It’s time to hit replay on an episode that covers an increasingly relevant topic in today’s digital age: uncertainty and adversity.
Fear can paralyze us and prevent us from achieving our dreams. That’s why we want to share these practical steps on focusing on what you CAN control, using visualization, and seeking positive influences to stay motivated.
By tuning in, gain clarity on:
Focusing on what you can control and what you can do to reduce fear and anxiety
Surrounding yourself with positive influences and limiting exposure to negative media
Take small, actionable steps toward your dreams, like researching travel destinations or talking to professionals
How visualization can be a powerful tool in staying motivated and excited about your future
Something every financial planner dreams about doing is helping their retirees achieve a far better retirement than they had ever hoped for.
Our guest, Amber Knips has a lot of experience doing just that.
In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with Amber Knips, wealth advisor at Sweet Financial, about the biggest obstacles modern-day retirees face and what strategies they can use to mitigate these struggles, both financial and mental.
Amber discusses:
Where she sees retirees getting the most ‘stuck’ and what modern-day obstacles they face the most
How she uses “fear mitigation” with retirees when they are afraid of overspending (and the risk of inexperience because of this fear)
What does dreaming big mean to her and how does this mentality apply to retirees like you
How to apply the 50/50 retirement approach – the misconception that retirement is either full-time traveling or full-time doing nothing at home
Amber helps people see possibility through life’s greatest and most challenging transitions. She is someone who has total passion and conviction for what she does. Using her empathetic and sincere approach, she has made it her mission to build deepened relationships with her clients all while helping them cultivate a financial plan that helps them focus on what they most enjoy. After joining the team at Sweet Financial Partners in 2012, Amber has gained extensive experience and training in guiding women through transitions such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, retirement, and much more. You only experience these life transitions a few times during your lifetime, but she helps people through them every day.
True fulfillment comes from creating meaningful experiences and positively impacting those around us, either in your career or your retirement.
Recently, Brittany Anderson, Partner at Sweet Financial sat down with Jacob Hartke, CRPC® to discuss the value of time management.
Jacob shares how his transition from an intern to a client-facing role has helped build upon his passion for building deep, meaningful relationships with clients. Listen as he and Brittany explore how dreaming big varies for each individual and the importance of focusing on one’s purpose rather than getting bogged down by the “how.”
Discussion points include:
Jacob’s journey from aspiring lawyer to financial advisor–how defining his skills allowed him to find his perfect role
The value of embracing life’s changes when pursuing your aspirations
The role of time management in the advising industry and the transition into retirement
The evolution of “dreaming big” & why you need to define it at every stage of life
As a master of time management and a drive for excellence that is reflected in all he does, Jacob has been a wonderful addition to the Wealth Services department here at Sweet Financial. Having joined our team in 2015, Jacob has developed a skillset in helping our clients build and execute a financial plan that supports their biggest dreams. You will find him working diligently behind the scenes, completing more tasks than what should be normal for any human, just to ensure our clients get a plan that is accurate and timely.
Jacob finds joy in helping each of our clients with their distinct retirement plans and inevitably helping them create the retirement they can’t wait to wake up to. He thrives on living out the vision for the company, which is to create relationships with clients that goes beyond just the finances. But rather helps people think more about how they want to spend their retirement.
Jacob graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2015 with a degree in Financial Economics and a minor in Political Science. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) which provides him with special training in all aspects of retirement planning, including a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s financial needs before or after retirement, including sources of retirement income, personal savings, income taxes, estate planning, and more. He lives in Fairmont with his wife Sierra, daughters Haevyn and Henlee, and their dog Cammie. When Jacob isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time out on the lakes or taking walks with his girls.
Embracing change and stepping into your ‘discomfort zone’ is where true personal expansion lies.
Let’s talk about how one of Sweet Financial’s very own has implemented this theory into both his work and personal life.
In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with a fellow Sweet Financial colleague, Ty Totzke. Listen as he shares his journey from aspiring engineer to wealth planner and his commitment to helping clients navigate their transition to retirement.
They discuss the importance of having a strong team and the lessons learned from difficult experiences in the workplace and your personal life. They also touch on the value of open conversations, especially for couples, when planning for their future.
Ty discusses:
His interesting story of becoming a financial advisor and finding his purpose in life
The process of building and curating a strong team
His experience of overcoming fear and embracing change both personally and professionally
How he and his wife are instilling values in their kids’ minds & how this plays into their legacy plan
Want to learn how to invest in yourself, surround yourself with the right people, and give back to make an impact?
This week’s guest is the person to talk to.
In this episode, Brittany Anderson welcomes special guest Christine McCarron, who shares her journey from having less than zero to a seven-figure net worth through real estate investing.
Christine discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and aligning one’s choices with their purpose. They also explore the power of giving back and creating experiences through financial resources.
Christine discusses:
Her experience with the common disbelief of “I’m too old”, scarcity mindset, and how she overcame these limiting beliefs
How to surround yourself with the right people & how to find out if they’re going to enhance your growth
Embracing and finding your purpose as you grow older
Her experience of giving back and how she stays true to her commitments
How to hold yourself accountable to YOUR commitments
And more
Resources:
A Holistic Approach to Health and Wealth with Dr. Scott Burtis (Ep.45)
Christine McCarron went from less than $0 to a 7-figure net worth starting at age 50 thanks to real estate investing. Through her coaching, courses, podcasts and books, she loves sharing what she’s learned to help other women exceed their expectations and create a legacy.
Something every financial planner dreams about doing is helping their retirees achieve a far better retirement than they had ever hoped for.
Our guest, Amber Knips has a lot of experience doing just that.
In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with Amber Knips, wealth advisor at Sweet Financial, about the biggest obstacles modern-day retirees face and what strategies they can use to mitigate these struggles, both financial and mental.
Amber discusses:
Where she sees retirees getting the most ‘stuck’ and what modern-day obstacles they face the most
How she uses “fear mitigation” with retirees when they are afraid of overspending (and the risk of inexperience because of this fear)
What dreaming big means to her and how this mentality applies to retirees like you
How to apply the 50/50 retirement approach – the misconception that retirement is either full-time traveling or full-time doing nothing at home
Amber helps people see possibility through life’s greatest and most challenging transitions. She is someone who has total passion and conviction for what she does. Using her empathetic and sincere approach, she has made it her mission to build deepened relationships with her clients all while helping them cultivate a financial plan that helps them focus on what they most enjoy. After joining the team at Sweet Financial Partners in 2012, Amber has gained extensive experience and training on guiding women through transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, retirement and much more. You only experience these life transitions a few times during your lifetime, but she helps people through them every day.
