Scaling Financial Education: A Conversation with Cody Garrett

The NewRetirement Podcast - A podcast by Steve Chen

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In this episode of the NewRetirement Podcast, Steve Chen interviews Cody Garrett, a dedicated advice-only financial planner and educator. Cody shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a financial planner and educator. He discusses his passion for empowering DIY investors and his focus on building comprehensive financial plans and providing personalized education. Cody also talks about his three businesses: Measure Twice Money (free education for consumers), Measure Twice Financial (his financial planning firm), and Measure Twice Planners (an educational platform for financial advisors). He emphasizes the importance of clarity and intentionality in financial planning and the need for personalized education and advice. Cody believes that the future of financial planning lies in empowering individuals to create their own financial plans and using technology and AI to provide guidance and ask better questions. He also highlights the role of financial advisors as arrangers and orchestrators rather than conductors. Overall, Cody envisions a future where financial planning is accessible to everyone and individuals have the tools and knowledge to make well-informed decisions about their finances.