Ep. 10 Cody Garrett - Professional Music Arranging | Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors

Join hosts Brian Wright and Joshua Walker in this episode of 'Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors' as they interview Cody Garrett, CFP® who has a surprising passion for professional music arranging. Cody shares his journey from being introduced to the piano by his grandmother, to studying music theory and eventually becoming a music director. Discover how Cody transitioned into financial planning, yet continues to keep his musical interests alive. He provides insights into the overlap between musicianship and financial advising, and how his background in arranging music parallels his approach to financial planning. Tune in to hear about Cody’s impressive musical career, which includes collaborations with Broadway legends, an American Idol contestant, and Motown gospel. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:48 Meet Cody Garrett: Financial Planner and Music Arranger 01:43 Cody's Musical Journey Begins 02:55 From Pianist to Keyboardist 06:14 College Years and Musical Growth 14:14 Transition to Financial Planning 16:08 Memorable Moments in Music 21:22 Music and Financial Planning: A Harmonious Blend 24:10 Transitioning Between Worlds: Music and Financial Planning 25:00 Challenges of Serving Musicians as Clients 26:35 The Stigma of Success in the Music Industry 29:06 Balancing Music and Family Life 32:59 The Joys and Challenges of Learning Music 39:42 Advice for Aspiring Financial Advisors 44:39 Cody's Musical Journey and Online Presence 48:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts