Ep #144: A Path to Starting Your Own Firm at 26 with Matt Garasic

Matt Garasic is the Founder of Unrivaled Wealth Management based out of Pittsburgh, PA, and he joins the show today to discuss how he found his way to financial planning—despite thinking it was only insurance sales. If you feel stuck and need someone to take a chance on you, even if you might not have the level of experience they are looking for, then this is an episode for you! Listen in as Matt shares his unique journey from an initial pursuit in Petroleum Geology to becoming a financial planning expert, highlighting his early internship experiences and the critical career decisions that shaped his path. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities he encountered in his early roles, his strategic move to a large RIA in Florida, and the invaluable lessons he picked up while working with ultra-high-net-worth clients at a young age. Finally, he reveals why he decided to establish his own firm and the obstacles he's tackled along the way. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: bit.ly/43QpGmw