Michael Sheppard

Certified Financial Planner and Group Vice President for the Great Lakes region at Thrivent; entrepreneur and community educator who led and sold a financial advisory practice and runs outreach programs introducing youth to finance and entrepreneurship.

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Jul 6, 2023 • 60min

From History To Impact: The Role Of Advisors In Community Development

Michael Sheppard, a Certified Financial Planner and community educator, discusses his unique journey from engineering to financial advisory. He emphasizes the importance of community involvement and fostering financial literacy in youth, particularly in inner-city schools. The conversation touches on the low representation of Black CFPs and the need for diversity in finance. Michael also shares insights on emotional support for business owners during exits and advocates for early financial education in schools to prepare future entrepreneurs.

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