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The Unexpected Path from Pharmacy to Financial Advising with Andrew Muska (Ep. 19)

The Unexpected Path from Pharmacy to Financial Advising with Andrew Muska (Ep. 19)

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By turning complexity into clarity, we empower clients to make better financial decisions that align with their goals.

In this episode, co-hosts Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Andrew Muska, the newest member of the Soar Wealth Strategies team, to share his intriguing journey. Andrew’s story, from his humble beginnings working at a local pharmacy to his flourishing career in financial advising, is a testament to resilience, passion, and a deep-seated love for both numbers and people.

In this discussion, Andrew reveals:

  • His early influences and experiences that shaped his views on money 
  • His initial dream of working at CVS Pharmacy and the lessons he learned about forming personal connections and delivering stellar customer service 
  • His leap from pharmacy to banking, driven by a keen interest in numbers, and his subsequent evolution into a financial services professional 
  • His daring move from New York to Nebraska for love, and the new professional opportunities this decision unlocked 
  • His decision to join Soar Wealth Strategies, his admiration for the firm’s independence and collaborative approach, and his vision for serving his clients
  • And so much more!

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About Our Guest:

Andrew Muska is a skilled financial advisor with an unconventional background and a unique perspective on money management. His journey, marked by resilience, adaptability, and a love for numbers, has been characterized by distinct career shifts that have informed his approach to finance.

From an early age, Andrew exhibited an interest in understanding money, driven by key influences and experiences during his childhood. Andrew’s deep-seated passion for numbers drew him towards banking. His transition from Pharmacy to Financial Services represented a significant shift but ultimately paved the way for his evolution into a financial services expert. 

Throughout his career as a financial advisor, Andrew has faced the challenges of building a client base and navigating the complexities of finance head-on. His determination and commitment to his clients’ financial success have been instrumental to his success. Andrew’s most recent career move brought him to Soar Wealth Strategies, where he values the firm’s independent and team-based approach to wealth management.

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Promoting Positivity Through the World of Communications with Brandi Petersen Paul (Ep. 8)

Promoting Positivity Through the World of Communications with Brandi Petersen Paul (Ep. 8)

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Are you considering moving into a career that would allow you to spend more time with your family and wondering if it’s the right thing to do? 

Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly talk to Brandi Petersen Paul, a former successful television news anchor with KETV. She moved from a role that most people covet to become the director of communications for Westside Community Schools to spend more time with her family. 

In this episode, Brandi discusses how she continues to pursue her passion for telling inspiring stories through everything she does. Additionally, she highlights the importance of having financial advisors guide you from a young age to achieve your long-term and retirement goals.

Brandi discusses:

  • The importance of family and finding balance in your career
  • The power of hard work and taking control of your opportunities
  • The value of telling inspiring stories and making a positive impact
  • Why you should make sound financial decisions early on for long-term success
  • And more

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Brandi (Petersen) Paul is a former television news anchor with KETV-Newswatch 7, who continues to promote positive people, events and opportunities through the world of communications. As an award-winning journalist, Brandi covered historic events across Nebraska and Iowa, secured high-profile interviews, and traveled throughout the United States and beyond to share powerful stories. That mission to share inspiring stories continued at Westside Community Schools where Brandi is currently the Director of Communications and Engagement, building public trust with valued stakeholders and providing transparency and understanding with all staff and families. Telling stories continues to be a personal as well as career passion; Brandi writes on her blog, Anchor’s Away, and cohosts the Question Marks podcast. She loves to read and is an avid baseball fan (always cheering for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Atlanta Braves!) Her most cherished moments are any spent with her husband, Brian, their two little boys, Easton and Evan, and their two bulldogs, Chester and Abe.

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