Another year is nearly over, and what an eventful year it has been. We have all been through a lot of ups and down over the last few years, and 2022 was no different. Thankfully, some aspects of life are starting to feel a bit more normal, and we were able to make some progress with goals we set for ourselves and our clients.
As the Director and Founder of Protea Financial, I’d like to take a few moments and reflect on some of the amazing things that happened this year. Plus, I’d like to thank some of the people who were there to help make these things happen.
Our Clients Are Amazing
Each client that has ever put their faith in the team here at Protea Financial – thank you. We are grateful that you trust us and that you share with others the experiences you’ve had with us. It is thanks to you that we continue to grow, adding new clients to the diverse group of people we’ve had the privilege to work with in the past. From our humble beginnings to where we are today, we have the same mission and goals, but have cast a wider net to do our best to help more people as time goes on.
Protea Financial is Growing by Leaps and Bounds
Over the course of 2022, Protea Financial has been able to help more people than ever before. The company, as a whole, has grown to include more financial professionals and more clients than ever. Our goal from the beginning with Protea Financial was to help as many people as possible. This goal was front and center with our message, the people we hired, the clients we chose, and the resources we created. Today, those goals and choices are the backbone of our business that is reaching further and embracing new opportunities at ever turn.
I always hoped that Protea would become a company that community members would know they could rely on, and that is taking place. I am grateful for everyone that works with me at Protea Financial, and want them all to know I see how hard they’re working and appreciate that effort each day.
The Team Shares My Determination to Help
I cannot say enough about the team here at Protea. They embody the goals we set in the beginning, and they are as determined as I am to help as many people as possible. We are always trying to come up with new ideas, resources, and methods of helping the people we work with. Plus, we bounce ideas off each other on ways to reach even more people. I am grateful to every part of the team, from our newest member to people who have been at Protea Financial for years – thank you so much.
Some Semblance of Normalcy
While the world may never return to what we all felt was normal prior to COVID-19, there are some good changes that we have been lucky enough to make along the way. Many of us are now closer than ever to our loved ones, which many of us took for granted in years past. However, at some points during the remote lifestyle we all became accustomed to, the closeness of working relationships suffered.
Today, we are able to have a new form of normal that allows those personal relationships with co-workers face-to-face again. I was able to spend time with my team in-person, and we are all grateful to be able to come together, brainstorm ideas, and work as a team to help solve problems like we used to. While it may never be the same, this new normal is quite possibly an improved version of life as we once knew it, and for that, I am grateful.
Travel is Once Again an Option
The last time I was able to go and visit friends and family in South Africa was in 2019. However, with restrictions changing on travel, I was able to go back and visit with people I’ve missed terribly. We were able to spend time together, talk about what happened in our lives since we last saw each other, and get caught up.
I am grateful for the time I was able to spend there with people who mean the world to me, and also for the fact that we were able to pick up almost exactly where we left off in 2019, as if no time had passed. It is a true testament to how deep relationships can go when they can continue like that. It was an amazing trip, and I look forward to my next opportunity to visit.
My Family is At the Heart of All I Do
Outside of the office, I also want to take a moment and show my gratitude to my family. From my parents to my wife and kids, you all support me and the goals I have for this company. I know I work long hours trying to follow my dreams and reach my goals. You are each with me in everything I do, and I am grateful that you are so understanding.
My parents have been there to show me the importance of following my dreams. They taught me that no matter where those dreams take me, I can follow them with confidence. My kids see my determination and day in and day out, I hope that I am instilling the right values in them while setting a positive example. I am grateful for the love and fun you bring to my life.
As for my wife, you truly are my best friend. Your support, understanding, and love are my constant guide. I could not help the people I do without knowing you are by my side with each decision I make. Thank you all.
For Every Member of the Protea Financial Family – Thank You
Protea Financial started out as a hope and a dream to help people. Today, it is a company I am proud to lead. Please contact us here at Protea Financial today if we can help your business, or if you want to become part of the Protea family, too.
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