In this episode of Focused on the Future, Suzanne Siracuse talks with Brian Seymour, director and founder of Prosperitage Wealth about why his unique social media videos are really resonating with clients, the lessons he's learned since starting his RIA him and the significant influence of his coaches. has had in his career.

Specifically, Brian discusses:

• His journey in the industry and the factors that influenced him to start his RIA
• Coaching played a crucial role in shaping his career, helping him identify his unique strengths and develop his “superpower.”
• Why investing in continuing education programs and accreditations has been vital to his growth as a next-generation advisor.
• The important lesson he learned from the Jamaican bobsled team.
• Why relying on one's true self on social media has been an important marketing driver

• His recommendations for advisors looking to start their own firm

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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 professionals of color make smart money decisions through unbiased financial advice. He has been a financial planner for over a decade earning Series 6, 7, 63 and 66 certifications. He holds the designations Chartered Financial Consultant®(ChFC), Retirement Income Certified Professional®(RICP®), Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Brian is a member of the American College of Financial Services 2024 NextGen Advisory Task Force, Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT), African American Financial Advisors Association (AAAA), National Personal Financial Advisors Association (NAPFA) and Alpha Phi Fraternity Alpha, Inc.

In his spare time, he moonlights as a youth driver, sports coach, and proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. south of the Wakandan capital of Atlanta with his wife and three children.