Meet Ben Bogetto
Ben is proud to be a Saint Louis native; growing up in Kirkwood and attending Kirkwood public schools from Kindergarten through High School. His college studies led him to Indiana University where he achieved a BM, and furthered his passion for culture, music, & athletics. After returning to Saint Louis, Ben joined his father, Peter, in helping American families realize and work towards achieving their financial goals based around a healthy financial plan. In his free time Ben enjoys attending Saint Louis sporting games and various social and arts events around the city, playing softball, hockey, and golf with friends, and visiting his nephews, Jacob and Benjamin, in Indianapolis.
Q & A with Ben
A: I grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri. I'm a proud native of St Louis!
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| Ben & girlfriend Lindsey |
Q: Where did you go to school and how did you get into Financial Planning?
A: I'm a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington with a Bachelor's degree in Music. I joined our family business and was taught financial planning from a very young age, although I did not realize it at the time. I wish that I could say it was a fascination with the markets or finance, but in reality it wasn’t. When I realized the positive impact that my father’s financial advice had on helping hard working American families, it seemed like a great career; to be able to help people with their most important life decisions.
A: I'm a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington with a Bachelor's degree in Music. I joined our family business and was taught financial planning from a very young age, although I did not realize it at the time. I wish that I could say it was a fascination with the markets or finance, but in reality it wasn’t. When I realized the positive impact that my father’s financial advice had on helping hard working American families, it seemed like a great career; to be able to help people with their most important life decisions.
Q: What is your favorite sport to watch and who is your favorite sports team?
A: I'm an avid sports fan and like just about any type of sporting event. I do love baseball and I'm a BIG St Louis Cardinals fan. I also watch football and have been a Ram's fan as well. I follow the Blues, and enjoy basketball and golf.
Q: Do you have pets? If so, what kind of pet and what is their name?
A: I'm an avid sports fan and like just about any type of sporting event. I do love baseball and I'm a BIG St Louis Cardinals fan. I also watch football and have been a Ram's fan as well. I follow the Blues, and enjoy basketball and golf.
Q: Do you have pets? If so, what kind of pet and what is their name?
A: I have a cat whose name is Lumen. Shes an 8 year old perma-kitten Siamese mix that was rescued from a storage unit by the Lumiere Casino!
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| Lumen |
A: "Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation". So much of their music is well known, as well as their falling out. How it all started as a group of kids at prep school to becoming one of the historically greatest bands of all time is a fascinating story. It’s just seems nuts how they, among others, transformed rock music in that time period.
Q: What advice would you give folks coming out of College today?
A: Develop a plan to start systematically saving, assess their short term goals and devise a plan to work toward achieving them. Most people think that they cannot save while they are paying off student loans. A systematic way of saving, even if it’s only $20 a week, teaches discipline, accountability, and makes “want” purchases that more rewarding.
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| At a Cardinals game with the nephews! |
Q: What do you like to do when you are not working?
A: I like to stay active and competitive. I play men’s softball with my childhood friends, golf, poker, sporting events, dining out at the local independent restaurants and various art and music events in St. Louis. I also love to spend time with my nephews Jacob and Benjamin.
Q: What Music do you enjoy the most?
A: I like to stay active and competitive. I play men’s softball with my childhood friends, golf, poker, sporting events, dining out at the local independent restaurants and various art and music events in St. Louis. I also love to spend time with my nephews Jacob and Benjamin.
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| Ben with nephews Jacob and Benjamin |
Q: What Music do you enjoy the most?
A: Anything from classical orchestral and opera to modern hip hop, R & B, and electronic music. Having a broad music spectrum helps me not get tired of what’s constantly played on the radio, and helps me learn to appreciate things that I may not have given a second chance. Try going from Puccini to Jay-Z, it transitions seamlessly.
Q. What do you like the most about helping people with their financial future?
A. When the client is working and accumulating assets life is often up and down, with highs and lows. We have to keep things flexible, but still keep our eye on the final target. The planning process can be tedious and mentally exhausting for the clients. But I’d have to say that the most rewarding part has to be watching the retirees enjoy themselves. I love calling a client who is recently retired and they reply with “I’m great, can I call you back? I just got to the art studio or I’m out on the golf course!”
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ben@bogettoandassociates.com
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