Today I'm joined by Kaitlyn Carlson, Founder of Theory Planning Partners, and Jordan Paul, Lead Advisor there. Kaitlyn and Jordan share insights on navigating career pivots and key lessons they learned on their journeys in the field. If you're interested in launching a firm and fostering a culture built for long-term success, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Listen in as Kaitlyn and Jordan talk about how their distinct paths led them into financial planning, as well as the challenges that come with starting and scaling a firm. They also open up about rethinking career choices and finding the right fit in the profession. You'll learn how they’ve grown their firm together, built a strong culture, and created a quality control plan to support future growth.

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Xander Larsen and Matt Pyron are associate advisors at 5280 Associates, and they join the show today to share how they transitioned from financial planning students to thriving professionals. If you're interested in learning how to make the most of mentorship, gain confidence through early career experiences, and add value as an associate advisor, this episode is for you!

Listen in as Xander and Matt share how their journeys have paralleled each other, from the mentors who guided them to the skills they developed through school jobs and early career roles. You'll learn what made 5280 a great fit for both of them, the training and mentorship they’ve received, the value they’ve contributed, and the important lessons they learned along the way.

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Megan Madden is a financial advisor at the Bethesda Wealth Planning Group, and she joins the show today to share her career journey from wanting to go to beauty school to using her knowledge to empower women through financial planning. If you’re interested in hearing how she built a meaningful career in financial planning while staying true to her values, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Listen in as Megan shares why she initially resisted going to college, but ultimately found her way to a small program in financial planning that matched her passions—and led to an internship turned full-time role. You'll hear about the challenges of relocating to a new city, working with a new clientele, and finding her footing with a new firm. Megan also opens up about leaving behind the security of a salary, the risks and rewards of betting on herself, and what she’s learned from each transition.

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