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Ep #257: Chemistry Major to CFP with Kelly Metzler Randall

Kelly Metzler Randall is a Principal and Lead Advisor at Burton Enright Welch, and she joins the show today to share how she transitioned to financial planning after earning a chemistry degree. If you're interested in exploring career pivots into financial planning, understanding how to grow within an RIA, or seeing what it really looks like to rebuild your career after a relocation, this episode is for you! Listen in as Kelly shares how her love of science and math initially led her into lab ...

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Nov14

Ep #255: Transitioning from Healthcare to Financial Planning with Emily Green

Have you ever had to take a step back to move forward? That’s exactly what Emily Green did when she left her career as a surgical assistant to pursue financial planning. After realizing she wanted more client connection, Emily explored entrepreneurship, discovered her passion for finance, and found her way to MY Wealth Planners. In this episode, Emily shares what it was like to start over in her 30s, the lessons she learned from her mentor, and how asking the right questions helped her grow ...

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Oct31

Ep #253: Launching a Firm 4 Years Out of School with Patrick Moore

Patrick Moore is the Founder and a Wealth Advisor at Ironclad Wealth Management, and he joins the show today to share his financial planning journey. If you're interested in starting your own firm, learning from early entrepreneurial challenges, or building a career grounded in mentorship and growth, this episode is for you! Listen in as Patrick shares how his father introduced him to the financial services industry through the insurance channel, where the two worked together after Patrick ...

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Oct17

Ep #251: Launching a Firm to Help Others Who Have Employer Pensions with Mary Ann Sullivan

Mary Ann Sullivan is the Founder of 395 Financial Planning, and she joins the show today to share how she was able to go from a 20-year career in public education to becoming a financial planning firm owner. If you're interested in making a mid-career transition, starting a firm that serves everyday professionals, or learning how certification can build confidence and credibility, this episode is for you! Listen in as Mary Ann shares how she discovered her passion for financial planning, took ...

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Jun20

Ep #234: Finding the Right Fit and Working as an Ensemble Firm with Michelle Gass and Kathleen Hood

Today we are joined by two guests from Paradigm Advisors: Michelle Gass, Partner, and Kathleen Hood, Associate Financial Advisor. They both open up about how their career journeys brought them into financial planning, as well as how they’ve successfully collaborated and navigated imposter syndrome while growing the business. If you're interested in finding the right career fit or building strong team dynamics, this episode is for you! Listen in as Kathleen shares how she got her start in ...

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May02

Ep #227: Moving Across the Country to Start Your Career with Amanda Bearden

Amanda Bearden is a financial advisor at Pesta & Pesta Wealth Management, and she joins the show today to share her journey from starting as an art major to becoming a financial planner. If you're interested in changing career paths, gaining hands-on experience through a rotational program, or learning how to navigate the early stages of a planning career, this episode is for you! Listen in as Amanda shares what sparked her interest in financial planning and why she decided to change her ...

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Apr18

Ep #225: 6.5 Years out of a CFP Board Registered Program with Mike Zarrelli

Mike Zarrelli is a financial advisor at FSA Wealth Partners based out of Rockville, MD. He joins the show today to share why he got into financial planning—even though he was initially encouraged to pursue accounting instead. If you're interested in learning how to grow your career in financial planning, leverage transferable skills from previous jobs, or gain confidence in business development, this episode is for you! Listen in as Mike shares why he chose financial planning over accounting, ...

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Mar21

Ep #222: Tips and Lessons Learned After 44 Years as a Financial Planner with Larry Ginsburg

Larry Ginsburg is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group—and was also my internship supervisor when I was pursuing my CFP education. He joins the show today to share his journey from being a career-changer in the early 80s to building his own business, and ultimately selling his firm to a large aggregator. If you're interested in career transitions, building and scaling a financial planning firm, or navigating succession planning, this episode is for you! Listen in as Larry shares ...

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Jan05

Ep #163: How a Sales Job in College Has Led to More Effectiveness with Clients with Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards, an Associate Financial Advisor at Rovin Capital in Lehi, UT, joins the show today to share the twists and turns that shaped his path to becoming a financial planner. In this episode, he opens up about the pivotal moment when a meeting with his parents' financial planner sparked his interest in the field. He also explains his current role's intricacies, offers tips for working with clients at a young age, and imparts words of wisdom for aspiring planners. Listen in as Scott ...

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