Ep #90: Finding the Right Path After Changing Careers with Steve Kampschmidt

Steve Kampschmidt joins the show today to share how he got started in the financial planning industry, including what it was like trying to enter the profession in a down market. After transitioning from his job to the bank channel, Steve used that position to leverage his way into an entry-level opportunity in a wirehouse training program before ultimately building his own RIA. Tune in as he shares what he learned from his time in the corporate world that has helped him in his financial planning career, the pay cut he navigated in his first financial planning position, and how he knew that the wirehouse was not the best long-term fit for him. We also discuss how he maintained his client base when transitioning to his own RIA, how his firm is structured in terms of pricing and service models, and why he believes that starting his own firm was his only option. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3NEXviw