“In agriculture, much like in what we do day to day, there are only so many controllable factors. We have to plan for those droughts in life, we have to plan for those rainy days – it reminds us we have to keep the harvest in mind.”
At just eight years old, Megan Bynum said she began learning the value of money and what it meant to work hard. She would help out in the concession stand during baseball games, taking money and counting change. What once started as a learning opportunity quickly transitioned into a lifelong career. Megan earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a financial advisor at Harvest Wealth Group. She is one of just 40 individuals under the age of 40 selected to receive a 2022 InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 award, a prestigious accolade presented to financial professionals making a significant positive impact in the advice industry and their local community. As Megan continues her journey in the independent space, she remains active in her community, focused on supporting financial literacy for future generations and encouraging the professional advancements of women.
Tune in to Episode 159: Keeping Your Harvest in Mind, to learn:
How Megan stumbled upon the financial services industry
The ways she believes her agriculture background contributes to her work with clients
Why she feels financial literacy plays such an integral role in the future of financial planning
How she leverages her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation to benefit her community
Don’t miss this episode of Cambridge Stronger to follow Megan’s journey!
About Megan Bynum of Harvest Wealth Group
Megan’s career in financial services began in 2012 before joining Cambridge Investment Research in 2018. At Cambridge, she serves on the Practice Management Advisory Council, as well as the New Century Council to continue to advance the future of the industry. Furthermore, she has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and utilizes her experience throughout client interactions.
Megan is also an active member of RUTHERFORD Cable, a local women’s business organization that focuses on women’s professional advancement. In 2014, she was awarded the RUTHERFORD Cable Rising Star Award for exemplifying excellent business leadership potential. Additionally, she was nominated for the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® in 2016 & 2018. Megan also proudly serves on the Advisory Board of the Discovery Center and is a Member of Murfreesboro Young Professionals.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with family, whether it be on the family farm or visiting Rosemary Beach, Florida. She enjoys staying active while running and has become an avid Peloton rider. Megan is married to Wesley, who is the owner of Bynum CPA, PLLC and together, they have a son, Lawson.
Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and Harvest Wealth Group, LLC are not affiliated.
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Integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness are at the core of Cambridge’s values and drive the Spirit of Cambridge. Join our host, Cambridge CEO Amy Webber, for each Cambridge Stronger episode as she invites independent financial professionals to offer insight on how they integrate values and purpose in their care for their investing clients; and hear their stories on how they got their start as well as why they are in the advice profession.
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