Diving headfirst into the world of finance with our guest Roger Bequet, who's as real as they come with a journey that's nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised in St. Louis, Roger's life has been a whirlwind of experiences, from serving 22 years in the U.S. Navy to becoming a CEO and entrepreneur. He’s not just crunching numbers; he’s on a mission to transform financial literacy for families, especially veterans. We explore the common pitfalls when transitioning from military life to managing personal finances and how understanding money can be a game-changer. Roger shares his humorous yet poignant anecdotes about budgeting with sailors who had no idea how to allocate their hard-earned cash. Spoiler alert: golf isn’t free!

We delve into Roger's new ebook, which breaks down financial concepts into digestible nuggets that even kids can understand. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill finance book; it’s more like a financial pep talk that arms families with the tools to take control of their financial futures. It's all about using money as a tool, not a burden. Roger emphasizes the importance of teaching children about savings and investment early on, transforming them into savvy money managers before they even hit their teens. We also discuss how financial education can alleviate some of the stress that comes with unexpected life events.

By the end of our chat, you’ll be ready to tackle your budget like a pro! We wrap up with practical tips on how families can start saving, including the importance of understanding interest rates and savings accounts. Roger’s message is clear: knowledge is power, and it’s time to take charge of your finances. So grab a snack, kick back, and get ready for a fun and enlightening conversation that could change the way you think about money forever!

Guest Bio: Roger Bequette is a TRUE native of St. Louis as the Bequette’s, in the Louisiana Territory, can be traced back to the 1720’s and are one of the 13 Founding Families of the city of St. Louis, MO in 1764.

He graduated from Lafayette High School and after high school joined the Navy. While on active duty he earned his Associate of Science degree in Electronics from Excelsior University

In 2002, Roger retired from the Navy with 22 years of active service and 8 years of Reserves. He had served on 2 shore commands and 8 ships and completed both Western Pacific and Mediterranean Cruises to include the Black Sea.

After Retiring from active service, Roger developed a consulting company for weapons research, became a Real Estate Agent in Virginia and Texas, a Real Estate Investor, a serial entrepreneur developing multiple businesses and is currently the CEO and Founder of Advisors Commercial Capital LLC.

Roger is involved in various charitable organizations as he raises awareness and funding for Rotary International, the Alzheimer’s Association, Veteran Organizations and other causes.

Current Community Involvement: Executive Committee Chair, Rotary and Veterans, St. Louis Walk to End Alzheimer’s (24/25), Alzheimer’s and Dementia Rotary Action Group (ADRAG), Missouri State Ambassador Alzheimer’s and Dementia Rotary Action Group (ADRAG) Ambassador for Rotary District 6060 Past President, Rotary Club of West County (MO) (24/25) Various Veterans groups

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