What if the real work of financial planning isn’t found in charts or calculations, but in truly understanding a person’s story where they’ve been, where they’re going, and what they hope their life will stand for?

In this episode of the Make Life Less Taxing Podcast, Daniel Hanzelka sits down with Vickie Ford, a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies and Financial Diagnostic Group, whose career was shaped not by spreadsheets but by a profound sense of calling. Vickie’s path from early uncertainty, to stepping away for a decade to raise her family, to returning with renewed purpose reveals the heart behind authentic advisory work: compassion, clarity, and doing what is right for people at every stage of life.

Vickie shares candid stories about the moments that changed her perspective, including the experience that ultimately brought her back into the profession with a whole heart. She talks about legacy, stewardship, long-term financial wellness, and why trust is sacred not a sales technique.

This conversation is warm, grounded, faith-aligned, and a reminder that financial wellness is a journey of intention, not perfection.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
• Why clarity begins with understanding someone’s story
• How values shape financial decisions more than numbers
• The hidden gaps families often overlook in their planning
• Why trust, integrity, and compassion are the foundation of real advisory work
• What financial wellness truly means across life’s seasons

👤 About Vickie L. Ford, CLU® ChFC® CLTC®
Financial Advisor Eagle Strategies / Financial Diagnostic Group
Vickie Ford guides clients across the country with a relationship-driven, values-based approach to financial wellness. Known for her ability to “paint the picture,” she helps individuals, families, and business owners build their financial house with intention, clarity, and compassion.

📍 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma,
🌐 Website: https://www.financialdiagnosticsgroup.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickieford/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickieFordNYL

🎧 About the Make Life Less Taxing Podcast
Make Life Less Taxing is a podcast dedicated to helping people build freedom, clarity, and purpose in every part of their financial life. No hype. No product talk. Just meaningful conversations that help you think differently and live more intentionally.

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