Episode Details

In this episode of The Blueprint, hosts Mike Zarrelli and Deshawn Peterson sit down with Gloria Garcia-Cisneros, CFP®, a Wealth Manager at LourdMurray, to discuss her journey as a first-generation professional in the financial planning industry.

Gloria shares how her personal experiences shaped her career, from navigating personal finance as a first generation immigrant to becoming a CFP®. She opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and finding mentorship in a male-dominated industry.

She also breaks down her career transitions across different-sized firms, the importance of social capital in professional growth, and how young advisors can advocate for themselves.