#22 Chris Wilkens - How to Start Building Wealth No Matter Your Age

Send us Fan MailAre your financial dreams feeling out of reach? What if I told you the secret isn't working harder or sacrificing more, but simply starting now and letting time do the heavy lifting? In this eye-opening conversation with Chris Wilkens, Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, we uncover practical strategies that can transform your financial future regardless of when you’re starting. Chris brings unique perspective as both a Marine Corps veteran who commanded troops in the Battle of Fallujah and as a wealth management professional dedicated to helping clients achieve financial freedom. The statistics are sobering: half of American households have no retirement savings whatsoever. But rather than focusing on the problem, Chris guides us through actionable solutions, explaining how compound interest works like magic for those who understand its power. Using the "Rule of 72," he demonstrates how your money can double every decade without you adding another penny. This isn't get-rich-quick nonsense; it's mathematical reality that too few people harness. Perhaps most powerfully, Chris reminds us that successful retirement isn't just about money—it's about purpose. "Retirement is easier if you have something to retire TO as opposed to retiring FROM something," he notes, explaining why even wealthy clients often continue in meaningful work after formal retirement. Whether you're playing catch-up with retirement savings or looking to optimize what you've already built, this conversation provides the compass you need to navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of personal finance. Your future self will thank you for listening today. How to Contact Chris Wilkens: RBC: https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/c.wilkens/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwilkens/_____________________________________  Resources from This Episode: Don’t Retire Rewire, by Jeri Sedlar and Rick Miners https://amzn.to/4pcq6PfAs an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  [email protected] _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok