Ep. 10 Cody Garrett - Professional Music Arranging | Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors
Unexpected HobbiesAugust 05, 202400:50:10

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