FROM ENGINEER TO FINANCIAL PLANNER

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Engineer Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Sullivan—former engineer turned financial planner and founder of Off the Beaten Path Financial—to explore how engineers and architects can take control of their financial future. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The career pivot: Why Ryan left engineering to pursue financial planning
• The common financial mistakes engineers make—and how to fix them
• How to start investing early (even if you’re unsure where to begin)
• The mindset shift engineers need to move beyond just “saving” money
• Smart wealth-building strategies for mid-career professionals
• The challenges of entrepreneurship and breaking free from a stable salary

Whether you’re an engineer looking to build long-term financial security, or just someone who wants smarter investment strategies, this episode is packed with valuable insights.