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Death, Rats and Ether with Zed Heimensen (EP. 15)

Death, Rats and Ether with Zed Heimensen (EP. 15)

There are often many lessons in previous historical events that can be implemented in today’s day to improve people’s lives or even help them achieve their goals.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen sits down with Zed Heimensen to discuss how the Black Plague and the history behind anesthesia can be related to the behavior people have today when making important financial decisions.

Corey & Zed discuss:

  • A summary of what the Black Plague was and how this epidemic can be related when we make decisions out of panic in the market
  • Why the Black Plague increased the number of lawyers
  • How anesthesia was first used in medicine and how this story relates to clients’ relationships with Heimensen Wealth Advisors
  • The importance of appreciating modern improvements
  • And more!

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About Zed Heimensen:

Zed Heimensen, a Morningside University graduate, began working at Heimensen Wealth Advisors in May 2022. Zed graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Finance while serving as the university’s investment club president. During his time at Morningside, Zed gained extensive knowledge within the finance industry via internships in Security National Bank’s Wealth Management Department and at Heimensen Wealth Advisors.

​​Zed values the importance of each client’s life story while understanding how these different paths can impact the short- and long-term financial goals of every individual client. With this in mind, Zed’s goal is to become an advisor so he can advise clients and prospects and prepare financial plans. At the same time, he looks to build sincere client relationships while keeping things light-hearted.

Outside of work, Zed enjoys reading, spending time with his family and friends, and watching movies. He is also an avid sports fan, hoping he can see the Minnesota Vikings win a Super Bowl at some point in his life.