289: Investing for Retirement as a Small Business with Joshua Winterswyk

Are you saving for retirement? 💰While it can seem daunting and like it's far away, it is critically important to get started as early as possible. Joshua Winterswyk, from RPA Wealth Management, talks all about saving and investing. He breaks down the options for self-employed individuals and how to have a long-term mindset around money. He also shares a holistic approach to managing your risk and assets. Topics on this episode: Why save/invest? What is wealth management? How do I stay focused on the long term? Main take away: Whether it's a little or a lot, saving money will help you financially prosper when you are ready to hang up your dog walking shoes! About our guest: Joshua had planned to study medicine—until a high school economics course changed his mind. That course ignited a passion for personal finance that propelled him to earn degrees in business and finance. After graduating from CSUSB, he launched his career in finance at Citibank—but soon realized it wasn't quite what he wanted. Though he appreciated the wide-ranging experience the job provided, he wanted to help people more comprehensively than his work allowed. That's when his mentor and RPA's founder, Brent Pasqua, reached out to him. Today, Joshua helps clients achieve their goals by offering the comprehensive financial planning he had long envisioned. As an advisor, he helps meet the financial and investment needs of clients, including retirement planning, budgeting, and insurance analysis. He loves the process of putting a plan together that his clients can easily understand and deepened the impact he can have. Joshua attained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Joshua lives in Upland, CA with his wife, Brooke, their son Cruz, and their dogs, Memphis, and Mila. A lover of all thing's sports, he is a Los Angeles Football Club season ticket holder and a member of the American Outlaws, the supporters club for the U.S. men's national soccer team. When he's not cheering on his favorite teams, he and his wife enjoy days in L.A. with Cruz, Memphis, and Mila and trying out new restaurants, breweries, and wineries. FUN FACTS Enjoys the global diversification of his pups, an American Boston terrier and French bulldog. Loves the variability of a dance floor, especially when 80's are playing. Goes all in for soccer and is an American Outlaw and LAFC season ticketholder. _Podcast Disclosure Advisory services offered through RPA Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor.  Content provided for informational purposes only.  It should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities.  A professional financial advisor should be consulted before implementing any investment strategy. _ Links: Email: [email protected] Website: https://rpawealth.com/joshua-winterswyk/ The podcast: https://rpawealth.com/podcast/ Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: [email protected] Full show notes and transcript Sponsored By: Pet Perennials Promo Code: Use 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days Time to Pet Promo Code: 50% off first 3 months Our AMAZING Patreon Members ❤️ Support Pet Sitter Confessional