Dave Stolz started out as a music major and shifted to business and being a CPA along the way. His journey deeper into financial planning began when he lost his dad. This tragedy shifted his perspective on life and took him in a new direction. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, interviews Dave to learn how he created his financial planning practice and much more. Dave answers the following questions:
- How did you create the successful financial planning firm you have today?
- What did you do to shift tax clients to personal financial planning clients?
- What’s most enjoyable in your day-to-day work?
- How did you end up specializing in divorce planning and writing a book?
- How are you designing a succession plan that is best for you, your colleagues, and your clients?
- What are your thoughts on PFS and the future of the CPA financial planning profession?
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