About Me

Joseph Guo, CFP®

Hi, I'm Joseph! The founder of Empath Wealth, a trauma-aware financial advisory firm.

I'm a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Trauma of Money™ Method practitioner. My mission is to help you heal your relationship with money and take conscious action toward a life aligned with your values.

As an INFP, Enneagram Type 4, and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I'm deeply empathetic and find joy in helping others live their authentic lives through the lens of money. I especially love working with fellow HSPs who want a more compassionate and gentle approach to financial well-being. I strive to make financial planning and investment management a safe, collaborative, and healing experience — while ensuring you receive the highest level of guidance and care.

When I'm not working, you can find me chasing sunsets by the beach, training for my next marathon, rocking out at concerts, or cheering on the Lakers. #MambaForever

  • As a second-generation Asian American growing up in an immigrant household, money was often a source of anxiety. My early experiences shaped not only how I thought about finances, but also how I related to safety, freedom, and self-worth.

    That conditioning made me financially curious at a young age and eventually fueled my path into the financial services industry. After nearly a decade in private wealth management, I felt called to pause and reflect more deeply on the impact I wanted to make — and the kind of life I wanted to lead.

    I began exploring the deeper layers of financial well-being through behavioral finance, positive psychology, mindfulness, and trauma healing. Along the way, I came to a profound realization: many of my financial decisions were rooted in unexamined cultural expectations and unprocessed money trauma. That insight revealed just how deeply my lived experiences shape my unconscious financial behaviors.

    I came to understand that financial well-being isn't just about growing wealth — it's about healing your relationship with money and making choices that feel aligned, intentional, and true to who you are. That journey inspired me to launch Empath Wealth — a space where financial strategy meets emotional safety.

    Today, I specialize in supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and values-driven individuals who want more than just a financial plan. They want a process that honors their nervous system, explores their money story, and helps them take aligned, intentional steps toward a life that feels true.

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected in traditional financial spaces — you're not alone.

    And you don't have to navigate this alone.

    Welcome to Empath Wealth. I'm honored to walk this journey with you.

Ready to begin?

Book a free Connection Call, and let's explore how we can work together to align your financial life with your values and vision.