Contributors

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Travis Penfield

Travis has always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit—an instinct that has shaped both his career trajectory and personal philosophy. A graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned a Finance degree from the Mays Business School and graduated Magna Cum Laude, Travis initially pursued what he describes as the “safe route” by beginning his career at Deloitte. However, a personal twist in his post-college journey—and an innate drive for something more—soon led him toward a different path.


Choosing to leave behind a predictable corporate career, Travis embraced the uncertainties of entrepreneurship. This decision reflects his deep belief in the transformative power of one’s twenties. In October 2019, he put this belief into action by stepping away from his role as an Executive Vice President at a financial planning firm to launch his own venture: 49 Financial.

http://travispenfield.com

Guests

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Jamie Hopkins

Jamie Hopkins has worked with NextGen students for years. A nationally recognized writer, researcher, and educator, he is a regular contributor to Forbes, InvestmentNews, and MarketWatch. Jamie has been published in dozens of financial, educational and legal journals. Jamie is CEO of Bryn Mawr Capital Management and CWO at WSFS. 

https://finservfoundation.org/who-we-are
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Meg Carpenter

Meg is the Founder and CEO at FiComm Partners and host of Growth Leaders of Wealth Management Podcast. For 20 years, she has worked alongside advisory firms and wealth management businesses, helping their leadership teams identify meaningful growth opportunities through the lens of marketing, PR, and advisor marketing. 

https://ficommpartners.com/who-we-are/people/meg-carpenter
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Tim Rodgers