Career Catalyst: The First Five Years

​Financial Strategies for Early-Career Scientists
With Chris Sarlo, Founder of Life Science Wealth

​Just starting your career in science or biotech? Your financial journey starts now.

​In this exclusive Career Catalyst session, Chris Sarlo—wealth consultant and founder of Life Science Wealth—breaks down the fundamentals of smart financial planning for grad students, postdocs, and early-career professionals.

​You don’t need a six-figure salary (or a finance degree) to build a strong foundation. Whether you're working in academia, research, or industry, this session will help you make informed decisions today that pay off tomorrow.

​What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to set financial goals (even when you're not sure where to start)

• ​Budgeting and saving when income is tight

• ​Managing student debt without drowning in it

• ​The pros and cons of retirement savings (and when to begin)

• ​How to avoid common financial mistakes early-career professionals make

• ​Using Life Science Wealth’s Roadmap to Success to guide your next steps

​Start smart, even if you're not making six figures yet.
Take control of your financial future—now, while it matters most.

​About Career Catalyst

​Interested in getting hands-on insights and help from subject matter and career experts within the industry?! Our weekly, virtual Career Catalyst programs run every Tuesday @ 12pm and cater to a mixture of career levels and focus areas with the life sciences.

​About Chris Sarlo

​Chris Sarlo is a seasoned financial professional with a deep-rooted passion for wealth management. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce with an Economics minor from McMaster University in Canada in 1998 and began his career in financial services while still in school, working at a small credit union. After graduation, he joined one of Canada’s national banks, and later on he became an accredited Financial Advisor, successfully building one of the bank’s top-performing practices.

​Chris founded Life Science Wealth with a mission to support professionals in the life sciences industry, inspired by a personal connection to the field. His father’s survival from cardiac issues, thanks to medical advancements, instilled in him a profound appreciation for scientific progress. Understanding that his strengths lie in finance, Chris is committed to alleviating the burden of financial decision-making for industry professionals, allowing them to focus on their groundbreaking work. Through his expertise, he aims to contribute to the continued success of life sciences by ensuring those driving innovation can secure their financial futures.