Leveraging Military Fortitude in Financial Services With Joshua Herrington-Vickers

NAIFA's Advisor Today Podcast Series

Joshua Herrington-Vickers is a dedicated financial services professional and US Air Force veteran. With a career rooted in service and a personal mission of bridging financial planning across borders, he embodies the core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence. Passionate about community and industry involvement, Joshua is also actively engaged with NAIFA, working to promote membership and collaboration among financial advisors. His journey from the military to the financial industry showcases a commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and protection of clients' futures, fostering growth at every step.

In this episode…

Could there be a valuable connection between military service and financial advising? The discipline, camaraderie, and values carried from one can empower success in the other. But how can the lessons learned from serving a country translate to serving a community in finance?

Joshua Herrington-Vickers, a financial services expert, shares his journey from the US Air Force to becoming a director within a financial brokerage firm. He highlights how the military values of integrity, service before self, and excellence have propelled his success in the financial sector. Joshua opens up about his journey, from overcoming moments of loneliness in his service days to finding solidarity and support within the NAIFA community. His story illustrates how the discipline and commitment learned in the military can be seamlessly applied to advising clients and building a thriving practice, underscoring the importance of doing what is right for the client, even at the cost of personal gain.

In this episode of Advisor Today, co-hosts Chris Gandy and Suzanne Carawan interview Joshua Herrington-Vickers, a dedicated financial services professional and US Air Force veteran, about transitioning from military service to financial advising. Joshua shares the parallels between Air Force core values and the ethos of a financial advisor, the challenges and rewards of serving in the military and transitioning to a financial advisor, his involvement with NAIFA, and the impact of mentorship and therapy.