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Ep #116: Characteristics of a Rockstar Intern with Matt Benson

Matt Benson is the Founder of Sonmore Financial based out of Chandler, AZ, and he joins the show today to share how he got started in the financial planning profession, why he hired an intern after starting his own firm, and why that intern is a rockstar. If you are seeking an internship or entry-level role in a financial planning firm, then don’t miss this episode! Listen in as Matt talks about how he knew he wanted to pursue a career in financial planning while in high school, as well as what ...

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Jul22

Ep #91: Pivoting from a Failed Succession Plan with Cecil Staton

Cecil Staton is the President and Wealth Advisor with Arch Financial Planning. He joins the show today to chat about his journey in the financial planning industry, including how he got started and why ultimately decided to start his own firm. Listen in as Cecil shares why the fee-only RIA model was the best fit for him, as well as how he was able to leverage his network to find an opportunity that best aligned with his career goals. You'll learn the catalyst that led to him establishing his ...

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Jul02

Ep #39: Portfolio Management Career Focus with Alex Jenkins

Alex Jenkins is the Vice President, Relationship Director, and Investment Specialist with Avantis Investors based out of Charlotte, NC. He joins the show today to discuss his career path from engineering to finance and what it’s like in an institutional money management firm structure. Listen in as Alex shares what first got him interested in the profession and why he changed his focus from engineering to finance. You'll learn why the decision to move across the country for a new role helped to ...

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Jun18

Ep #37: Providing Financial Planning Support in a Broker Dealer Home Office Role with Dan Yergan

Dan Yergan is an associate financial planner with Valmark Securities in Akron, OH. Beginning in college with a corporate finance major before transitioning to personal financial planning and securing himself a fantastic internship opportunity, Dan has had an ambitious foray into the world of financial planning. He's a great example of what can happen when you’re pursuing your passion and not afraid to take risks. Listen in as Dan discusses his path to financial planning, including why he chose ...

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