Ep 93: Two Pages That Can Elevate Your Clients’ Experience – with Brad Connors of iWealth

Ep 93: Two Pages That Can Elevate Your Clients’ Experience – with Brad Connors of iWealth

Clients who feel engaged in the planning process are more likely to have a positive experience. But how do you better engage clients in the process? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Brad Connors, CEO of iWealth. Brad talks about iWealth’s proprietary software, FDC Plan on Purpose, which helps advisors demonstrate …

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EP 92: The Financial Coach Can Use A Coach – With Lacy Garcia of Willow

EP 92: The Financial Coach Can Use A Coach – With Lacy Garcia of Willow

It’s not just you. Most advisors face the same challenge. Your client base is broadening and diversifying. You need to provide more sophisticated, more personalized solutions but where do you find the right resources? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Lacy Garcia, Founder and CEO of Willow, an award-winning financial technology …

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Ep 91: Going Solo: Making a Leap of Faith — with Kaysian Gordon

Ep 91: Going Solo: Making a Leap of Faith — with Kaysian Gordon

Building a practice from scratch after years in a large-team environment may not be easy, but it can be immensely rewarding. In this episode, we invited Kaysian Gordon, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Kaysi Gordon Financial Planning, to talk about how she came to that decision, and the lessons she has learned that can benefit …

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Ep 90: Overcoming Adversity: GRIT As A Game Changer  — With Austin Hatch

Ep 90: Overcoming Adversity: GRIT As A Game Changer  — With Austin Hatch

It’s True: GRIT can be a game-changer.  In this episode, Austin Hatch – a motivational speaker, athlete, and remarkable survivor—shares his inspiring journey and lessons that can help others respond to unexpected circumstances. Tune in for Austin’s powerful story and learn how the G.R.I.T. framework can help managers adapt to today’s challenges.  Austin discusses:  Helping …

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Ep 89: Assessing The Advisor Landscape—with Michelle Lynn of Bloomberg

Ep 89: Assessing The Advisor Landscape—with Michelle Lynn of Bloomberg

What has changed in the advisor landscape? What are advisors doing differently? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Michelle Lynn, Global Head of Data Science and Insights at Bloomberg Media Organization about the research she leads on the state of the advisor landscape. Michelle explains why Bloomberg supports this long-running study …

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Ep 88: How SEC rule 206(4) could change your business model — With Paul Binnion

Ep 88: How SEC rule 206(4) could change your business model — With Paul Binnion

Are you familiar with the SEC’s 206(4) proposal? Will you be compliant?  In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain are joined by Paul Binnion of Hanlon Investment Management to consider the intent and potential impact of the proposal.  If you outsource certain investment functions or have been evaluating third-party service providers, join us to …

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Ep 87: Take Your Passion To Work Today with Regina Huber

Ep 87: Take Your Passion To Work Today with Regina Huber

How can your favorite pastime — running, cooking, travel… whatever — boost your performance, increase job satisfaction, build a stronger team culture?  In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Regina Huber, the CEO and founder of Transform Your Performance, about the powerful connection between our hobbies and our professional lives.   Regina discusses:  …

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Ep 86: Your Most Valuable Asset: Personal Branding with April Rudin

Ep 86: Your Most Valuable Asset: Personal Branding with April Rudin

Just as people look online to check a restaurant or service provider before making a reservation or appointment, prospects and referrals are probably vetting you (among others) to determine whether to contact you. Who are they seeing?  In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain dive into the world of digital marketing and personal branding …

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Ep 85: The Science Behind Growing Wallet Share — With Barnaby Riedel, PhD

Ep 85: The Science Behind Growing Wallet Share — With Barnaby Riedel, PhD

What are your clients not telling you? What could you do differently to earn greater trust?  In this episode, Laura Gregg talks with Barnaby Riedel, one of the architects of FlexShares’ behavioral study on growing wallet share. The findings provide a sensible groundwork to build more productive and mutually rewarding client relationships.  Barnaby discusses: His …

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Ep 84: Why Settle for “Satisfied” Clients? — Brendan Frazier on the Value of Emotional Connection

Ep 84: Why Settle for “Satisfied” Clients? — Brendan Frazier on the Value of Emotional Connection

Provide good numbers and exceptional service and you’ll have a satisfied client. Create a personal connection, and you may be surprised at the results.  In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with financial advisor Brendan Frazier, founder of Wired Planning and host of The Human Side of Money podcast. Brendan offers three simple …

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