Rachel Elson shares her experience transitioning from a high-powered personal finance journalist to a financial advisor. She discusses her initial perceptions versus the reality of the job, highlighting the unexpected fun and fulfilling aspects of her new career. The conversation also touches upon the challenging emotional aspects of the job, including dealing with clients facing significant life events.
Rachel Elson transitioned from a personal finance journalist to a financial advisor.
She found the job more fun than expected.
The job involves difficult conversations with clients about significant life events.
Elson discusses the mindset, methods, and mentorship that fueled her quick rise from intern to lead advisor at Perigon Wealth. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP.