How This Savvy Young Planner is Helping Retirees | Emma Von Weise | 168 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 14, 2025 · 1H 10M

How This Savvy Young Planner is Helping Retirees | Emma Von Weise | 168

from Catching Up to FI

The average financial planner is about 56 years old, but 25-year-old Emma Von Weise got a running start learning about money as a teenager and is now one of the youngest CFP professionals in the US. She shares how she became money savvy so early and what influences impacted her the most. She isn't here to judge the rest of us who started late, but to help us make up for lost time—with humor, heart, and practical advice that meets you exactly where you are. In this episode, we discuss: Emma's money story and early financial literacy The spark that led to a career in financial planning at such a young age Why she is an old soul that just loves working with retirees Modern day Continuing-Care Retirement Communities   📩 Sign up for our newsletter (NEW!) 🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website  🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS=== 🆕Big changes with student loans in the new budget bill that just passed. Get help from the experts at Student Loan Planner, all CFP®, CFA and CSLP® professionals. They charge a one-time fee for their thorough review. Our listeners receive $100 off a 1:1 consult using the link below. Flat fee is normally $595, but after your $100 off 'Catching Up to FI' discount, it's $495. 👉🏼 Be sure to use this link: studentloanplanner.com/catchingup    For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Charity: 3rd Decade 🌐 Focus Partners Wealth     If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.

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