"Without passion, this job just becomes pushing paper. The passion is really being present for the clients and learning about their stories. It’s their stories that are my passion."

Mary Pascarella, Perennis Financial Planning

LPL Financial advisors share their passion, and why they chose this vocation

Nine financial advisors share why they began a career in financial advice — and what still drives them today — in this compilation video.

Although all of these advisors have their own unique backgrounds and reasons for pursuing financial advice, a few consistent themes emerge. The most prominent of which is their dedication to their clients, and making their lives better. “The client relationship is the why I do this,” Mick Streff of Streff Financial Group, Householder Group said.

Watch the video to hear more about how a drive toward entrepreneurship, a desire to help people, and a passion to hear their stories led this group of advisors to pursue a career in financial advice.

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The views and opinions expressed by the LPL Financial Advisor(s) may not be representative of the views of other Financial Advisors and are not indicative of future performance or success. Neither LPL Financial nor the LPL Financial Advisor can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

Maven Wealth Management, Maverick Financial, Ashworth Financial Group, Claritas Financial Partners, Dunnigan Financial Group, Perennis Financial Planning, SageMint Wealth, SoCal Wealth Management, Streff Financial and LPL Financial are separate entities.