Today, Emlen Miles-Mattingly joins the show to describe how he took his career from bank teller to president and CEO of the successful firm, Gen Next Wealth. We’ll discuss Emlen’s unique niche in providing multi-generational financial planning to minority families and what he is doing to bring diversity to the industry.
Emlen recounts a personal story of how listening to XYPN Radio prompted his decision to break off from his old firm to develop his own business. Listen in to get an in-depth look at how he establishes lasting relationships with his clients and the extensive work he puts in to continue impressively growing his practice.
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What You'll Learn from This Episode:
- An overview of Emlen's career and how he got started in financial planning.
- How he transitioned from bank manager to financial advisor.
- How he found his niche in minority families.
- What gave Emlen the confidence to start his own firm.
- The importance of knowing the contents of the paperwork you're signing.
- How you can rent out property for a firm within budget.
- The importance of being authentic and finding what works for you.
- Emlen's advice for his younger self.
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