James Conole, CFP®
Hi, I'm James 👋 — a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and founder of Root Financial. Each week, I share videos to help you make smart decisions about saving, investing, spending, and tax strategies — all to help you get the most out of life with your money. But true fulfillment goes beyond finances, so I also explore how your values and money align to support the life you want to live.
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