Ep #73: Transitioning from the Military to Financial Planning with Stephen Maggard

Stephen Maggard is a Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group based out of Columbia, SC. He joins the show today to discuss his background and how he made the transition to financial planning from the military. If you are serving our country and eventually want to transition to the financial planning profession, then this episode is for you! Listen in as Stephen describes why he became interested in financial planning, as well as how he got his foot in the door. You'll learn why he was drawn to the fee-only model and how he has found his right-fit firm. He also opens up about how his military experiences and skills have carried over to add value in a financial planning firm, which has accelerated his success after only a few short years in the business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3pvMS8p