Jim Miller of Woodward Financial Advisors joins the show today to discuss how the flat fee model works and what made him decide to go that route. He also shares his experiences and insight on buying out a firm, switching financial models, retaining clients, acquiring new clients, and bringing on the right team members.

Listen in to hear the details of Jim's early years in the industry and how he navigated various challenges and hurdles that came his way. You'll learn the mechanics of buying an existing firm, the process of moving from an AUM model to a flat fee model, and more.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31dnisC

Jim Miller of Woodward Financial Advisors joins the show today to discuss how the flat fee model works and what made him decide to go that route. He also shares his experiences and insight on buying out a firm, switching financial models, retaining clients, acquiring new clients, and bringing on the right team members.

Listen in to hear the details of Jim's early years in the industry and how he navigated various challenges and hurdles that came his way. You'll learn the mechanics of buying an existing firm, the process of moving from an AUM model to a flat fee model, and more.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31dnisC

Geof Brown is the CEO of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the nation's leading organization of fee-only comprehensive financial planning professionals. Today he joins the show to discuss NAPFA's mission, as well as its history and why people should look into joining NAPFA—no matter what stage of their career they're in. He also shares the current membership status and future growth goals, including his vision for the organization going forward.

Listen in as Geof explains how the NAPFA Genesis community within the organization helps to ensure new planners and fee-only firms are successful. You will hear his thoughts on the future of the profession and how to attract more diverse and inclusive candidates. If you are employed in or are considering a career in a fee-only firm, this episode is for you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GxGSJc

Geof Brown is the CEO of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the nation’s leading organization of fee-only comprehensive financial planning professionals. Today he joins the show to discuss NAPFA’s mission, as well as its history and why people should look into joining NAPFA—no matter what stage of their career they're in. He also shares the current membership status and future growth goals, including his vision for the organization going forward.

Listen in as Geof explains how the NAPFA Genesis community within the organization helps to ensure new planners and fee-only firms are successful. You will hear his thoughts on the future of the profession and how to attract more diverse and inclusive candidates. If you are employed in or are considering a career in a fee-only firm, this episode is for you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GxGSJc 

Today Kyra Morris and Tiffany Ritchie of Morris Financial Concepts join the show. Kyra and Tiffany work with the rest of their team to serve 250 clients with over $280 million in AUM, and in this episode, they share how having families while running a successful firm has worked for them, as well as the challenges they have faced along the way.

Listen in as they explain how they were connected and why Tiffany ultimately chose Kyra's offer of employment. You will learn the importance of the firm's values and culture and how Kyra mentored Tiffany, allowing her to gain confidence with clients. If you're an aspiring female financial planner that might be hesitant to enter a currently male-dominated profession, this is the episode for you! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/36rn2JY

Today Kyra Morris and Tiffany Ritchie of Morris Financial Concepts join the show. Kyra and Tiffany work with the rest of their team to serve 250 clients with over $280 million in AUM, and in this episode, they share how having families while running a successful firm has worked for them, as well as the challenges they have faced along the way.

Listen in as they explain how they were connected and why Tiffany ultimately chose Kyra’s offer of employment. You will learn the importance of the firm's values and culture and how Kyra mentored Tiffany, allowing her to gain confidence with clients. If you’re an aspiring female financial planner that might be hesitant to enter a currently male-dominated profession, this is the episode for you!

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/36rn2JY 

Mario Nardone is a partner at East Bay Financial Services, where he focuses on the investment-related aspects of advisors' planning practices so they can focus on their clients and growing their businesses. Today he joins the show to share how he got into the profession, what made him decide to join an investment company straight out of school, and how he differentiated himself from other candidates from other schools.

Listen in as Mario opens up about choosing to pursue the CFA designation, as well as what he attributes to propelling his career forward. You will learn how he secured a position at a fee-only registered investment advisor and what he looks for when making hires. If you are considering a career more geared toward investment management, don't miss this episode! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/334fw5L

Mario Nardone is a partner at East Bay Financial Services, where he focuses on the investment-related aspects of advisors' planning practices so they can focus on their clients and growing their businesses. Today he joins the show to share how he got into the profession, what made him decide to join an investment company straight out of school, and how he differentiated himself from other candidates from other schools.

Listen in as Mario opens up about choosing to pursue the CFA designation, as well as what he attributes to propelling his career forward. You will learn how he secured a position at a fee-only registered investment advisor and what he looks for when making hires. If you are considering a career more geared toward investment management, don't miss this episode!

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/334fw5L 

Chloé Moore is the founder of Financial Staples, where she focuses on making financial planning and guidance accessible to the busy young professional. She has been speaking at Caleb's financial classes for several years now, and with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, she really knows her stuff. Today she joins the show to share her journey into the career path she has carved out for herself, including her college experience and the initial interview process for securing her first position.

Listen in as Chloé gives career seekers and entrepreneurs advice on starting out in the industry and opens up about what she would have done differently in her first job search. You will learn the obstacles she faced as a young woman of color and the negative experience that pushed her to publish a piece about racism in the office. If you feel like you are stuck in your career and need a boost, this is the episode for you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33WlLba

Chloé Moore is the founder of Financial Staples, where she focuses on making financial planning and guidance accessible to the busy young professional. She has been speaking at Caleb's financial classes for several years now, and with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, she really knows her stuff. Today she joins the show to share her journey into the career path she has carved out for herself, including her college experience and the initial interview process for securing her first position.

Listen in as Chloé gives career seekers and entrepreneurs advice on starting out in the industry and opens up about what she would have done differently in her first job search. You will learn the obstacles she faced as a young woman of color and the negative experience that pushed her to publish a piece about racism in the office. If you feel like you are stuck in your career and need a boost, this is the episode for you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33WlLba