I have started a new career as a financial advisor to assist people in creating wealth and building financial stability, but as important, prepare them for the unforeseen life events many families encounter. Having personally experienced such crises in recent years, it is a primary goal of mine to educate clients about the various investment options available that provide protection in such situations. Through this role, I can become a resource, a financial coach, and someone who can help clients recognize that at some point in time, we all will stop working. The work that I do is preparing you for that day, so that when you stop working, you can live your desired quality of life and leave a legacy for your family. My original objective in joining LinkedIn was to collaborate with the community by offering informal networking advice, guidance, and contacts across various facets of leveraged finance, portfolio management, and credit research. The performance of the funds I managed and the sector investments I was responsible for were guided by analytical thoroughness and I believe the organizational and interpersonal skills I developed would be of interest to startups as well as mature firms.Outside of work, I have been involved with Rutgers Business School (RBS)’s TeamUp Mentoring Program for several years, providing students with advice and guidance as they pursue careers in the financial services industry. In addition, I am a member of the RBS Alumni & Corporate Engagement (ACE) Council and am a guest lecturer for MBA and undergraduate courses.It’s always helpful to interact with other open-minded professionals, both in and outside personal areas of industry expertise. So, please feel free to do so either via LinkedIn or at mgpregan33@gmail.com should you also see a benefit in professional networking and exchange.