New Planner Podcast Caleb Brown

Kate Healy is the CEO and Founder of AdvoKate IQ, LLC, a growth and marketing strategy consulting business that specializes in wealth management firms. She joins the show today to share her story of how she broke into the wealth management space. If you feel you are too young or inexperienced to succeed as a financial planner, then this episode is for you!
Listen in as Kate shares her journey in the field, encompassing diverse roles from accounting to marketing, which exposed her to financial planning's benefits. You'll hear how her advisory stint wasn't her ultimate path (but facilitated impactful opportunities with the next generation), as well as the traits of successful next generation planners, career advice, and insights into Kate’s new business venture.
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Curious about advancing your career in financial planning? Join us as we sit down with Hannah Moore, the mastermind behind the Amplified Planning Externship Program, now in its 5th year. In this episode, Hannah reveals the intricacies of the program, its target audience, and the recent updates. Discover why participants return year after year, as well as the value the program offers, regardless of your career stage.
Listen in as Hannah shares her motivation behind launching the externship and the lasting impact it's making on the profession. You will learn how this program is shaping the next generation of financial planners, why it's more than just a one-time opportunity, and how this transformative journey can evolve with your career.
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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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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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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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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.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/43gFujQ