Andy Blacker is an Associate Financial Advisor with Delphinus Financial Advisors, and he joins the show today to discuss how he transitioned to the financial planning profession after 10 years in the Marines. If you are in the military and are considering a career change, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Andy talks about his journey from leaving the Marines to embarking on a career in financial planning, as well as the financial adjustments he and his fiancée made to ...
Ep #174: Using Your CFP for an Alternative Career Path with Heath Jackson
Heath Jackson is a Business Consultant and Coach for Financial Advisors based out of San Antonio, TX. He joins the show today to discuss how he uses the skills he developed during his career as a CFP, client advisor, leader, and manager to help financial advisory firms with strategy and execution so they can continue to scale. If you are concerned that the only thing you can do as a CFP is become a client advisor, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Heath discusses his transition into ...
Ep #173: Finding a Part-time Entry Level Opportunity with Joshua Walker
Joshua Walker is a Financial Advisor with Wright Planning based in Fishers, IN. He joins the show today to discuss his unconventional path to becoming a financial planner, from being hired into his family business serving dairy farmers—a “temporary” role that ended up lasting 20 years—to discovering his passion for financial planning. If you are struggling to get a firm to take a leap of faith on you, then don't miss this episode! Listen in as Joshua reveals how a single conversation at ...
Ep #172: Finding a Fit as a Paraplanner with Joey Covolo
Joey Covolo is a paraplanner with Blue Heron Capital based out of Denver, CO, and he joins the show today to share how he transitioned into the financial planning profession—even though it wasn't initially on his radar. After starting out as a sports journalism major in college, he pivoted to business and used a personal connection to leverage an internship that ultimately set him on the path to becoming a planner. Listen in as Joey opens up about how being raised by a dedicated single mom, ...
Ep #171: How Hard Work, Grit, and Determination Move the Needle with Jason McGarraugh
Jason McGarraugh is a Financial Advisor with BentOak Capital based out of Houston, TX, and he joins the show today to share his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a financial planner. After overcoming academic challenges to excel in graduate school, pass the CFP exam, and succeed in a succession plan with a retiring advisor, Jason's unique path proves that hard work and determination can truly move the needle. Listen in as he opens up about his early introduction to the field ...
Ep #170: CFP Program Students Entering the Profession with Maria Sotomayor and Drew Friesen
Maria Sotomayor and Drew Friesen are the 2022 and 2023 recipients of the New Planner Recruiting Tuition Reimbursement scholarship, and they join the show today to discuss their respective journeys into the financial planning profession. If you are a new or soon-to-be college graduate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Maria and Drew discuss their entry into the field, including their educational paths and future aspirations to utilize their degrees to help others. They ...
Ep #169: Supporting Senior Planners and Building Your Own Book with Deven Patel
Deven Patel is a Financial Advisor at Windsor Wealth Planners and Strategists based out of Gainesville, GA, and he joins the show today to share what he does each day as he splits his time between helping senior planners serve existing clients and building his own book of business. If you are seeking more of a hybrid role where you support an existing set of clients but also bring your own, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Deven shares his journey toward securing a role with a unique ...
Ep #168: Helping People with Addiction to Helping People with Financial Planning with Becca Phillips
Becca Phillips is an Associate Financial Planner with Horst & Graben based out of Portland, OR, and she joins the show today to discuss her "why" for pursuing a career in financial planning. From her initial exposure to the field that cemented her passion to breaking into the industry and her pursuit of the FPQP designation, you'll get to hear about her journey through networking, certifications, and more. Listen in as Becca opens up about how she overcame feelings of inadequacy to secure ...
Ep #167: Navigating Multiple Roles to Find the Right Fit with Jen Pritchard
Jen Pritchard is a Lead Financial Advisor with Bannerman Wealth Management Group. She joins the show today to share her progression through the financial planning industry, detailing her experiences with multiple internships, her first job, and the challenges she faced in finding the right fit. If you are struggling to find that sometimes elusive right-fit firm, then this is an episode for you. Listen in as Jen talks about her transition from working in a back office planner role to becoming ...
Special Episode: Finding Your Path – The Roadmap From Student to Successful Financial Planner with Jesse Lineberry and Caleb Brown
Today, we welcome back Jesse Lineberry to interview Caleb on his new book, Finding your Path: The Roadmap from Student to Successful Financial Planner. If you are looking to excel in the financial planning field, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as we dive into the purpose behind the book, how to navigate the profession, and the various career paths that are available. We also discuss how to avoid common pitfalls, making this a valuable episode for both fresh graduates and ...
Ep #166: Managing a Paint Store to CFP with Nathan McDuffee
Nathan McDuffee is a Financial Advisor with Oliver Wealth Management based out of Towson, MD, and he joins the show today to share his journey from working as a painter and Assistant Manager at a paint store—and struggling with personal finances—to becoming a successful financial planner. If you are considering a career change from a completely unrelated industry, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Nathan discusses his path to obtaining CFP certification, the challenges and mistakes he ...
Ep #165: Balancing an Operations and an Advisor Career Path with Taylor Bell
Taylor Bell is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for Colton Groome Financial based out of Asheville, NC, and she joins the show today to share her story of transitioning into the financial planning profession. If you aren't quite sure yet whether you want to be on the advisory or operations side of the business, then this episode is for you! Listen in as Taylor opens up about her experience climbing the ranks in a small family business, the pursuit of new opportunities ...