I would bet that I've been in your shoes...

You see, I grew up moving from army base to army base with my dad.

As a snot-nosed kid, I was a rebel with a cause—and that cause was music!

I spent countless hours in studios surrounded by the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Counting Crows, and many others.

But my dad always told me to "grow up and think about my future."

I was reluctant all throughout my teens and early twenties to listen to him.

Then one day, I met a girl and realized that singing for tips wasn’t going to give her the life she deserved.

My dad’s voice echoed in my head, “How are you going to provide?”

That’s when I got curious and finally asked him, "Hey Dad, can you show me some of that financial planning stuff?"

I started helping my dad and saw firsthand how he helped locals plan for their retirement.

I got into the business, and everything changed.

The one thing that truly transformed my life—and the lives of my clients—was when I decided to listen to my dad.

That single decision turned everything around.

That was over 35 years ago. Now, as I drive around town with my grandkids, I’m filled with pride.

We pass by homes where retirees I’ve helped are sitting on their front porches, enjoying their golden years without financial worry.

These moments remind me that all of this was possible because I took my dad’s advice and dedicated my life to helping others secure their future.