David Dewitt, certified financial planner, got diagnosed in high school, but still struggled

In this captivating conversation, journalist and author Katherine Ellison sits down with David Dewitt, a certified financial planner who specializes in working with clients who have ADHD. They delve into the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD when it comes to managing their finances and how David's personal experiences have shaped his approach to helping his clients.
David candidly shares his journey with ADHD, from struggling in high school and being diagnosed later on to the social and emotional impacts it had on his life. Katherine delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding his diagnosis, which David attributes to slipping grades and personal challenges during his transition to high school. To learn more about the inattentive type of ADHD, visit www.iadhd.org #adhd #adhdadults #ADHDtips
00:00 David Dewitt, certified financial planner
00:22 Introduction
01:04 Becoming a financial planner
02:56 Getting diagnosed
04:00 Other problems
05:29 Parents diagnosed with ADHD
06:51 Low self-esteem
09:09 Clients with debt
10:17 How I help my clients
15:38 My strategies