Perpetually Looking Forward

Divorce can be emotionally, mentally, and financially draining. Not only are you adjusting to your new way of life, but you may be managing your family’s finances for the first time. While it can be overwhelming, divorce is also an opportunity to create the life you want. It’s the time to set financial goals for yourself and chart a path to get you there.

Whether it’s a data breach at Equifax or Yahoo or your elderly neighbor falling prey to a phishing scam, it’s hard to feel safe in the virtual world that we have created for ourselves. From centuries of experience we learned to lock our doors at night and stay aware when walking through the woods alone, but cybersecurity is new to many of us. Our parents and grandparents ingrained in us that we are not to talk to strangers as children, but there is no age-old wisdom being passed down regarding the internet.

There’s nothing like graduating college and starting your career—in the financial industry, no less—right at the onset of a recession. But before you start feeling bad for me, know that this experience was the catalyst that led me to pursue this career as a financial advisor further. The timing of when I embarked on this journey didn’t make me second-guess my choice, it reinforced it. Here’s why.

Being an entrepreneur is hard. You face challenges that people who have never been an entrepreneur can’t even imagine. But it’s not all bad. In fact, every once in a while you get a big break and thank your lucky stars you decided to start your own business.

Like many others, I found my way into my career through the example of someone close to me. In my case, it was my father’s interest in the financial world that sparked my passion and eventually led me to pursue investing as a career. As a kid, I would watch my dad study the markets, read his Value Line subscription, and watch CNBC for financial news. He was such a successful student of the markets that his Smith Barney stockbroker would often pitch my dad’s ideas to his other clients. Having this example in my formative years, I couldn’t help but become interested in the markets and investing myself. This interest has led me down the path to a fulfilling career.

We want to take a moment to share our appreciation to all of our clients, team members, partners, and friends of the firm who have positively impacted Simon Quick Advisors this past year. Since the start of 2018, we have expanded into Chattanooga, launched a new website, added equity principals, and given back to the local community through our Annual Golf Outing and community service day. See our newest initiatives, offices, and team members below!

The case studies presented are real descriptions of actual client relationships. We have protected the identity of the clients by changing names and locations. Given that many of our clients experience similar life events, the case studies are designed to depict the value proposition Simon Quick Advisors brings to the table. Each family we work with is unique. There is no “cookie cutter” set of solutions. We bring our full set of resources to the table to solve, educate, implement, and monitor.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. While we may start out in one career, our experiences may show us other areas we want to pursue, needs that aren’t being met, or open doors to new opportunities. That’s exactly how I found my way into my career as a financial advisor.