# Episode #20: Colin Day, CFP®, EA

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Podcast: [The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229)
Published: 2025-06-09T05:26:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/3746755/episode/146101808/
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Duration seconds: 2799

## Resource

On this episode of The Blueprint, hosts Deshawn Peterson and Mike Zarrelli sit down with Colin Day, CFP®, a Financial Planner at Mercer Advisors and active FPA leader. Colin opens up about his journey from working in banking to becoming a nationally recognized voice in the financial planning profession. He shares his experiences navigating burnout, finding the courage to pivot, and discovering the power of vulnerability in both leadership and life. Colin also discusses his role within FPA, his advocacy for mental health in the profession, and the importance of making room for authenticity in an industry that often favors polish over realness. Whether you're a new planner figuring out your path or a veteran rethinking what success looks like, Colin’s story is a refreshing reminder that growth begins when you start showing up as yourself.

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