The Second Shift: Building True Wealth and a Meaningful Life with Bryan Jepson

What happens when you spend 30 years building a successful career and realize you are ready for something new?

In this episode of the Mile High Success Podcast, Nick Elder talks with Bryan Jepson, a former board-certified emergency medicine physician who made a major career change into financial planning.

After three decades in emergency medicine, Bryan knew he was ready for a new chapter. But simply retiring did not feel right. His career was a big part of his identity, and he still wanted to learn, grow, and make an impact.

So Bryan went back to school in his 50s to study finance. That decision eventually led him to become a financial advisor and fiduciary who helps physicians and other professionals make smarter decisions about their money and their lives.

Bryan and Nick discuss why building wealth is about much more than reaching a certain number. Bryan believes true wealth comes from aligning your money, time, and purpose with what matters most to you.

They also discuss the financial mistakes physicians can make early in their careers. Bryan explains why simple habits like saving early, investing for the long term, staying diversified, and ignoring financial noise can make a huge difference.

The conversation also explores Bryan's personal experience as the father of two adult children with autism. That experience led him to become a Chartered Special Needs Consultant and help families prepare financially for the lifelong needs of a loved one with special needs.

Bryan also shares what he has learned about making a successful career change. One of his biggest lessons is simple: "build it before you break." Instead of waiting until burnout forces a decision, start exploring new interests, building relationships, and developing new skills while you still have options.

Bryan and Nick also discuss why relationships can matter more than resumes, why curiosity helps people grow, and why being willing to fail can open the door to unexpected opportunities.