I believe in developing retirement planning strategies that are driven by meaning and purpose. After achieving financial independence in my late 20s, I came to the realization that without purpose, we lack direction. This led me to develop Howard Bailey Financial's propriety planning process, known as the Retire With Purpose™ Framework. As the Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial™, my mission is to help people find their purpose AND financial confidence through the guidance and resources provided by our team. In addition to leading our growing staff, I host the weekly Retire With Purpose radio show, as well as the Retire With Purpose Podcast. I am also a multiple-time author, with my latest book, “Job Optional*,” reaching #1 on the Amazon Best Seller list in Retirement Planning, and #5 on the Wall Street Journal Nonfiction eBook Best Seller list.I graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), and am also a certified Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®). In addition, I am an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR), and am licensed in life, accident, and health insurance, as well as Long-Term Care Certified.