--- title: Join Vanderbilt | Independent Financial Advisor (2) description: Independent Financial Advisor | (2) --- [![Logo-nav-for-web](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Logo-nav-for-web.jpg?width=150&name=Logo-nav-for-web.jpg)](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [Home](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [About Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Welcome from our CEO](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Unique Culture](http://joinvanderbilt.com/unique-culture/) - [Meet Our Team](http://joinvanderbilt.com/meet-our-team/) - [Sustainable Wealth Management Firm](http://joinvanderbilt.com/sustainable-broker-dealer/) - [Our Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Impact Investing](https://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Investments Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/investment/) - [Insurance](http://joinvanderbilt.com/insurance-services/) - [Advisory Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/advisory-services-2/) - [Technology Platform](http://joinvanderbilt.com/tech-suite/) - [Join Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Why Vanderbilt](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Transition Process](http://joinvanderbilt.com/transition/) - [Timeline](http://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-news/) - [Resources](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Blog](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Videos](http://joinvanderbilt.com/videos/) - [In The Press](https://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-press/) - [Contact Us](https://joinvanderbilt.com/contact-us/) # Join Vanderbilt Blog ## [Vanderbilt Advisor Spotlight - Ken Hewitt](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/vanderbilt-advisor-spotlight-ken-hewitt) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 9/30/24, 3:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/HeaderKhewitt-1.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/vanderbilt-advisor-spotlight-ken-hewitt) {% module\_block module "widget\_a7cc0404-0ae5-49a6-9eca-2c26fd3b0b8e" %}{% module\_attribute "child\_css" is\_json="true" %}{}{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "css" is\_json="true" %}{}{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "definition\_id" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "field\_types" is\_json="true" %}{"default\_text":"group","slides":"group","slideshow\_settings":"group","styles":"group"}{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "label" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "module\_id" is\_json="true" %}98459521332{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "path" is\_json="true" %}"@hubspot/image\_slider\_gallery"{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "schema\_version" is\_json="true" %}2{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "slides" is\_json="true" %}\[{"caption":" *Each quarter Vanderbilt Financial Group features an Advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff and ultimately push for excellence in their business practices that are unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these Financial Professionals offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values.*\\n \\n   \\n \\n \\n [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/vanderbilt-advisor-spotlight-ken-hewitt) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/vanderbilt-advisor-spotlight-ken-hewitt#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [woodbury broker dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/woodbury-broker-dealer), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor), [Financial advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisor), [Marketing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/marketing), [Investment Behavior](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/investment-behavior), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance), [Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/advisor-spotlight) ## [Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, CFP®](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 12/29/23, 3:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/shdfsjhd.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) {% module\_block module "widget\_451f6a74-86cc-48f6-8895-cc4c731b37c0" %}{% module\_attribute "child\_css" is\_json="true" %}{% raw %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "css" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "label" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "module\_id" is\_json="true" %}98459521332{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "schema\_version" is\_json="true" %}2{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "slides" is\_json="true" %}{% raw %}\[{"img":{"src":"https://562242.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/562242/Header2%20NBS.png","alt":"Header2 NBS","width":750,"height":300},"caption":" \\n \\n   \\n \\n \\n [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Broker Dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/broker-dealer), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor), [Business Building](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/business-building), [Client Relationships](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/client-relationships), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight), [women in finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/women-in-finance), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance) ## [Preparing For 2024: 5 Things Financial Professionals Should Do Before the New Year](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 12/1/23, 3:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/checklist.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) With 2024 fast approaching, there is plenty to be done before the end of the year. This is why Vanderbilt wanted to provide a checklist of things all financial professionals should do before January 1. These 5 things can be beneficial in getting off on the right foot in 2024 and help with making it a successful year for you, your team, and your clients.  [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [LinkedIn](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/linkedin), [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Broker Dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/broker-dealer), [Financial Technology](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-technology), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor), [Business Building](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/business-building), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [Marketing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/marketing), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance), [Holiday](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/holiday), [Advisor Tools](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/advisor-tools), [New Year](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/new-year) ## [“What Advice Would You Give to A Young Financial Advisor?”](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advice-for-a-young-financial-advisor) Posted by [Jeso O'Neill, Chief Marketing Officer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jeso-oneill-chief-marketing-officer) on 2/3/20, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/woman-in-suit.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advice-for-a-young-financial-advisor)   [Being a young Financial Advisor is not easy](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-time-is-right-for-young-financial-advisors-to-strike-with-impact-investing). Building your client base takes a lot of time, effort and patience but the payoff can be a lifetime of relationships cultivated. We sat down with several Vanderbilt Advisors and asked them “What advice would you give to a young Financial Advisor trying to make it in Financial Services?” As you read on, you’ll notice most Advisors aren’t giving advice on products or services. There’s a thorough line of advice around communication, listening and relationship building. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advice-for-a-young-financial-advisor) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advice-for-a-young-financial-advisor#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor) ## [3 Misconceptions about the Financial Advice Industry, as told by our Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/misconceptions-financial-advice-industry) Posted by [Jeso O'Neill, Chief Marketing Officer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jeso-oneill-chief-marketing-officer) on 1/30/20, 10:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Misconception-1.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/misconceptions-financial-advice-industry) **Summary:** - **The Financial Services industry is not all about greed. Many Advisors’ intrinsic drive is helping others with planning their goals or driving capital towards impactful ventures.** - **Financial Planners providing thoughtful and customized roadmaps that cater to exceptional circumstances in wealth management is an advantage over Passive Investing.** - **Financial Advisors do want to bridge the Financial Literacy gap and teach clients the fact-based financial concepts relevant to their situations.** [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/misconceptions-financial-advice-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/misconceptions-financial-advice-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor) [Previous](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/all) [Next](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts Copyright 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Vanderbilt Financial Group 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797 | Phone: [631.845.5100](tel:6318455100) Vanderbilt Financial Group is the marketing name for Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and its affiliates. 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