In this episode of Focused on the Future, Suzanne Siracuse talks with Brian Seymour, principal and founder of Prosperitage Wealth on why his unique social media videos are really resonating with clients, the lessons he learned since launching his own RIA and the significant impact his coaches have had on his career.
Specifically, Brian discusses:
- His journey into the industry and the factors that affected him in starting his own RIA
- The crucial role coaching played in shaping his career, helping him identify his unique strengths and develop his “super power.”
- Why investing in continuing education programs and accreditations has been vital to his growth as a next-gen advisor.
- The important lesson he learned from the Jamaican Bobsled team.
- Why leaning into his true self on social media has been a significant marketing driver
- His recommendations for advisors about to launch their own firm
Connect With Suzanne Siracuse:
- Website: WealthManagement.com
- LinkedIn: WealthManagment.com
- LinkedIn: Suzanne Siracuse
- Twitter: Suzanne Siracuse
- Email: [email protected]
Connect with Brian Seymour:
- Website: Prosperitage Wealth
- LinkedIn: Brian K. Seymour
- Instagram: Brian Keith Seymour II
About Our Guest:
Brian K. Seymour, II is the Principal and Founder of Prosperitage Wealth, , a fee-only RIA dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by helping Black professionals make smart money decisions through unbiased financial advice. He has been a financial planner for over a decade earning the Series 6, 7, 63 and 66 certifications. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant®(ChFC), Retirement Income Certified Professional®(RICP®), Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) designations and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Brian is a member of The American College of Financial Services 2024 NextGen Advisory Task Force, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA), the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
In his spare time, he moonlights as a youth chauffeur, sports coach and proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. just south of the Wakandan capital of Atlanta with his wife and three kids.