Nannette Kamien, CFP®, RICP®, MBA

Wealth Management for Professional Women 40+

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Inspiration Financial Planning LLC Nannette Kamien, CFP®, RICP®, MBA
Carlsbad, CA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Wealth Management for Professional Women 40+

Areas of Focus

  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes
  • Women & Wealth

About Nannette Kamien, CFP®, RICP®, MBA

Hi, I'm Nannette Kamien. I originally started Inspiration Financial Planning in Illinois in 2015 - with no experience, as a career-changer, with two little kids at home. I had no credentials either (I was half-way through the CFP® coursework). But I knew that it was what I was meant to do.

Life had other plans for me, though. Over the next 6 years, I moved across the country to California, my mom passed away, I went through a very challenging financial situation, a pandemic happened, I got divorced, and I moved again - 5 times in 4 years. So I shut down my firm in 2019 during all of this and I went to work for others.

But the dream never died.

In 2024, I decided it was time to try again and in 2025, Inspiration Financial Planning was re-launched!

I’m not your typical financial advisor or financial planner. You’ll never see me in a suit, and I don’t own a fancy desk. I came to this career later in life because I was sick of the corporate hamster wheel.

I have always done work that allows me to combine my love of numbers, technology, and people. Owning my financial planning firm is truly a dream come true for me.

I LOVE what I do. I thrive with the opportunity to dive into the numbers while also discussing your fears and concerns. I don’t come from money - my parents got divorced when I was 7 and my mom went back to school to become a teacher. We were on welfare for a while.

My past experiences allow me to approach each client relationship with empathy and curiosity. Everyone has their own unique financial story and background that has brought them to where they are today. The past does not define them, but it does inform our work together. We can work together to create the present and future of your dreams.

My kids are now teenagers and you’ll find me enjoying a book at my home or the beach in Carlsbad, CA or out watching my oldest play softball.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)

Affiliations

  • XY Planning Network

Primary Location

Carlsbad, California

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a 30 minute new client introduction. It all begins with the first step. Maybe you have specific questions about a recent financial transition in your life. Maybe you just want an expert by your side as you navigate financial and life decisions. Whatever it is, reach out or book an intro meeting to see if Inspiration is a fit!

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About Inspiration Financial Planning LLC

I’m on a mission to inspire women to be more intentional with their financial choices and provide a place where they can learn and share – without judgment.

Why Do I Work With Professional Women?

Throughout my career, I’ve been inspired by so many women who are doing amazing things in their professional lives. However, the traditional financial advice industry does not serve us well.

➡️Our plans need to account for income shortfalls due to the gender pay gap – leading to a lifetime of reduced savings opportunities.

➡️We may need to plan around periods of income plateaus due to caregiving responsibilities for children or parents – it’s important to be intentional about career choices.

➡️Women live longer than men and are often entering or experiencing retirement solo – this impacts all aspects of retirement income, taxes, and leaving a legacy.

About You

You’re a busy professional woman in the middle to later stages of your career (or maybe you’ve already retired!). You have a lot going on, but you want to make sure you’re making smart financial moves.

Whether you’re the family CFO or not, you want to be treated with respect. You won’t be afraid to ask questions and learn what you don’t know. You’d like to find someone you can bounce ideas off of, to get help making financial decisions, or to delegate to an expert.

Finances don’t have to be a drag. You probably are already in the habit of saving. You may be making a lot of money, but haven’t been intentional about what you’re doing with it.

Services

✔️ Comprehensive Financial Planning

✔️ Retirement Income Planning

✔️ Investment Management

✔️ Financial Planning Projects

If you’ve been thinking about working with someone forever, now is the time. Get your finances optimized and organized. Find inspiration in financial planning!

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, Master of Business Administration, Accounting, Operations Management | Boston University, Certificate in Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services | DePauw University, BA, Spanish, Management Fellows Program

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Golf
  • Photography

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Couples
  • Dual Income Family
  • Gen X
  • Individuals
  • Living in Retirement
  • Parents
  • Single Women
  • Technology Professionals
  • Widow
  • Women in Transition
  • Women Professionals
  • Women’s Finance

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