Dollars and Sense

From selecting which school to finding what extracurriculars are available, applying to college involves many important considerations. Have you checked them all off your list?

In this episode, Nicole talks with Corinne Smith, co-author of College Essay Journal: A Mindful Manual for College Applications, about college admissions. Corinne dives into why finding the right environment for a student is so important and why talking about finances with students helps them appreciate education as an investment. She then goes over the different financial-aid options available at colleges, and how she counsels students to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Corinne discusses: 

• Finding the environment that will be the right fit for the student
• The importance of talking about finances with students and helping them understand that education is an investment
• The differences between merit-based aids, need-based aids, and scholarships
• How students can not only survive, but thrive in a high-pressure environment
• And more

Resources:

• College Essay Journal: A Mindful Manual for College Applications by Corinne Smith and Ann Merrell

Connect with Nicole Romito: 

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
• MyPrivateVista.com
• Call: 312-831-4370

Connect with Corinne Smith:

• LinkedIn: Corinne Smith
• CollegeEssayJournal.com
• Email: [email protected]

About our Guest: 

Corinne has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology as well as a Masters in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Diversity and Equity in Education through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Corinne works as an undergraduate admissions officer at Yale University. During her time in the Yale and Northwestern admissions offices, she has read thousands of applications and served as a voting member on both domestic and international admissions committees.

If you’re hesitant to reach out to a financial advisor, you certainly shouldn’t be. Sure, it might seem like there is a lot to the process, but Nicole is here to help ease some of your anxiety.

In this episode, Nicole Romito takes you through what it’s like to become a client at Private Vista. She goes over how Private Vista’s financial advisors get to know their clients, the importance of learning new clients’ psychology behind their finances, and how frequently clients should contact their advisors.

Nicole discusses: 

• How Private Vista gets to know their new clients
• What the different aspects of the planning process are
• How often Private Vista financial advisors communicate with their clients and when their clients should reach out to them
• And more

Resources:

• What You Can Expect From The Private Vista Experience (Ep. 2) 

Connect with Nicole Romito: 

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
• MyPrivateVista.com
• Call: 312-831-4370

Whether you found us by our website, our podcast or a referral, you might wonder what to expect if you choose to work with us, at Private Vista.

In this episode, Nicole Romito gives a debrief of what the Private Vista experience is like. She goes over what it’s like to call the office and what to expect afterward, what type of information should be prepared for the first meeting and some resources for collecting them.

Nicole discusses: 

• Why someone would contact Private Vista and what happens in that introductory call
• What to expect after connecting with someone within the organization
• What type of information a potential client needs to be prepared with
• Tips and resources Private Vista has to help track down the information a potential client needs
• And more

Resources:

•  Everything You Need To Know About Private Vista With Nicole Romito (Ep. 1)

Connect with Nicole Romito:

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
• MyPrivateVista.com
• Call: 312-831-4370

Welcome to Dollar$ and $ense: Creating Your Fulfilled Life with Nicole Romito, a Partner at Private Vista. We combine our years of personal and professional experiences with those of our guest experts to help you create the life you imagine.

In this episode, Nicole introduces Private Vista, what they specialize in, and what their clients can expect from their team. She then shares her business and investment philosophy and talks about her passion for helping people learn about managing their finances. 

Nicole discusses: 

• Private Vista’s specialty and who their ideal client is
• The Private Vista team, what drives them and how they empower their clients
• How Nicole applies her passion for empowering people on Private Vista’s business and investment philosophy
• And more

Resources:

• CFP Definition
• Investopedia.com

Connect with Nicole Romito: 

• LinkedIn: Nicole Romito
• MyPrivateVista.com
• Call: 312-831-4370