Planning for Your Career Crossroad
As a millennial, I know plenty of people around my age who are young and hungry, and have their noses to the grindstone — chasing a dream. After spending eight years working with lots of baby boomers, seeing the good, the bad and the ugly, it makes me wonder if these young guns are on […]
Read ArticleWhat Attracted our Advisors to WorthPointe?
Each of our advisors was drawn to something slightly different at WorthPointe. We take great satisfaction in giving our partners the career they dream of. Here are a few of their stories. Meet Morgan Advisor by day and surfer by night — Morgan is committed to balance in every area of life. He came to […]
Read ArticleHere for You, Anywhere You Are
Here at WorthPointe, we want to help you get the most out of life. We are constantly rethinking the traditional features of a wealth management firm and reworking them to better fit your busy lifestyle. This includes our online presence and digital communication. 1. Our Office Online We redesigned our website with navigability and intuition […]
Read ArticleManage the Manager
In an ideal situation, employees would love their day jobs, be content with their job titles, and never struggle for growth. However, let’s face the facts — not all career situations are ideal. With a great job comes more responsibility and 9 times out of 10, you face less than ideal obstacles. According to psychologist […]
Read ArticleOne Illness Away From Disaster
By Allison Reed It can be exciting to run a solo financial planning practice, but there are some significant downsides to going it alone. What would happen to your practice if you passed away or became disabled? How would your family be affected? And what about your clients? I don’t want to be overly dramatic, […]
Read ArticleI’m Lonely! Lessons from a Former Solo Practitioner
Surely you’re familiar with the saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” When I started my career as a financial planner at a large firm, I quickly became disenchanted with all the bureaucracy; what seemed “greener” to me was setting up my own shop—so I didn’t have to deal with a boss, […]
Read ArticleEric’s Story: Can You Relate?
Operating as a sole proprietor works well in many industries, but it may not be ideal for financial planners. Lacking the support of a team, most advisors who are solopreneurs hit the wall at some point and must decide between two options if they wish to get to the next level: building up their own […]
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