Jim Shambo is one of the pioneers of the CPA financial planning profession, the PFP Section, and the PFS Credential. He has a lot of insight to offer on many topics that can be useful takeaways for listeners. In this episode of the Deeper CPA financial planner connections PFP podcast, Lyle Benson facilitates a discussion with Jim to share the highlights of his story. The conversation includes the following topics:

How Jim decided to focus on personal financial planning after beginning his career in tax
How Jim and a few of his peers laid the foundation for what we have today with the PFP Section and the PFS credential
What Jim learned in college that led to his success in his firm, in his service for clients, and as a volunteer for AICPA
What approach Jim takes with investing and how his relationship with Vanguard’s John Bogle influenced him
How Jim planned for a successful retirement and sale of his business
How using the creative side of his brain has been Jim’s secret to a life well lived

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Deeper CPA financial planner connections with Jim Shambo {PFP Section}

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Deeper CPA financial planner connections with Jim Shambo {PFP Section}