Episode 176: Kristen Ragusin

Are you ready to dive into the world of investments and financial empowerment? Join host Gary Heldt as he explores the fascinating journey of Kristen Ragusin, Senior Vice President of Investments at Raymond James. In this captivating episode, we uncover the keys to financial success and understanding the complexities of the monetary system.
Kristen's journey into the investment industry began at a young age, learning from her father about market concepts. Her passion for empowering individuals with financial knowledge and helping them build strong financial futures is evident throughout the conversation.

Key Takeaways:
➡️ Importance of Financial Education: Kristen emphasizes the significance of financial education and empowerment. She believes that everyone should take the time to understand the intricacies of the investment industry to make informed financial decisions.
➡️ Choosing the Right Advisor: Kristen highlights the role of intuition in selecting the right financial advisor. Building a strong and trusting relationship with an advisor is essential for achieving financial goals.
➡️ The Flaws in the Monetary System: Kristen's book, inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, sheds light on the flaws in the current monetary system. She advocates for a return to a system where money represents the value produced collectively, offering a solution to create a more prosperous society.
➡️ FDIC Insurance: Kristen stresses the importance of FDIC insurance for financial security, encouraging individuals to stay within FDIC limits and explore insured money market products.
➡️ Challenges in the Current Monetary System: Kristen discusses how the current monetary system's reliance on debt creation poses challenges, especially for small businesses. Understanding and addressing these flaws is essential for supporting business owners.

How to Reach Kristen Ragusin:
Kristen can be reached through Raymond James, where she serves as Senior Vice President of Investments.
Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn for more insights and updates. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-ragusin-1115825/
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Are you ready to dive into the world of investments and financial empowerment? Join host Gary Heldt as he explores the fascinating journey of Kristen Ragusin, Senior Vice President of Investments at Raymond James. In this captivating episode, we uncover the keys to financial success and understanding the complexities of the monetary system.

Kristen's journey into the investment industry began at a young age, learning from her father about market concepts. Her passion for empowering individuals with financial knowledge and helping them build strong financial futures is evident throughout the conversation.

Key Takeaways:

➡️ Importance of Financial Education: Kristen emphasizes the significance of financial education and empowerment. She believes that everyone should take the time to understand the intricacies of the investment industry to make informed financial decisions.

➡️ Choosing the Right Advisor: Kristen highlights the role of intuition in selecting the right financial advisor. Building a strong and trusting relationship with an advisor is essential for achieving financial goals.

➡️ The Flaws in the Monetary System: Kristen's book, inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, sheds light on the flaws in the current monetary system. She advocates for a return to a system where money represents the value produced collectively, offering a solution to create a more prosperous society.

➡️ FDIC Insurance: Kristen stresses the importance of FDIC insurance for financial security, encouraging individuals to stay within FDIC limits and explore insured money market products.

➡️ Challenges in the Current Monetary System: Kristen discusses how the current monetary system's reliance on debt creation poses challenges, especially for small businesses. Understanding and addressing these flaws is essential for supporting business owners.

How to Reach Kristen Ragusin:

Kristen can be reached through Raymond James, where she serves as Senior Vice President of Investments.

Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn for more insights and updates. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-ragusin-1115825/

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