In this episode, Lyle Benson and Karen Goodfriend discuss Karen's journey as a CPA financial planner, highlighting her transition from corporate aspirations to a focus on personal financial planning. Karen emphasizes the importance of integrating psychological aspects with technical financial planning, especially for clients experiencing sudden wealth. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson interviews Kelley to share more of her story with our community. The conversation includes Karen’s experience and perspective on topics like:
- Benefits and opportunities of remote work
- Technology’s evolving role of technology and its impact on remote collaboration
- Importance of the supportive CPA financial planning community and mentorship
- Significance of maintaining a balance between technical expertise and client relationships
- The CPA financial planner’s role in the broader financial planning ecosystem
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