Daniel Kopp is the Founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, and he joins the show today to share how he became interested in financial planning. If you're curious about transitioning from a military career to financial planning or starting your own firm, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Daniel shares how he became interested in financial planning, his journey in the military, and how he eventually opened his own firm to help other military members with their financial planning. He discusses his early interest in money, why he joined the Air Force after high school, and what led him to leave the military to start his own firm. Stay tuned until the end where Daniel outlines the structure and details of his firm, recalls the highlight of his career, and offers tips for new financial planners.

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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 an 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 explains how these internships guided his career post-graduation and led him to an independent broker-dealer firm. Jack also discusses why he chose his current firm, how he has advanced his career while obtaining the CFP and appropriate licensing, and offers tips for new planners on growing confidence and bringing in clients.

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Donald Capone and John Kvale are with JK Financial based out of Dallas, TX. They join the show today to share how they got started in the financial planning profession, became partners, and have worked together successfully for the last 22 years. If you're interested in building a lasting partnership in financial planning or understanding the dynamics of a successful long-term business relationship, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Donald talks about how financial planning wasn’t initially on his radar, his start as an accounting major due to his affinity for math and numbers, and how he connected with John, convincing him to hire him as an intern. John shares his journey from the insurance channel to the broker-dealer channel, and ultimately to the fee-only RIA channel, detailing how he grew the business, why he hired Donald, and how he integrated him into client meetings and positioned him for success. Don't miss hearing how they handle disagreements, their take on whether to pursue the CFP or CFA, and their tips for new planners.

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Adam Van Wert is a Financial Planner with JF Williams Company based in Denver, CO. He joins the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession and his career growth so far. If you're considering a career in financial planning or aiming to become a firm owner, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Adam shares how he became interested in financial planning during high school, influenced by a mentor and local financial planner. He discusses securing his first position in a family office, what he enjoyed about the role, and his transition to a fee-only RIA, where he has grown into a shareholder. Adam also reveals how his ownership buy-in was structured, why he has no desire to leave his firm, and how he passed the CFP exam as a new college graduate. Lastly, he offers tips for new planners that you don't want to miss.

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Allison Doty is an Associate Advisor at CapSouth Wealth Management in Atlanta, GA. She is joining the show today to share what sparked her interest in financial planning, why she chose not to start out in an advisor role, and how she is working to become a lead advisor. If you are looking to work your way up within a firm, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Allison shares how one financial planning class transitioned her from her marketing major and her process of finding the right fit after college. You will hear about her career path thus far, from what she has been doing in her current role to how she plans to obtain the CFP and become a lead advisor in the future.

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Nina Kamrani is an Associate Wealth Advisor at Monumental Financial Planning based out of Washington, D.C. She stops by the show today to discuss how she transitioned from a successful career with a large retailer to an entry-level financial planner role. If you are considering a career change from corporate America to financial planning, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Nina shares how she got hired by Target (where she learned to handle difficult conversations, motivate her team, and lead people much older than herself), and then ultimately decided to pivot from her role there. You'll learn how she found an entry-level position she was hesitant to apply for and got hired for a custom role, as well as how her Target skills led to a promotion after just eight months. Nina also reveals what it was like working in an admin-heavy role before her promotion to associate and offers her tips for new planners.

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Joey Casolaro is an Associate Wealth Advisor at Highland Financial Advisors based out of Wayne, NJ. He stops by the show today to discuss his entry into the financial planning profession and his career path so far. If you're considering a switch to financial planning or looking to refine your career strategy, this episode is for you!

Listen in as Joey shares why he started as a pre-med major but switched to financial planning, took an unpaid internship, and focused his job search on fee-only RIA firms. He discusses his strategy of cold calling firm owners for interviews and the follow-up process, as well as how he connected with his current firm, the interview process, and why he accepted their offer. You'll hear the most fun and challenging aspects of his role and his tips for new planners.

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Lauren Williams is the Co-Founder and Family Wealth Advisor at Prosper Plan. She joins the show to share her journey of entering the financial planning profession, including how her job as a temp led her to a securities firm, sparking her career in financial planning and wealth management. If the firm you joined is no longer a fit and you are seeking to start your own firm, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Lauren opens up about obtaining various licenses, pursuing a finance degree, taking time off for her daughter, and eventually earning a master's in financial planning and the CFP designation. She also talks about her decision to start her own firm, reveals what it was like leaving a high-paying job for the unknown, and offers tips for newer planners.

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