Fade In Financial

A fee-only Financial Planner in Burbank, CA. I specialize in working with screenwriters, directors and those in the Entertainment Industry.

Q & A with Greg:

What is your first money memory?

I remember my dad taking me to open a Savings account. I was like 9-years-old and I put my birthday money in it. I learned that it's important not to spend it all. I found out there was a place other than my bedroom where I could keep my money. It blew my mind.

What was your first job?

Detasseling corn. I lasted two days. Then I immediately got a job as a stock boy at the local grocery store. But it also meant that I had to work during Friday night H.S. football games and it killed me. I could hear the crowd and see the lights while I was bagging Clamato juice or whatever.

What was the best money decision you ever made?

I opened a Roth IRA when I was 27-years-old. I think I had $2,500.

What’s the most fun you've had with money?

I tapped into my brokerage account in 2016 to buy a World Series ticket to Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost 1-0 but it was an unforgettable experience and I regret nothing.

Name one thing about your job that people would be surprised to hear.

It’s not really about investments. Investments are an important part of the job but they’re a much smaller percentage of it than most people realize. Listening skills are more valuable than investing skills.

Do you have any big projects coming up in the near future?

Just keep doing what I’m doing but try to expand. I like writing my blogs and newsletters along with recording my videos. I think I’ll host “Open Office Hours” on Facebook Live or Instagram once a week. I really like giving away free financial information.