Kurt Cornfield is a retired financial planner and Professor of Financial Planning at Liberty University. He joins the show today to discuss his career and why he is passionate about growing the Kingdom Advisors Association, the leading advocate for the Christian financial industry. If you are seeking a community of Christian-based financial planners, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Kurt shares his journey from the wirehouse channel to becoming a key figure in financial planning education. He delves into his pivotal role in developing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program at Liberty University, the unique aspects of the Certified Kingdom Advisor designation—including insights into its influential annual conference—and more.

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Hayley Swaim is a Planning Team Lead—a role she snagged at just 24 years old—based out of Austin, TX. She stops by the show today to discuss her path into the financial planning profession. If you are looking for ideas on how to fast-track your career, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Hayley shares her early determination to become a financial planner, leading her to complete two internships before even starting college. She also dives into her journey of initiating a financial planning student organization, landing a part-time role at her current firm during college, and her rapid ascent to a team lead position just two years post-graduation.

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Today we have Ryan Huey and Franklin Matute of Roserock Wealth Management, based out of Dallas, TX, joining the show. They discuss how they found financial planning early on, starting their careers right out of college. If you are a soon-to-be new college grad beginning your financial planning career, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Listen in as Ryan and Franklin recount their journey through the financial planning landscape, from directly after college to when their paths converged at Roserock five years ago. Ryan details his 18-year tenure at a firm where a personal connection blossomed into a fulfilling career, his reasons for departing to establish his own firm, and why Franklin was his top choice for the venture. Franklin opens up about his transitions from a mid-size to a large RIA before taking the leap to join Ryan, his methods for building client confidence, and his rationale for moving to a startup environment.

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Jon Harrington is a Financial Planner and Partner at Milestone Financial Planning based out of Bedford, NH, and he stops by the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession. If you are passionate about helping members of the military with their financial affairs, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Jon describes his trajectory from a finance major at Bentley University to embarking on his financial planning career within the bank channel, as well as his experiences that led him to provide financial counseling to military service members. He'll also share his decision to enlist in the military at age 31 after years of serving service members in a civilian capacity, discuss his rise to becoming an equity owner at Milestone Financial Planning, and explain how he balances his military career, family life, and his role as a financial planner.

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Tanner Merritt is a Financial Counselor with Zeiders Enterprises, and he joins the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession. Starting with his transition after 6 years in the Army to majoring in Natural Resource Management, he ultimately made his way to financial counseling for the military.

Listen in as Tanner dives into the reasons for his transition, discussing the intricacies of his role, potential salary ranges, career trajectories, and strategies to combat financial stigmas within the military community. You'll hear about his journey from persisting with his major to pursuing a graduate degree, landing an internship with a small RIA, and subsequently joining a large financial services firm. He also gives invaluable tips for budding planners to enhance their marketability.

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Makemma Cockrell Wolff is an Associate Relationship Manager at Avion Wealth, and she joins the show today to discuss her path into the financial planning profession. If you are feeling frustrated in your job search and are thinking about giving up, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Makemma shares her initial aspirations of law, only to find her true calling in financial planning through a university assessment. She also details her experiences at the TTU financial planning program, securing multiple internships, and navigating a challenging job market due to stock market fluctuations. You'll hear Makemma's insights into her current role, early-career reflections, and advice for fresh graduates eyeing positions at smaller RIAs.

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Dr. Philip Gibson is a Finance Professor and Financial Advisor based out of Rock Hill, SC, and he joins the show today to share how he entered the financial planning profession. Recounting his journey from Jamaica to the U.S. for college, where a mentor's suggestion at Prairie View A&M put financial planning on his radar, Phillip shares his academic pursuits, leading to his current role at Winthrop University. If you love to teach, but also aspire to one day be a financial planner, this is an episode for you!

Listen in as Philip dives into the inception and evolution of his side practice in financial planning, emphasizing how it enhanced his teaching and the Winthrop CFP program. We also discuss the challenges of building a firm from the ground up, Philip's eventual merge with larger entities, and his advice for aspiring financial planners.

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Enjoli Ramsey is a Certified Financial Planner and Navy vet who joins the show today to take us through her unconventional journey into the financial planning profession. If you are looking to change your career to financial planning, then this is an episode for you!

Listen in as she recounts her 23-year military career, her early interest in personal finance, and how she transitioned into a fintech startup after passing the CFP exam just before the onset of COVID-19. You'll hear Enjoli's vision for the future of financial planning, her recent career moves, and advice for those looking to switch careers.

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Today we have Martin Seay, the Department Head of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University, and Jesse Lineberry, the Director of the Financial Planning Program at Virginia Tech University, on the show. The pair join the podcast for office hours to chat about all things financial planning.

Tune in as they share the kinds of offers their students receive from employers, what students prioritize in entry-level roles, and the distinguishing factors of top job candidates. We also explore pressing topics, like whether students should readily accept their first post-graduation offer or wait to see if something better comes along. This episode offers a valuable peek into the financial planning academic world, so don't miss out!

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Victoria Lawrence is an Associate Financial Planner with Morris Financial Concepts in Charleston, SC. She joins the show today to share her unique journey from aspiring investment banker to financial planner, including how she entered the financial planning profession. If you are seeking to get hired into a financial planning firm without a financial planning degree, this is an episode for you!

Drawing from her rich experiences growing up in Hong Kong, Victoria opens up about the process of finding her ideal firm, how her role has matured over time, and a pivotal chat with her parents' financial planner that got her started on her path. Listen in to gain insights into the challenges and rewards of the profession and valuable advice for newcomers to the field.

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