Podcast Episode 15: Who Do You Call . . . CFP®? EA? CFA?
by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / April 17, 2023When you are too busy or overwhelmed, that’s when you should bring in a professional. But, who do you call . . . CFP®? EA? CFA? Someone else? This episode breaks down the cost of staying the same as well as what these key financial designation actually mean.
Behind the Designs Ep 15 : Who Do You Call . . . CFP®? EA? CFA?
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Key Moments
0:46 Reality check and behind the scenes
4:28 What is the cost of being overwhelmed?
14:41 What does financial help look like?
20:05 Who do you call for financial help?
22:49 Who do you call for planning help?
24:01 Who do I call to help manage my money?
28:58 Who do I call for insurance help?
30:54 How to get out of overwhelm
Links for Who Do You Call . . . CFP®? EA? CFA?
Check out the previous episode Don’t Make Retirement Your Dream.
Listen to Rob, CFA and CFP®, show off his analysis skills in Episode 13.
Watch Trevore, CFP®, breakdown life insurance options in this video.
Listen to Steve, EA, show off his tax expertise in Save Me Taxman!
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Credits for Episode 15
Executive Producer : Anna Lewis
Host : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®
Guest : Jake Turner, Associate Financial Planner
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