I Built My Business Backwards (and It Changed Everything)

EP.317This Thanksgiving, Gabriel Shahin, CFP®, shares more than market insights — he shares the heart behind Falcon Wealth Planning and the journey that built one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiduciary advisory firms.In this special episode of More Knowledge, More Wealth, Gabe reflects on: • The importance of gratitude, family, and perspective during the holidays • What it really means to be financially independent — beyond debt and dollars • Why personal finance is more personal than financial • How Falcon Wealth Planning started in 2015 from a belief that people matter more than products • Lessons learned from working inside banks and brokerage firms — and why a true fiduciary model changed everything • The defining moments that shaped Falcon’s client-first culture and its mission to keep advice fee-only, objective, and relational • How gratitude, faith, and family values still guide every financial plan the firm creates todayThis isn’t just a story about money — it’s about purpose, perseverance, and putting people first.Wherever you are in your financial journey, take a moment to pause, give thanks, and remember why you work so hard in the first place.When you put people over profits, amazing things happen.📅 Schedule a Free Financial Assessmenthttps://www.falconwealthplanning.com/...🎙️ Follow Gabriel Shahin, CFP®:Website – https://gabrielshahin.com/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/falconoffin...LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/followgab...X (Twitter) – https://x.com/falconoffinance?s=21&t=...🔗 Follow Falcon Wealth Planning:Linktree – https://linktr.ee/falconwealthplanningInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/falconwealt...LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/falc...YouTube – @FalconWealthInc For business or podcast inquiries, please contact: Marketing@falconwp.com-----------------------------------Disclaimer: Advisory services are offered through Falcon Wealth Planning, an SEC registered investment adviser. The views expressed in this op-ed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Falcon Wealth, its editors, or any affiliated entities. Any information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional for personalized guidance.