Key Takeaways
- You don’t have to do it all in-house. Effective planning often means forming strategic partnerships.
- Financial and academic perspectives both matter. True value comes when both are respected and aligned.
- The NCAG network is a powerful resource. Use it. Partner with members who can fill in the gaps—and do the same for them.
Video Transcript
Why Collaboration Matters
Q: What advice do you give to NCAG members who don’t have multiple experts in-house?
That’s actually why I’m a member of NCAG.
I truly appreciate how important every piece of this process is—academic, financial, and emotional. At CBRG, we’re fortunate to have all that expertise under one roof, but I know that’s not realistic or necessary for everyone.
Managing an in-house team has its advantages, but it also comes with real challenges.
The Power of Strategic Partnership
If you’re an IEC without a financial background, you might know a little—but you can’t go as deep as someone who is trained, licensed, and has worked in financial services for decades.
So my advice? Partner up.
- Use each other as resources
- Respect what each side brings
- Embrace the give and take
When an IEC says, “This school is perfect,” and a financial advisor says, “This is going to bankrupt the family,”—that’s when you know you’re on to something real.
It’s about finding balance, not following a single path.
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