Episode 63 — Financial planning is for everyone! Tedla “Ted” Mekonnen explains how this is not only possible, but essential, today on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro!

Recording: Feb. 20, 2023 at 1 PM Eastern • Live March 17, 2023 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Eugenie George, author, Our Money Stories Today’s Topic: What’s your money story? Rita asks Eugenie:Click here to listen to the podcast!

Recording: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4 PM Eastern • Live: March 10, 2023 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Thao Truong, CFP®, client manager at Morton Wealth  Today’s Topic: The Top 10 College PlanningClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Today’s topic: Mastering the art of financial planning Rita asks: Tell me about your background in the industry. What makes you good at what you do? What are some important lessons you’ve learned over your career? In your opinion, whatClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Today’s Topic: Sustainable investing and the rise of the activist investor featuring author John O’Connell Rita asks John:  What is an activist investor? What changes are coming together to cause a rise in activist investors? How is activist investing different fromClick here to listen to the podcast!

Feb. 24, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet today’s guest: Tony Steuer, a champion for financial wellness and financial inclusion Today’s Topic: Championing financial wellness and financial inclusion Rita will ask Tony:  What is your origin story? How did you get started in financial wellness? Why is importantClick here to listen to the podcast!

Feb. 17, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet today’s guest: Claudia Porter, CFP®, Personal Economic Advisor, Financial Reserve  Today’s Topic: What is the value of an economic advisor? Rita asks Claudia: When did you first know you wanted to enter the financial services industry? You pursued anClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest — Pamela Jackson Sams, a strong voice in personal finance for women Today’s topic: The importance of providing financial advice to women Rita asks Pamela: How did you get started in financial services? What are some ofClick here to listen to the podcast!

Jan. 27, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Jeannie Dougherty, money expert and mental fitness strategist Today’s Topic: When it’s time to call in a coach! Rita asks: Why did you become a money coach? What are some of the biggest money mistakesClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Kleo Curry, CFP®, Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM and vp Wealth Management at the Potomac Wealth Group, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Today’s Topic: Women on Purpose — Money talk guides to commonly avoided conversations Rita asks Kleo for insights into the following: IfClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at 5:15 pm EST, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles live on Facebook.  Meet our guest: College funding specialist Brad Baldridge Today’s Topic: The Top 10 College Planning Mistakes — and how to avoid them! Rita asks Brad: If you are a parent and needClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Our guest: Akeiva Ellis, co-founder of The Bemused  Today’s Topic: Helping young adults get #finlit Rita asks Akeiva: What did your financial education journey look like as a young adult? What are some common myths you hear about building wealth?Click here to listen to the podcast!

We will record this podcast on Feb. 20, 2023 at 2 PM Eastern; post March 3, 2023 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Michael Hakerem, founder of Empowered Portfolios® and Glenwood Financial Partners Today’s topic: What’s new in financial technologies for securities research andClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet today’s guest: Elysabeth Alfano, CEO, VegTech™ Invest Our Topic: What is EATV? Rita asks: Tell us about the world’s first plant-based innovation ETF — the only fund that is addressing climate change and food security by disrupting the global foodClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Lindsey Swanson, founder of Stripper Financial Planning: Personalized financial advice for sex workers Today’s Topic: Serving the underserved Rita asks: Why did you decide to create a business that focuses on this underserved population of women? HowClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles such as today’s guest, Jason Friedman. Today’s Topic: The future of finding the perfect financial advisor Rita and Jason discuss: What is your experience in the wealth management industry? How can the industry better retain young talent? How is technology shapingClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Today’s topic: How to create innovative solutions to global women’s rights challenges Rita asks Lina: How did you start? What ignited your activism for women’s rights? What does the world look like for women? What are the most pressing issues forClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Today’s topic: Exit Planning Meet our guest: Amy Wirtz is a consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group and is passionate about helping families develop and define their purpose. She works closely with families to identify their goals around values, ownership,Click here to listen to the podcast!

Join us in 2023! A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles live on Facebook.  Meet our guest: Han Xue, a personal finance expert, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, Military Financial Counselor, and founder of Zen Wealth Advisors Today’s Topic: Finding your financial ZEN in life Rita asks: What isClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, Sept. 16, 2022: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Angela Randolph, CPA, MBA BIO Today’s Topic: The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers for Entrepreneurs Rita asks: Tell us about your professional background and your experience in the industry. Tell us about StellarClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, September 2, 2022, A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Carina Diamond, CXO, Dakota Wealth Management Today’s topic: Making a difference with Diversitas — New ways to expand diversity in wealth management Rita asks Carina:  Diversitas-Expanding Diversity in Wealth Management is a program foundedClick here to listen to the podcast!