Jack Heintzelman is a Financial Planner at Boston Wealth Strategies, and he joins the show today to share how he entered into the financial planning profession. If you're considering a career in financial planning or want to understand the different paths within the industry, this is the episode for you! Listen in as Jack shares his journey into the financial planning profession, detailing his experiences with internships at a wirehouse and an RIA, and the pros and cons of each model. He ...
UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: HOW TO PROVIDE VALUABLE INTERNSHIPS
Just as in any other industry, financial planning firm owners take on a certain degree of risk when hiring professional staff. For firms that are looking to hire, a quality intern program is a great way to try out potential employees before they sign on the dotted line for a permanent position. In addition to ‘test driving’ future employees, having interns is a good business practice because an extra set of hands to complete work and an additional set of eyes with a fresh perspective is helpful ...
Ep #44: Joining a Firm to Serve LGBTQ+ Clients with Pietro Messina
Pietro Messina is a financial planner with Christopher Street Financial in New York City. As a part of the LGBTQ+ community, Pietro wanted to join a firm that matched his values, and today he shares his path into financial planning, including why he chose the career, what education he pursued, and how he secured his internships. Listen in as we talk about how his professional goals changed as his career progressed, as well as what he enjoys the most about being a financial planner. You'll hear ...