Hayley Swaim is a Planning Team Lead—a role she snagged at just 24 years old—based out of Austin, TX. She stops by the show today to discuss her path into the financial planning profession. If you are looking for ideas on how to fast-track your career, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Hayley shares her early determination to become a financial planner, leading her to complete two internships before even starting college. She also dives into her journey of initiating a financial ...
Ep #157: Starting as a Financial Planner Out of College with Ryan Huey and Franklin Matute
Today we have Ryan Huey and Franklin Matute of Roserock Wealth Management, based out of Dallas, TX, joining the show. They discuss how they found financial planning early on, starting their careers right out of college. If you are a soon-to-be new college grad beginning your financial planning career, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen in as Ryan and Franklin recount their journey through the financial planning landscape, from directly after college to when their paths ...
Ep #156: Starting as a CFP then Joining the Military with Jon Harrington
Jon Harrington is a Financial Planner and Partner at Milestone Financial Planning based out of Bedford, NH, and he stops by the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession. If you are passionate about helping members of the military with their financial affairs, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Jon describes his trajectory from a finance major at Bentley University to embarking on his financial planning career within the bank channel, as well as his ...
Ep #155: Leaving a Large Financial Services Firm to Become a Financial Counselor for Military Members with Tanner Merritt
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 ...
Ep #154: Getting Hired from a CFP Program During a Down Market with Makemma Cockrell Wolff
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, ...
Ep #152: Transitioning from the Military to Financial Planning via Fintech Startups with Enjoli Ramsey
Enjoli Ramsey is a Certified Financial Planner and Navy vet who joins the show today to share how she entered 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 Enjoli takes us through her unconventional journey from an engineering major to a Navy veteran and ultimately to a Certified Financial Planner. She recounts her 23-year military career, her early interest in personal finance, and how she ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: OFFICE HOURS WITH CFP PROGRAM DIRECTORS MARTIN SEAY AND JESSE LINEBERRY
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 ...
Ep #151: Getting Hired and Succeeding Without a Financial Planning Degree with Victoria Lawrence
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 ...
Special Episode: Compensation Data Points with Caleb Brown and Jesse Lineberry
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 ...
Ep #150: Mid Life Career Change to Financial Planning with Jason Howell and Doug Tees
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 ...
Ep #149: Financial Literacy to Financial Planning with Dana Carney
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 ...
YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE GUIDE
Summer is over, school is back in session and cooler temperatures mean the official start of conference season in the financial planning profession. This is a fun and exciting time and a way for you to catapult your career to new levels of success! Attending conferences is a great way to gain a better understanding of the profession, increase your technical knowledge, and expand your network. The bulk of the national conferences are held between the months of September and November and figuring ...