Kolin Hayes is a Financial Planning Associate at Aspyre Wealth Partners. He finds helping clients move from the accumulation state to decumulation for retirement one of the most satisfying parts of his career. “We are programmed to save save save, so when it comes time to retire and live off a portfolio, it can feel awkward for many,” explains Kolin. “So, watching clients overcome that awkwardness and start to enjoy their retirement is such a great feeling.”

He joined Aspyre in 2024, but has been involved with financial education since 2020. He established Decade Investor, a social media content firm where he has shared about his own personal financial journey, and served as host of the Better-U podcast focused on changing the lives of listeners and guiding them to live a better life. He has held various positions at Cerner, Decades Wealth Management, and Mokan Wealth Management, where he honed his love for building trusting relationships and helping younger generations understand money and grow their wealth.

Kolin frequently recommends these two books: 

• “Just Keep Buying” by Nick Maggiulli because it teaches about the power of long term investing.
• “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel because it explains how our behavior can impact our money more than what we know.