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What My Career Change From Olympian to Financial Planner Taught Me About Money

By Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC® July 05, 2026 Kiplinger

CFP Board Ambassador Lauryn Williams, CFP® reflects on her transition from professional athlete to financial planner, describing her decision to take a low-paying internship as a deliberate investment in building a meaningful new career. Williams also discusses the challenges of starting over, including failing the CFP® exam twice before passing, and explains how perseverance and a desire to help people gain confidence with their finances ultimately drew her to the profession.

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Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC®
July 5, 2026