S01 EP07: Embracing Your Identity in the Financial Planning Profession

S01 EP07: Embracing Your Identity in the Financial Planning Profession

When Justin Sullivan applied to be an “I am a CFP Pro” spokesman, he didn’t think much of it. He certainly didn’t think his application would be selected out of the sea of other qualified applicants. However, when he realized his application was accepted, he realized the importance of his new spokesman role held.

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S01 EP06: How To Have Honest Conversations Around Inclusion When Diversity Becomes A Catch All Term

S01 EP06: How To Have Honest Conversations Around Inclusion When Diversity Becomes A Catch All Term

Phuong Luong believes that “diversity” is a catch-all word. She’s not wrong. Diversity movements tend to blanket the advancement of minority genders, ethnicities, and promote all forms of inclusion. If we’re going to move the needle forward and actually make an impact, we have to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations and situations.

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S01 EP05: How to be Your Bold, Authentic Self in the World of Financial Planning

S01 EP05: How to be Your Bold, Authentic Self in the World of Financial Planning

Angela Moore has an incredibly inspiring story about how she’s built her career in financial planning. She firmly believes that being herself, committing to her community, and following her passion allows her to empower other women of color to pursue their calling - in this profession, and across all industries.

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S01 EP04: How Representation, Diversity, & Research Can Move the Financial Planning Profession Forward to Serve the Next Generation

S01 EP04: How Representation, Diversity, & Research Can Move the Financial Planning Profession Forward to Serve the Next Generation

Dr. Ajamu Loving is a TrailBlazer in every sense of the world. As the first black Ph.D. recipient for Personal Financial Planning in the profession, he has dedicated his life to making financial planning more accessible and to diversity research.

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S01 EP03: The Journey Behind Establishing a CFP Board Program

S01 EP03: The Journey Behind Establishing a CFP Board Program

If all of us are equally rich with the same 24 hours in a day, Nandita Das certainly is inspiring with how she uses hers to better herself, this industry, and the lives of her students. She has recently established the CFP program at Delaware State University, and founded her own financial planning firm.

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S01 EP02: Promoting Diversity and Creating Intentional Career Paths in Financial Planning

S01 EP02: Promoting Diversity and Creating Intentional Career Paths in Financial Planning

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, CFP®, MBA, has spent many years creating an intentional financial planning practice. She is a true trailblazer in the financial planning industry - and she’s here this week to discuss how to grow yourself, foster diversity and visibility, and spark change in our profession.

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S01 EP01: Attracting Diverse Talent and Growing the Financial Planning Profession

S01 EP01: Attracting Diverse Talent and Growing the Financial Planning Profession

Cy Richardson knows that the financial planning sector isn’t the only industry seeking young, talented professionals. But he also knows that financial planning offers an outlet for people who genuinely want to do good and touch the lives of others.

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S01 EP00: Welcome to 2050 TrailBlazers

S01 EP00: Welcome to 2050 TrailBlazers

A recent study has shown that by the year 2050, the majority of the United States population will be comprised of minority groups. This country is a big, beautiful melting pot - but the financial planning industry isn’t a very good reflection of our rich and diverse population.

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