Eric Roberge, CFP is a Boston-based financial advisor writing about financial planning, money management, and investments. He is the founder of Beyond Your Hammock, an award-winning fee-only wealth management firm with a focus on serving young professionals and families, and holds a Bachelor's degree in finance and entrepreneurship from Babson College. In addition to starting his own firm, Roberge worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, State Street, and a number of independent financial advisory practices over his 22 years in the financial industry. Eric has been named to Investopedia's list of Top 100 Financial Advisors multiple times; was named a Top CFP to watch by Financial Advisor magazine, and was one of ThinkAdvisor's Luminairee award winners for thought leadership. Follow Roberge for more stories on financial planning insights, money management strategies, and how to create wealth from scratch.