#4 - Why Financial Advisors MATTER

This week's guest is a Financial Advisor with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, Darby Affeldt. Darby is not a currently practicing veterinarian – so the focus of our talk was predominantly on her personal journey to becoming a veterinarian, what she's done since earning her DVM, and how she got to where she is now. Of course, we'll want to hear her perspective on finances as they pertain to some of the financial struggles veterinarians face, but please remember that, just as a veterinarian can't diagnose or treat a patient without a thorough history, physical exam, and often multiple diagnostic tests, neither can a financial advisor give personal financial advice nor create a personal financial plan via a podcast. Darby Affeldt, DVM is a Financial Advisor for clients in multiple states. Affeldt works with veterinarians in all career stages, with small to mid-sized practice owners, and with individuals seeking retirement and estate planning guidance. Dr. Affeldt explained the steps she took to becoming financially free through real estate in the early 2000s and how she managed such a feat. We got to chatting about what led her to become a financial advisor and why she chose this over practicing veterinary medicine. We also talked about her relationship with North Star Resource Group and the advice she gives other veterinarians who are wanting to follow in her footsteps. This episode is jam-packed with great financial information every veterinary student and veterinarian should hear! If you'd like to talk with Dr. Affeldt, email her at [email protected] Please REMEMBER, if you are a 4th-year student looking to get some FREE financial advice before going out into the real world, email Dr. Affeldt so she can help you on your way:)