New Planner Podcast Caleb Brown
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Join Caleb Brown, CFP and Co-founder of New Planner Recruiting to learn how to enter the profession and find your right fit. Whether you’re a CFP program student or transitioning from another career, this podcast is designed to help new Planners gain a solid understanding of the profession, the career options available, and how to accelerate their success in the long term. Tune in weekly for new episodes! Find more tools and resources for Planners and get the free Financial Planner Career Roadmap at NewPlannerRecruiting.com/Roadmap.
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Ep #176: Working in Multiple Channels Before Finding the Right Fit with Colton Strawn
Colton Strawn is a financial advisor with Copperleaf Capital based out of Raleigh, NC. He joins the show today to share how he entered the financial planning profession and ultimately found the right fit for him. If you are starting to think you're in the wrong channel, this episode is for you!
Listen in as Colton narrates his journey, from pivotal internships and positions at insurance and asset management firms to building his own book under an independent RIA. You'll hear about the challenges he faced along the way, strategies for client acquisition, and advice for new planners who are trying to navigate the industry.
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Ep #175: Leading Marines to Leading Financial Planning Meetings with Andy Blacker
Andy Blacker is an Associate Financial Advisor with Delphinus Financial Advisors, and he joins the show today to discuss how he transitioned to the financial planning profession after 10 years in the Marines. If you are in the military and are considering a career change, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Listen in as Andy talks about his journey from leaving the Marines to embarking on a career in financial planning, as well as the financial adjustments he and his fiancée made to cope with a 50% reduction in pay. You'll learn how he managed the CFP coursework and exam while still on active duty, why he decided against starting his own firm, and how he found his current role.
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Ep #174: Using Your CFP for an Alternative Career Path with Heath Jackson
Heath Jackson is a Business Consultant and Coach for Financial Advisors based out of San Antonio, TX. He joins the show today to discuss how he uses the skills he developed during his career as a CFP, client advisor, leader, and manager to help financial advisory firms with strategy and execution so they can continue to scale. If you are concerned that the only thing you can do as a CFP is become a client advisor, this is an episode for you!
Listen in as Heath discusses his transition into consulting, why it has been a fulfilling career move, and the broad skill set he developed working in RIA, bank, and insurance channels. He also covers the common challenges advisory firms face, the traits of successful financial planners, and insider advice for new planners feeling constrained by traditional client advisor roles.
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Ep #173: Finding a Part-time Entry Level Opportunity with Joshua Walker
Joshua Walker is a Financial Advisor with Wright Planning based in Fishers, IN. He joins the show today to discuss his unconventional path to becoming a financial planner, from being hired into his family business serving dairy farmers—a “temporary” role that ended up lasting 20 years—to discovering his passion for financial planning. If you are struggling to get a firm to take a leap of faith on you, then don't miss this episode!
Listen in as Joshua reveals how a single conversation at church opened the door to the financial planning world, setting him on a path to gain the necessary credentials and overcome significant job search challenges to secure a part-time position. We also discuss the emotional journey of seeing his plans come to fruition, his goals for the next three years, and valuable tips for new planners.
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Ep #172: Finding a Fit as a Paraplanner with Joey Covolo
Joey Covolo is a paraplanner with Blue Heron Capital based out of Denver, CO, and he joins the show today to share how he transitioned into the financial planning profession—even though it wasn't initially on his radar. After starting out as a sports journalism major in college, he pivoted to business and used a personal connection to leverage an internship that ultimately set him on the path to becoming a planner.
Listen in as Joey opens up about how being raised by a dedicated single mom, who made numerous sacrifices, inspired his unique path. He also talks about the pursuit of his CFP certification, explains his strategic move to a smaller RIA, and offers valuable advice for new planners entering the field.
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Ep #171: How Hard Work, Grit, and Determination Move the Needle with Jason McGarraugh
Jason McGarraugh is a Financial Advisor with BentOak Capital based out of Houston, TX, and he joins the show today to share his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a financial planner. After overcoming academic challenges to excel in graduate school, pass the CFP exam, and succeed in a succession plan with a retiring advisor, Jason's unique path proves that hard work and determination can truly move the needle.
Listen in as he opens up about his early introduction to the field through his grandparents' estate planning, as well as how he transitioned into financial planning after an initial career in the food service industry. You'll hear powerful insights, valuable advice for new planners navigating their careers, and more.
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Customer Reviews
Great Listen for Young Financial Advisors
Learning a ton about the financial services industry in every episode!
The Kitces of Planner Recruiting
Wonderful podcast. Caleb hosts a variety of guests with insights on numerous topics. There’s no better podcast for new planners trying to break into the industry.
Incredible resource and content
I am addicted to this podcast! The variety of guests and questions Caleb asks are thought provoking and super helpful. For context, I’m a female advisor in the business for 6 years and plan to transition to fee-only planning in the next year. I highly recommend this podcast.