In this episode, Rick explores the evolving perspectives on career and passion within the financial life planning community. Once an advocate of “do what you love and the money will follow,” many early life planners have now realized the challenges of balancing fulfilling work with financial stability. Featuring insights from Scott Galloway and Jonathan Clemens, he delves into why finding your talent might be more crucial than following your heart. Join Rick as he discusses his own path of applying the practicalities of achieving both financial success and personal satisfaction in today’s world. Don’t miss this enlightening monologue!
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Balancing Passion and Pay: A Reality Check
About Rick Kahler:
Rick Kahler, MSFP, CFP ® , CFT™, CeFT ® , Certified Internal Family Systems℠ Practitioner, president of Kahler Financial Group, is a lifelong resident of Rapid City, SD. He began his professional career in 1973 selling and appraising real estate He founded Kahler Financial Group in 1981. He became the first fee-only Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ® ) in South Dakota in 1983. In 2020 he became one of the first Certified Financial Therapist (CFT™,) in the nation.
His firm, specializes in the integration of investment advising, financial planning, financial coaching, and financial therapy, serving small business and real estate owners, professionals, and retirees, as well as individuals and families.
He served on and chaired the South Dakota Investment Council and served in leadership capacities with the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Financial Planning Advisors. Kahler is also a nationally renowned speaker and educator. In 2003, National American University recognized Mr. Kahler with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
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