“ Frank VanBuren was the single most important individual in my transition from the military. I felt that I had prepared myself well to switch careers, and it was still an incredibly difficult process. Many companies are trying to help military members transition, and they will try to fit your circle into whichever square hole is best for their company. They will convince you that you’re going to be a great square, and if that hole is big enough, any shape will fit through. But the the truth about what roles would be best is often hard to find. Sometimes I didn’t like the truth that Frank was telling me, but it was always the truth. Frank has an incredible and unique perspective that draws people to him, and he is a connector of people. I consider him an incredible mentor and coach, and I am truly lucky to have been another veteran that he has pulled out of the water during what I thought would be a very smooth transition out of the military.“

“ I have personally admired Frank’s honesty and integrity for the entirety of our relationship. He is a quality human being who has always focused on making not only other individuals better but also making the world around him a better place. His truly humane instincts allows him to relate and connect with most anyone making conversations even with large groups feel extremely personal.”

“ Frank has a tremendous ability to connect with many types of people from all different walks of life. His valued experiences in military, business, finance and life have given him a strong ability to inspire, motivate and lead. The guidance and mentorship that I received from Frank was invaluable to my career development.“

“ Frank Van Buren is an extraordinary individual with an enormous commitment and dedication to motivating those he encounters. After hearing Frank’s story via the Beyond the Uniform podcast, I was left feeling energized and motivated to take on all career obstacles that lay ahead. While I am not a veteran, Frank’s ability to detail his journey from Blackhawk Piot to business school to finance was extremely crisp and would leave any listener inspired to do more. I eventually had the chance to meet and get to know Frank and can unequivocally say, HE IS THE REAL DEAL. It is a rare thing to come upon a person who is so personally invested in the success of those he advises, whether it be business school, real estate, or navigating the finance industry. Frank is a strong leader and, in particular, one who has the ability to effectively communicate a positively enthralling message.“

“ I was very fortunate to get to hear Frank Van Buren speak at the orientation for the Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management Analyst program. As a former athlete, I loved the way that Frank was able to relate athletics and his time in the military to work and I have already applied several of his lessons to my day to day. He is an extremely captivating speaker – proven by the fact he was able to capture and connect with 20 young minds after a day full of speakers.”

“ I have known Frank Van Buren for over ten years and in that time he has consistently challenged me to improve as an individual, supported my growth as a student and working professional, as well as been a great friend. His desire to be the best at what he sets his mind extends to those he interacts with in an infectious way. His passion to help others improve is boundless and comes through whenever he speaks to a group of individuals. Five minutes talking to Frank always leaves me energized to improve myself.”

“Frank has a unique ability to instill fire within a person. His style is to inspire from his experience and encourage action through responsibility. As the first manager I had after my undergraduate program, his mentorship led to many positive effects, including leadership and public speaking opportunities. I thank him for unveiling characteristics of my professional skill set that remained idle at the beginning of my career and bringing them to life. He instilled in me a discipline for continuous improvement and an unwavering confidence to speak up.”

“For those who want to achieve success in their personal and professional lives, having the ability to communicate effectively is paramount. Frank Van Buren completely understands this as he has developed and mastered the art of effective communication in his 20-plus years of financial services experience. I have had the pleasure of seeing Frank in action speak to a variety of groups over the years, including the Eisenhower School of National Security where he led in-depth discussions with Commanders and other commissioned officers on the state of the financial services industry. Frank’s passion for educating others is evident, and something he genuinely enjoys. I fully and sincerely recommend Frank Van Buren as an expert on the art of communicating effectively and hope his message is received by those wanting to improve their personal and professional success.”