New Planner Podcast

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 3...

Daniel Stefanski is an Associate Wealth Planner at MY Wealth Planners, and he joins the show today to share how he accidentally discovered financial planning and how his career has progressed so far. If you're interested in breaking into financial planning, navigating a career transition, or learning how to strategically pursue opportunities that align with your values, this episode is for you! Li...

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 financia...

Haley Ellis is the Director of Operations at Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services, and she joins the show today to share her transition into the financial planning profession. If you're interested in navigating career moves with confidence or overcoming challenges as a young professional, this episode is for you! Listen in as Haley shares how she discovered financial planning later in her...

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...

Keith Wayne, Senior Financial Planner at Mercer Advisors, returns to the show to share how his career has progressed since he first joined us back in episode 97. If you're interested in advancing your career within a firm, developing specialized expertise, or understanding the realities of moving from analyst to senior planner, this episode is for you! Listen in as Keith shares how his role has ev...

Today I'm joined by two guests from Strategic Financial Planning: Bryan Lee, the firm's founder, and Valerie Carpenter, a financial planner on the team. They share their career journeys and key insights for anyone interested in launching and scaling a firm, growing as a new planner with the right mentorship, or picking up practical tips for entrepreneurial success. Listen in to hear how Bryan laun...

Jeanna Fifer is a partner and Kristin Baker is an associate financial planner with Cordis Financial, and they join the show today to talk about their distinct paths into financial planning. If you're interested in exploring career pivots, finding the right professional fit, or learning how collaboration can create long-term success in financial planning, this episode is for you! Listen in as Krist...

Caroline Piehl is a partner at TimeWise Financial, and she joins the show today to share her non-traditional path to financial planning. If you're interested in navigating career pivots, building a family-founded firm into your own, or learning what it takes to merge and grow a business, this episode is for you! Listen in as Caroline shares how she went from pursuing her dream job at Nike in brand...

Today I'm joined by Kaitlyn Carlson, Founder of Theory Planning Partners, and Jordan Paul, Lead Advisor there. Kaitlyn and Jordan share insights on navigating career pivots and key lessons they learned on their journeys in the field. If you're interested in launching a firm and fostering a culture built for long-term success, you won't want to miss this episode! Listen in as Kaitlyn and Jordan tal...

Xander Larsen and Matt Pyron are associate advisors at 5280 Associates, and they join the show today to share how they transitioned from financial planning students to thriving professionals. If you're interested in learning how to make the most of mentorship, gain confidence through early career experiences, and add value as an associate advisor, this episode is for you! Listen in as Xander and M...

Megan Madden is a financial advisor at the Bethesda Wealth Planning Group, and she joins the show today to share her career journey from wanting to go to beauty school to using her knowledge to empower women through financial planning. If you're interested in hearing how she built a meaningful career in financial planning while staying true to her values, you won't want to miss this conversation....

Andrea Eaton is a financial planner at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, and she joins the show today to share how a guest lecture by a financial planning faculty member opened her eyes to a new career path. If you're interested in building a long-term career with one firm, finding the right cultural fit, or learning how to develop and mentor new planners, this episode is for you! Listen in as Andrea s...

Dustin Cidorowich is an Associate Financial Planner at R.W. Rogé & Company and he joins the show today to share his journey from corporate America to an entry-level financial planner position. If you're interested in making a career change into financial planning, understanding the realities of entry-level roles, or learning how to grow and thrive in a firm, this episode is for you! Listen in as D...

Samuel Kim is a Senior Client Services Associate at Questar Capital Partners and he joins the show today to share his path from pastor to financial planner. If you're interested in pursuing a non-traditional route into financial planning, balancing dual careers, or learning how to grow within a small firm, this episode is for you! Listen in as Samuel shares how a career assessment sparked his inte...

Jeremy Portnoff is the Founder at PortSalus Wealth Management and Sage Vincent is a Client Services Associate, and they join the show today to share how their career journey's brought them to working together at PortSalus. If you're interested in forging your own path in financial planning, finding the right mentorship, or learning how to thrive in a growing firm, this episode is for you! Listen i...

Matthew Gray is a Certified Financial Planner at Schrock Financial, and he joins the show today to share how he got started in financial planning and ultimately found the right fit. If you're interested in breaking into financial planning, navigating early career decisions, or learning how to approach compensation conversations with confidence, this episode is for you! Listen in as Matthew talks a...

Wilson Liu is an associate advisor at Stone Steps Financial, and he joins the show today to share his transition from the tech industry to financial planning. If you're interested in switching industries, navigating a career transition into financial planning, or learning how to build confidence and contribute meaningfully as a new planner, this episode is for you! Listen in as Wilson shares how h...

John Kiepe is a Founding Partner of Kiepe Wealth Management, and he joins the show today to share his unorthodox journey into the financial planning profession. If you're interested in building a career from the ground up, blending tax and financial planning, or learning how to grow a firm from scratch, this episode is for you! Listen in as John shares how early roles in customer service - from Do...

Shai Gothreau is the owner and a financial planner at Infinity Financial Services, and she joins the show today to talk about how she was led to financial planning from the desire to help her peers make better financial decisions. If you're interested in pivoting from a corporate career, building a financial planning firm while working full-time, or learning how to attract clients and plan for a f...

Joseph Faucette is a financial planning student at Liberty University, and he joins the show today to share what inspired him to enter the field. If you're interested in pursuing a career in financial planning, getting involved in student-led initiatives, or understanding what today's aspiring planners are looking for in employers, this episode is for you! Listen in as Joseph shares how he discove...

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 t...

Gloria Garcia Cisneros is a Wealth Manager at LourdMurray, and she joins the show today to share how she discovered financial planning and has grown her career over the years. If you're interested in breaking into financial planning, navigating career moves across different firm sizes, or hearing an inspiring story of perseverance and purpose, this episode is for you! Listen in as Gloria shares ho...

Derek Notman, founder and CEO of Couplr AI and co-host of Rethink. The Financial Advisor Podcast , joins the show to share how he transformed a thriving advisory career into a mission-driven entrepreneurial journey. After his passion for investing and mentoring at-risk youth led him to financial planning, Derek ultimately launched his own RIA. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on how iden...

Joey Loss is a co-founder of Strivus Wealth Partners, and he joins the show today to share how his career journey led him to start his own RIA and merge with another firm. If you're interested in starting your own firm, navigating career transitions, or learning what it's really like to go through a merger, this episode is for you! Listen in as Joey shares how a free meal at an FPA meeting sparked...