Curtis Butler - From Wall Street to Career Coaching

Today, I’m excited to welcome Curtis Butler to the podcast. Curtis brings over 30 years of experience in the finance industry, where he served as an investor and client-facing executive at top firms like J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. Over the years, he’s built and led high-performing teams and sat on both sides of the interview table—giving him rare insight into what truly makes a candidate stand out.But what really sets Curtis apart is his passion for mentoring. Throughout his career, he’s coached countless college and graduate students from his alma maters, Union College and Johns Hopkins University, as well as young professionals just starting their journeys.In 2024, Curtis turned this lifelong passion into his full-time mission, launching Guided Ascent Career Coaching, where he now provides personalized, one-on-one coaching to help clients define their career path and navigate the job search with confidence.Curtis is also a proud father of two daughters, including one with significant disabilities—an experience that has made him a more patient, compassionate, and thoughtful coach.Curtis, welcome to the show—I’m so glad to have you here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.