# Ep #279: Building a Book Straight from a CFP Program with Evan Fears

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Podcast: [New Planner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-planner-podcast-1382818)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1654

## Resource

What does it really take to build a successful financial planning career when you're starting from scratch? In this episode, Evan Fears, CFP at Vision Financial Group Georgia, shares how he entered the financial planning industry straight out of college with no guaranteed salary, no inherited client book, and plenty of obstacles standing in his way. From being mistaken for a high school student while meeting with clients to navigating the pressure of building trust as a young advisor, Evan opens up about the realities of growing a business in the early years of his career. Listen in to hear how he found his niche working with educators, why grassroots relationship-building mattered more than flashy online marketing, and how he steadily built confidence, credibility, and a loyal client base that eventually led to becoming a partner at just 29 years old. Evan also offers insights on mentorship, culture fit, finding the right niche market, and what he says is one of the most important skills for new planners entering the profession today. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/mvk22jvs

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