Careers in Financial Planning: Recent Graduate Aidan Ryan's Journey

This Mav Money podcast episode, MSU Financial Planning Leaders, Aiden Hall and Maya Nelson have a discussion with Aiden Ryan, a recent MSU graduate, and his career path in financial planning and his transition from a financial advisor role to a back‑office position at Fortress Financial Group. Ryan shares his journey from initially considering a medical career to discovering his passion for financial planning. He details his experience with the CFP certification process, including the challenges of balancing work and study while employed at Fortress. The conversation also covers the RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) model, the importance of communication skills in financial advising, and the various career paths available within the financial planning industry.