Why I Became A Financial Advisor
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. While we may start off in one career, our experiences might show us other areas we want to pursue or open doors to new opportunities. That’s exactly how I found my way into a career as a financial advisor.
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First Steps
After graduating from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, I dove right into a financial management career and had the privilege to work for Fortune 500 companies, including Exxon and Dell. I spent over 20 years working in the oil, gas, and technology fields doing everything from managing assets and launching products to designing and implementing financial systems. During this time, I also earned my MBA in international finance from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
At the end of my 10 years with Dell, where I worked as a senior principal consultant and product manager, the Great Recession hit. Like many others, I got laid off and decided to take my financial knowledge and experience and pivot a bit, turning my focus to helping individuals achieve their financial dreams. I launched out on my own, obtaining the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) credential and setting up my financial planning business. In 2010, Hamilton Financial Planning was born and the rest is history.
Why I Became A Financial Advisor
My Role Today
Now, with 35 years of financial experience under my belt, I spend my days doing what I love: getting to know my clients so I can help them create a comprehensive wealth management plan that gets them closer to financial freedom. Throughout my career, I have designed more than 250 financial plans, providing my clients with the tools and insight they need to pursue their financial goals with confidence.
The best part of my job is the clients I get to work with. I’m honored that they trust me with such an important part of their lives, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than helping a client secure their retirement and legacy and efficiently pass their assets down to family or charities they care about. I thoroughly enjoy taking the financial burden off of people’s backs so they can focus on what they love.
My motivation for what I do is simple: to do well by doing good. Making a difference in someone’s life and growing a legacy business for my kids gets me out of bed every morning excited for the work ahead.
Now What?
Now that you know a bit about me that I became a Financial Advisor, I want to hear your story. What challenges or opportunities do you face? If you are looking for a committed, reliable partner to help you save time and reduce stress with comprehensive financial planning and investment management, I’d love to chat. Schedule a complimentary get-acquainted meeting online today!
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If you are still unsure as to whether or not you need an umbrella policy, our team at Hamilton Financial Planning can help! Schedule a complimentary get-acquainted meeting online or reach out to us at 512-261-0808 or scott@hamiltonfinancialplanning.com.
About Scott
Scott Hamilton is the founder and chief financial advisor at Hamilton Financial Planning, a wealth management firm that specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning for retirees in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, Texas. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, and has completed over 250 financial plans for retirees across all industries, but mostly the oil and gas industry, Scott is passionate about providing his clients with the tools and insight they need to achieve their financial goals.
He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas State University and an MBA in international finance from Pepperdine University. Scott has also been happily married to his wife, Gayle, for over 25 years. To learn more about Scott, connect with him on LinkedIn.
