Ep #187: Earning Partnership After 5 Years with Adam Van Wert

Adam Van Wert is a Financial Planner with JF Williams Company based in Denver, CO. He joins the show today to discuss his path into the financial planning profession and his career growth so far. If you're considering a career in financial planning or aiming to become a firm owner, this is an episode for you! Listen in as Adam shares how he became interested in financial planning during high school, influenced by a mentor and local financial planner. He discusses securing his first position in a family office, what he enjoyed about the role, and his transition to a fee-only RIA, where he has grown into a shareholder. Adam also reveals how his ownership buy-in was structured, why he has no desire to leave his firm, and how he passed the CFP exam as a new college graduate. Lastly, he offers tips for new planners that you don't want to miss. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XOfMma