Sep 01, 2023•28 min
Nicky Amore is a financial planner with Falcon Wealth Planning based out of Chicago, IL. She joins the show today to chat about her unique journey into the financial planning industry, including how early life challenges, like injuries and time in a wheelchair, shaped her perspective. If you have had setbacks and need a boost of encouragement to keep moving forward, this is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Nicky shares how she went from working at Starbucks in college (...
Aug 25, 2023•25 min
Mark Hansen is the owner of Second Comma, a virtual advisor firm for 6-figure single-income households. He joins the show today to share his path into the financial planning profession, from a high-paying steady job to starting over at zero. If you are nervous about leaving the comfort and stability of corporate America to start your career in financial planning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen in as Mark recounts his journey into the financial planning profession, from giving ...
Aug 18, 2023•27 min
Joel Cavaliere is a Financial Advisor at Blue Heron Capital based out of Denver, CO, and he joins the show today to discuss his path to becoming a financial planner. He also highlights his transition within the industry, revealing how he navigates the challenges of working with an older clientele and confronting ageism. If you are concerned that you might be too young to work with retired clients, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Joel delves into his journey, from his academic choices an...
Aug 11, 2023•30 min
Matt Garasic is the Founder of Unrivaled Wealth Management based out of Pittsburgh, PA, and he joins the show today to discuss how he found his way to financial planning—despite thinking it was only insurance sales. If you feel stuck and need someone to take a chance on you, even if you might not have the level of experience they are looking for, then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Matt shares his unique journey from an initial pursuit in Petroleum Geology to becoming a financial plann...
Aug 04, 2023•26 min
Dawn Torres-Gale is a Client Services Manager at Compass Planning Associates based out of Westport, MA, and she joins the show today to discuss her journey of becoming a financial planner. If you are seeking a firm that has a unique structure, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Join us as Dawn reveals her unique journey from conflict resolution within the military to becoming a financial planner, spurred by service members' need for advanced financial guidance. Learn about her transition...
Jul 28, 2023•25 min
Taylor Cole is a Client Analyst at LFM Wealth Management based out of Chapel Hill, NC. She joins the show today to discuss how she transitioned into financial planning from a career as a nanny. If you are a career changer considering a career in financial planning, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Taylor divulges how her journey was sparked by a random career guidebook encounter, which led her to seek knowledge from financial radio shows and local planners. She also shares the insights s...
Jul 21, 2023•26 min
Taylor Love is a Financial Advisor at Elevant Wealth based out of Twin Falls, ID. He joins the show today to discuss his entrance into the financial planning profession, which, interestingly enough, was not his initial career choice. If you are nervous about taking on client relationships by yourself, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Taylor unfolds his intriguing journey into the financial planning profession, from it not being his initial career choice to securing internships and learni...
Jul 14, 2023•24 min
Andrew Fincher is a Financial Advisor at VLP Financial Advisors based out of Vienna, VA, and he joins the show today to share how he became a financial planner. If you think you are too young or inexperienced to become a lead planner, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Andrew shares his journey from accounting major to successful financial planner, and how overcoming career obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic led him to become the trusted lead advisor for 40 clients at his current firm—...
Jul 07, 2023•28 min
Alex Carracedo is the Founder of Envision Retirement based out of Phoenix, and he joins the show today to share his story of becoming a Certified Financial Planner and RIA firm owner. If you feel like you are a round peg in a square hole and your career is not where you want it to be, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! In this episode, Alex shares his journey from childhood lessons in personal finance to earning his CFP designation and entering the world of financial planning, leveraging...
Jun 30, 2023•30 min
Nathan Gale is the Founder of Fleur De Lis Financial, and he joins the show today to share his story of transitioning into the financial planning profession after a 17-year career in the military. If you’re struggling to break into the financial planning profession then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Nathan shares his journey into financial planning, discussing his education, early experiences, and why transitioning careers was the right move for him. He opens up about the trials of la...
Jun 23, 2023•26 min
Taylor Demars is a financial planner with Mars Financial Group based out of Washington, and he joins the show today to share his path to entering the financial planning profession and being thrust into the position of primary client advisor just a year into his tenure. If you’re a new planner being pushed out of your comfort zone then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Taylor shares why he joined his grandfather’s family-owned financial planning business, how he became the primary client a...
Jun 16, 2023•32 min
Alli Masoero is the Founder of Money Conscious, and she joins the show today to share her career path, starting from first becoming interested in financial planning to starting her own firm. If you have found yourself questioning your passion for serving high-net-worth clients and are considering a different path, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Alli shares the sequence of events that led her to shift her focus from majoring in mathematics to financial planning despite the disapproval f...
Jun 09, 2023•29 min
Deanne Rosso and Chuck Vickery from Elevate Wealth Advisory, based out of Athens, GA, join the show today to discuss the challenges and wins of their successful partnership and buyout. If you dream of buying out your firm’s founder, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Deanne and Chuck take us on a journey through their partnership in financial planning, starting with Deanne’s beginnings in the field, how she and Chuck met, why she decided to join Chuck’s team (despite more lu...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min
Mark Maurer is the President and CEO of LLIS, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm that was founded to be a resource and advisor to fee-only financial advisors and their clients. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner but don’t see yourself as a lead planner, then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Mark shares his unexpected journey in the financial planning profession, starting with a phone call from a family member, and leaving his previous career to join t...
May 26, 2023•24 min
Kevin Dunford is an Associate Financial Advisor at Switchpoint Financial Planning, and he stops by the show to share his story of pivoting to financial planning from his dream of being an ophthalmologist. If you are looking for a great fit Associate Planner position, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Kevin shares the events that led him to switch his major and explore career paths outside of ophthalmology, how his interest in financial planning was sparked, and how his undergraduate progr...
May 19, 2023•23 min
Ariana Alisjahbana is an Associate Advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, and she stops by the show today to share her story of transitioning to financial planning after five years in marketing roles in big tech companies. If you are in a big tech firm and seeking to make a change to financial planning, then this is an episode for you! Tune in to hear Ariana share the pivotal moment when she decided to pursue financial planning full-time, why big tech wasn't fulfilling for her, and how she...
May 12, 2023•29 min
Today I'm joined by Liz Plot, the Founder of Primas Financial Planning. After spending 10 years as a financial coach for members of the military, Liz made the decision to start her own firm. If you think you might be an accidental entrepreneur, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as we discuss the differences between financial planning, financial coaching, and financial counseling, as well as the struggle that Liz had being rejected by employers early on due to her need for a vi...
May 05, 2023•25 min
Hannah Moore is the owner of Guiding Wealth, a financial planning firm based out of Dallas, TX. Also the creator and facilitator of the Financial Planning Externship Program, Hannah joins the show today to talk about what she has been up to over the last 2 years. If you're interested in participating in the Externship program, be sure to listen in and sign up today! Join us as Hannah talks about the Externship program, sharing exciting updates for its fourth year. She also provides details on th...
Apr 28, 2023•22 min
Alex Hopkin is the Founder of Simply Paraplanner, an online job board that connects virtual paraplanners with firms seeking virtual hires nationwide. If you are seeking a virtual paraplanner role, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Alex talks us through her path to becoming a financial planner, starting with the scholarship she received and the challenges she faced as a military spouse seeking a virtual position in a field that had few options for remote work. You'll learn about her online...
Apr 21, 2023•23 min
Ryan Rasmussen is a Trust and Estates Coordinator for the University of Georgia, and he joins the shows today to share his story of how he became a financial planner. If you are seeking a career path outside of one of the main points of entry into the profession, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Ryan shares his career journey, from his start in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program to his current role as an academic financial counselor at the University of Georgia....
Apr 14, 2023•30 min
