In today’s episode, we sit down with Joshua Brooks, the founder of Exponential Advisors, to explore how veterans can build durable, purpose-driven wealth in the age of digital assets. As blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance continue to fundamentally reshape investment landscapes, Joshua brings a unique perspective: combining disciplined military leadership, Certified Financial Planner® expertise, and a mission-driven approach to helping service members thrive financially long after they hang up the uniform.
We’ll uncover how veterans can leverage emerging opportunities in digital assets, integrate them into a comprehensive financial plan, reduce risk, and build multi-generational freedom. Joshua also breaks down how mindset, stewardship, and structure play a central role in navigating volatile markets — especially for those transitioning from military life into entrepreneurship and long-term investing.
If you’re looking to understand how crypto fits into a diversified, tax-efficient strategy — or how veterans can position themselves for exponential financial growth — this conversation delivers clarity, depth, and actionable steps.
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Brett
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Joshua
Yo, Brett, thanks for having me on I am doing incredible, best day of my life and ready for another chat.
Brett
Beautiful and for our listeners, getting tonight for the first time, would you give us a little bit more about your story and your current focus?
Joshua
Yes, sir. 21 years in the Army, TCU, undergrad, MDiv from Phoenix seminary, STM, Master of Sacred Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and Certified Financial Planner with Fidelity Investments Edward Jones, an independent firm in Fort Worth, and launched last year and then got approved by the Texas Board of securities exponential advisors, open for Business and married to Stephanie eight years, four young boys. JJ, seven, Hudson, five. We named Hudson after the missionary to China, Hudson Taylor, Micah three and baby Samuel. So, we got a full house, and we’re ready to rock and roll.
Brett
I love it. I love it. And for before we get started, which we’re gonna be talking about today, something kind of interesting. Um, interesting that perhaps we haven’t touched on this. It’s kind of combining traditional financial advisory also with crypto investing, before we dive into that particular topic, which we’re coining, this the chain of wealth crypto strategies for vets. And I’m curious, you know, what’s, what’s Joshua Brooks his superpower, like, growing up like, what was his, his thing that you just feltlike, you know, the Lord gave you He blessed you with. And how do you use that to help and bless people today?
Joshua
Great question. I like that title to Brett, the chain of wealth, Blockchain. Get it. And so, my superpower would be a combination of resilience and persistence. Resilience and persistence. You don’t make it 21years in the Army, Energizer Bunny, still going, still beating that drum, without a little bit of resilience and persistence. And so may not be the fastest runner, may not be the strongest swimmer, but let’s get it, man, and so I just keep on going, pursuing those goals and launching a business. As many of your guests can probably attest, it’s a grind.
Brett
Excellent. With that in mind, let’s dive right into the topic, which is, again, the chain of chain of wealth, and looking at ways to build wealth within the traditional financial advising world and the cryptocurrency world. So, what’s the number one secret doing that? Josh
Joshua
buy bitcoin. Buy Bitcoin B. So, you have an asset that has a year over year return from most leading economic data sources of 75% annually since inception, 2008 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto dropped the original code, you know, his remix album of the financial system.
Brett
And so, if you like this little, short clip of the interview I just did, click over here to watch the full interview. And please don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much, everybody. You. You.
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About Joshua Brooks
Joshua Brooks is the founder of Exponential Advisors, a wealth advisory firm based in Weatherford, Texas, dedicated to helping U.S. Army veterans build, protect, and multiply their wealth. Drawing from more than 20 years of military service — including roles as an infantry soldier and later as an Army Reserve chaplain — Joshua brings a mission-oriented, values-driven approach to financial planning.
A Certified Financial Planner®, Joshua has spent over a decade guiding clients through retirement planning, benefits optimization, and modern portfolio construction. He is especially known for integrating digital assets, such as cryptocurrency and blockchain-based investments, into traditional wealth strategies. His philosophy blends faith, family, disciplined stewardship, and the belief that veterans deserve financial clarity and freedom after a lifetime of service.
At Exponential Advisors, Joshua helps clients align their resources with their purpose — ensuring their financial decisions empower their families, elevate their futures, and create generational impact.
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