Do you think introversion may keep you from a successful financial planning career? Turns out that isn't the case! Joining me on the podcast today is Emily Haberkern, a financial advisor with Evangelista & Associates in Ann Arbor, MI who has proven that being an introvert doesn't mean you can't have a successful planning career. In this episode, she talks about getting started in financial planning, how she worked her way up through the ranks over the last 14 years, and how her career ...
Ep #73: Transitioning from the Military to Financial Planning with Stephen Maggard
Stephen Maggard is a Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group based out of Columbia, SC. He joins the show today to discuss his background and how he made the transition to financial planning from the military. If you are serving our country and eventually want to transition to the financial planning profession, then this episode is for you! Listen in as Stephen describes why he became interested in financial planning, as well as how he got his foot in the door. You'll learn why he was ...
Ep #18: Finding Success by Failing Then Pivoting with Dave Grant
Dave Grant is the founder of Retirement Matters, a fee-only financial planning firm in Chicago, IL. Dave joins the show today to share his career journey, including how he found financial planning, his experiences in his first position, and why he left the firm to join a larger local competitor. He also opens up about how he handled the career crossroads he was faced with when deciding whether to join another firm or start his own. Listen in as Dave discusses the changes he went through as he ...