The Interview: Stacy Mikolajczyk
How would you describe your business to someone you just met?
Stacy: I help guide you through the process of developing and achieving your financial goals.
Why do you love what you do?
S: I love getting to help people understand their financial situation and find solutions to reach their goals.
What makes your business unique or different?
S: Everyone has some type of financial goal, from getting out of debt, to paying for college or saving for retirement. I can help most people throughout all segments of life.
What is your business known for?
S: Helping the local community reach their financial goals.
What is your favorite product or service you offer?
S: There isn't one service, its the fact that we can help with almost any financial goal and we look at the big picture, not just investing in the short-term.
What is your greatest strength?
S: I love planning, numbers and solving complicated problems. This job allows me to do that for the benefit of others, which fulfills me.
What would you tell someone who wants to be where you are?
S: Have patience with the process and with yourself. Just stay focused on doing what's right and the best you can for your clients and the rest will work itself out.
What quote inspires you?
S: Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon. For you do not know if profit will come from one activity or another or maybe both. Ecclesiastes 11:6
What is something most people DON'T know about your business that you would like them to know?
S: Most people think they need to have a certain amount of money before they meet with a financial advisor. But, it doesn't take a great deal of money to get started. We can help from putting a plan in place to get started to understanding the most complicated financial goals.