What do ballet and finance have in common? If your first thought was, “not much,” you’re not too far off. Graduating with a degree in dance, Caitlyn Biedrzycki found herself in the expected job of dance instructor. But, she also found herself being less than inspired in a career that should have been her passion. “I spent more of my days waiting to get out of work instead of being fully immersed,” she admits.
The I-could-see-myself-loving-that spark came in the form of meeting a woman in a more traditional business role not once, but twice! After her first career gestalt almost landed her in sales, a chance meeting with a financial professional just felt right. Of course she was still a dance major—something Caitlyn says she just had to get over. “ … Financial planning is first and foremost about having a trusting relationship and being a resource for them. Part of being that resource is to continue to educate yourself.”
So that’s what Caitlyn did, earning a number of licenses, certificates and working toward her Certified Financial Planner designation. Now, she’s not just serving a growing list of clients, but acting as a leader and mentor for younger talent entering the field. It’s a long way from plies and pointe shoes, and Caitlyn wouldn’t have it any other way.