Introducing Jawad Khokar, founder of Tyrbrook Financial, a financial advisory firm dedicated to providing tailored financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. With a passion for empowering his clients to achieve their financial goals, Jawad's expertise and commitment to excellence have earned him a stellar reputation in the industry. Join us as we learn more about Jawad’s journey in starting Tyrbrook Financial!
Tell us a little about Tyrbrook Financial.
Tyrbrook Financial offers personalized financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. At Tyrbrook, we prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients; as your life evolves, so will your goals and our guidance. We offer a suite of financial services, including a holistic financial assessment, investment advice and portfolio management, help with budgeting, and designing strategies to achieve financial goals.
What led you to start Tyrbrook?
I founded Tyrbrook Financial in March 2023. I’m a financial advisor, and I’ve been working in the financial industry for almost a decade. I was excited to start my own firm to help people avoid financial stress and learn how to thrive.
What sets your business apart from your competitors?
At Tyrbrook Financial, we offer personalized financial guidance based on what is happening to clients as individuals. Many financial companies offer cookie cutter solutions. We find that taking the extra time to tailor our advice to your specific situation is worth the payoff. Money is very personal, and we know people may struggle with different aspects of financial management. At Tyrbrook Financial, we will build a custom strategy and achieve client-driven goals.
What is something you wish you’d known when you were just starting your business?
I wish I knew how important it is to have a trusted and experienced advisory board to offer constructive feedback and guidance. I’m currently building my advisory board, and I’m excited to assemble a group of trusted voices who will help me grow Tyrbrook Financial and reach new levels of success.
How do you navigate your work-life balance?
I’m a big proponent of maintaining a work-life balance, and the Venture X space has been a large part of that for me in the last year. With Tybrook’s office at Venture X, I try to conduct all of my business in the office, where I find it much easier to focus. This means that when I leave my office at the end of the day, I can switch out of work mode. For someone who has been working from home for the last few years, my home is now more relaxed, and it’s easier to focus on quality time with family and friends.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is helping people achieve financial independence and security. I personally know how stressful it is to live paycheck to paycheck. I get a thrill when I can help clients save money through practical budgeting or reduce overpaying for certain bills. My favorite clients aren’t necessarily those that make me the most money; I love empowering clients to take control of their finances and teaching people how to make their resources, whatever they are, work for them.
How has being a part of the Venture X Holyoke community affected you and your business?
As a new small business in which I’m the sole employee, the Venture X community has been essential to getting my new business up and running. I didn’t have to worry about furnishing the office with internet and utilities. As a client facing business, my office is a great place to host meetings with clients, and I can even offer them coffee when they come in! As a nightowl, it’s been great to have 24/7 access to the building, enabling me to work in the office when I’m most productive.
If you had a friend in town and you could take them to one of your favorite restaurants or spots in your community, where would you take them?
I suggest a visit to the newly reopened Caffienes in West Springfield, MA. A long-time local favorite restaurant from the 1990s, it was reopened recently. The food is incredible, and it’s one of my favorite places for brunch or dinner in the area.
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