A sixth-generation Floridian, Kevin founded Tampa-based Golden Road Advisors, a registered investment advisor firm, in 2021. Prior to Golden Road, Kevin was a financial advisor for wealth management companies in the area, including Morgan Keegan and a decade with Raymond James. A proud University of Florida alum, Kevin also helped launch the school’s wealth management studies program and teaches a class on finance at the school.

Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Kevin spoke about his mindset on helping mentor and guide the next generation of financial industry leaders — a key, he says, is to avoid making broad judgements and generalizations about Gen Z and millennials. Kevin also talked about the values he believes every leader should have. And stay tuned for some rapid fire questions with a distinct Gator theme.

3 Takeaways:

1. (08:25) You can’t hire someone unless you are willing to take responsibility for their family
2. (13:45) Build the job you wish you had in the industry
3. (14:10) Start with the end in mind and work backward

Timestamps:

(00:00) This episode is sponsored by Kerkering Barberio!

(01:20) What is Golden Road Advisors?

(02:00) Going out on his own, it’s about starting

(04:45) Teaching at UF and hiring Gen Z

(09:10) Building an apprenticeship program

(11:40) Kevin’s experience working with Gen Z

(13:20) Advice for other businesses hiring Gen Z

(16:15) What have you learned as an entrepreneur through this apprenticeship program?

(19:50) Where will you be in 3-5 years?

(21:15) Rapid fire questions

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