Curtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC, believes that given more knowledge and more information, people will be able to make better financial and business decisions.

Being from Philadelphia, Curtis recognizes himself as a 3rd generation business owner. As a child his family always told him you will never make any money working for someone else. He went to college majoring in business and obtained his licenses in Financial Services….with the desire of going into business for himself as the direction and need for this education base. Knowing that he wanted his own business at some point and having an interest in Wealth Management he got involved in Financial Services at the age of 20.

Product of Personal Development

Curtis describes himself as an introvert. That being said he has always felt that education and knowledge is the key to success. Reading a book a month and focusing on personal development has helped in his growth and given him the ability to resolve any obstacles he has met along the way. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” was one of his books of choice in helping to overcome his nature to be an introvert. Curtis states that your #1 asset is “YOU”. You need to invest in your mindset, your skillset, and your net worth.

Five Principles of Personal Finance

Curtis believes and teaches that there are Five Principles that set you up for financial safety thus providing success and security.

1. Pay yourself first
2. Maximum Protection
3. Full replacement of assets
4. Storage
5. Velocity

To learn more about how Curtis helps others obtain financial success listen to Gary’s recent interview with him on our Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast # 69.

Episode 69: Five Principles of Personal Finance, with Curtis May