Eating an MRE with a West Point Army Infantry Officer turned Wealth Manager | Darin Souza

Darin Souza is a seasoned wealth manager and U.S. Army veteran whose career bridges elite military service and high-stakes finance. A graduate of West Point and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Darin served five years as an Infantry Officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, earning the coveted Ranger tab. Following his military service, he built a distinguished career in private wealth management, advising high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits at firms like Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, Wells Fargo Advisors, and First Republic. Now a Wealth Manager at GC Wealth, the private wealth arm of General Catalyst, Darin brings decades of experience and a service-first mindset to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. His unique background in leadership, finance, and strategic advising makes him a trusted voice in both veteran and financial communities. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT US In the Field brings you real stories and valuable insights tailored for the military community. Each week, we speak with veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and experts across various fields to explore the unique challenges, victories, and transitions that come with military life. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUPPORTED BY: VetraFi: Discover financial solutions designed for service members and veterans. Join our waitlist today and take your first step toward financial freedom with a platform built just for you! #militaryfinance https://www.vetrafi.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SOCIALS   / inthefield.podcast     / inthefield.podcast   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ GET IN TOUCH Have a topic you’d like us to cover or a story to share? Reach out at [email protected]. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Eating an MRE with a West Point Army Infantry Officer turned Wealth Manager | Darin Souza 00:55 Boston 1:45 What MRE do you want? 2:55 When did you think about joining the military? 4:20 Top Gun 5:50 Stanford dream 7:20 5 official service academies of the US 8:45 Heated or cold MRE 10:35 Legendary gum 11:15 White tiger 12:30 West Point 15:00 Enlisted route or college route 16:30 Two platoons 17:20 West Point experience 20:20 In the air or on the ground 23:10 Camp Buckner 25:30 Branch transfer 27:30 Baseball 31:30 Infantry 37:50 Respect the rank 38:36 1999 42:18 Selection 47:20 Ideas or MREs on podcast 51:00 Last year in service 52:30 GMAT 54:00 Dartmouth 58:55 Void 1:00:34 Tuck 1:03:25 Leman Brothers 1:07:25 Define success