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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

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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 and guidance platform. Her mission: To equip advisors with practical resources to engage with women and an overall rapidly changing wealth demographic.

Lacy discusses: 

  • The New Majority investor and their growing wealth ownership
  • How advisors can address the unique needs of their changing client base
  • Tactical solutions that can be put in place quickly 
  • How coaching from Willow can help advisors create a meaningful client experience 
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Lacy Garcia is the founder and CEO of Willow. Willow is an award-winning financial technology and guidance platform that helps financial institutions better engage and serve women and the new majority of investors. Lacy and Willow have been featured on Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Wealth Management, and more. Most recently, Lacy has appeared on the Today Show on NBC to help explain some important financial concepts and applications.

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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

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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 firm, RDCL, and its work in the financial industry
  • Why most research on growing wallet share falls short 
  • The five client personas advisors need to understand 
  • How you can tailor your approach to build trust (and wallet share) with each client type
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Barnaby Riedel, PHD

Barnaby is co-founder and lead researcher at RDCL, a social-science based research firm dedicated exclusively to the most forward-thinking financial companies. Prior to founding RDCL, Barnaby taught at the University of Chicago in the Division of the Social Sciences. His approach to research is interdisciplinary and contrarian – drawing on everything from evolutionary psychology to cultural anthropology. Since being founded in 2013, RDCL’s work has delivered dramatic results for clients and has been featured in numerous trade publications as well as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Observer.

RDCL 

RDCL is a social science-based research firm dedicated exclusively to the most forward-thinking financial companies.

Important information regarding a discussion in the podcast:

Alpha and beta are two different parts of an equation used to explain the performance of stocks and Investment funds. Beta Is a measure of volatility relative to a benchmark, such as the S&P 500. Alpha Is the excess return on an Investment after adjusting for market-related volatility and random fluctuations.



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Ep 70: Shiny Toy or Serious Solution? Enhancing Your Practice Digitally – With Adam Boyer

Ep 70: Shiny Toy or Serious Solution? Enhancing Your Practice Digitally – With Adam Boyer

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Wow. That digital platform sure looks good. Sleek and sophisticated. Smart and fast.  So intuitive, it anticipates your every need – some you didn’t even know you have. 

But will it help to enhance the client experience? 

In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Adam Boyer, Head of Business Development at Emotomy. They discuss the challenges of choosing digital tools in a crowded marketplace,  key considerations when assessing tools and the one thing any solution should deliver but can never replace:  More time to give to your clients and the  personal attention that sets you apart from the crowd.  

Adam Boyer discusses: 

  • What to ask when upgrading your technology strategy
  • Hurdles small businesses face when integrating new technology 
  • How a thorough business evaluation will help improve long-term operations
  • Why a digital advice platform may be of interest to you and your business 
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Adam Boyer is the Head of Business Development at Emontomy, the digital investment advice platform owned by Northern Trust Investments. He is responsible for defining and executing the sales strategy to accelerate the adoption and utilization of Emotomy by financial institutions. With over two decades of financial services industry experience, Adam has held a number of leadership positions, including his most recent roles at Charles Schwab as Head of Sales for Compliance Solutions and Chief of Staff to the Head of Bank Operations and Technology. Adam also spent many years at Bank of America where he helped build out the bank’s Chicago footprint. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Economics from Florida State University.

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Ep 49: Conquering Stress: Harnessing the Power of Your Anxiety — With Dr. Chloe Carmichael

Ep 49: Conquering Stress: Harnessing the Power of Your Anxiety — With Dr. Chloe Carmichael

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Advisors are stressed, and female advisors report the higher levels of stress. But is that necessarily bad?

This is the second in a series of episodes focused on Advisor Wellness where we talk with experts who provide tips to help you manage your health and wellbeing. In this episode we speak with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist whose private practice in New York City focuses on stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem and coaching.  Dr. Chloe is the author of the recently published book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. 

Laura Gregg, David Partain and Dr. Chloe explore what’s behind advisor stress and anxiety and why reporting being stressed may actually be a sign of good mental health. Dr. Chloe offers tips for women – and all advisors feeling overwhelmed — on how to ask for help and get it.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • You’re stressed out.  Now what?
  • Are women really more stressed than men?
  • Powerful words to use when asking for help.
  • How to harness the power of your anxiety.
  • Tips for leaders to help teams navigate uncertainty.
  • And more!

Tune in today to discover how to effectively channel your stress and anxiety in ways that will help your business and relationships!

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Dr. Chloe Carmichael holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. Her private practice focuses on stress management, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching. Dr. Carmichael sees clients in her Manhattan office or via video. She is the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of  Your Anxiety (in press, Macmillan, 2021)

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | David Partain | Dr. Chloe | Connect with Dr. Chloe Carmichael on LinkedIn | Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety

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Ep 48: Conquering Stress and Coming Back Stronger — with Dr. Jack Singer

Ep 48: Conquering Stress and Coming Back Stronger — with Dr. Jack Singer

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As an advisor, you work hard to lessen your clients’ financial stress. But, how can you reduce and manage your own stress to prevent burnout? 

This is the first in a series of episodes focused on Advisor Wellness where we talk with experts who provide tips to help you manage your health and wellbeing. In this episode we speak with Dr. Jack Singer, PhD., a clinical/sports and organizational psychologist who authored The Financial Advisor’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide. Listen for his easy-to-implement behavioral changes that can help advisors boost their psychological immunity.  

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How financial advisors are similar to professional athletes
  • Ways Dr. Jack coaches advisors around their unique stressors
  • Tips for adjusting your mindset and behavioral patterns 
  • How to recognize toxic self-talk — and what you can do to prevent it
  • And more!

Tune in today for tips and strategies on preventing stress and burnout! 

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | David Partain | Resources on Advisor Wellness | Connect with Dr .Jack Singer on LinkedIn | The Financial Advisor’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide | Dr. Jack Singer Email

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Ep 47: Growing the Practice of Your Dreams — With Rita Robbins

Ep 47: Growing the Practice of Your Dreams — With Rita Robbins

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Build the business of your dreams while serving clients with integrity, creativity, and compassion!

In this exciting episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain sit down with Rita Robbins, Founder of Affiliated Advisors. As one of the first women to launch an Super OSJ (Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction) and a consultant who leads more than 85 advisors across the country, Rita shares how she’s helping advisors better grow their business using social media strategies, succession planning, forward-thinking problem solving, and more.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Success stories of advisors who Rita has helped fine-tune and grow their business
  • Advisor characteristics that lead to success
  • How Rita’s unexpected lavender farm purchase is helping a new crop of small business owners 
  • Why the advisory industry lacks women — and what we can do to change this 
  • And more!

Listen in to learn about Affiliated Advisors and Rita’s mission to help you grow your business! 

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | David Partain | Connect with Rita Robbins on LinkedIn | Affiliated Advisors

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Ep 46: The Race to Scalability — With Paul Binnion, Hanlon Investment Management

Ep 46: The Race to Scalability — With Paul Binnion, Hanlon Investment Management

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Advisors, how are you collaborating and partnering with your outsourced solutions partners?

In this episode Laura Gregg and David Partain are joined by Paul Binnion of Hanlon Investment Management. They discuss today’s advisory landscape and take a deeper look into FlexShares’ Race to Scalability study and the power of collaboration between advisors and their external investment managers.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Are you interesting or interested? Why it matters to the advisor-client relationship
  • The reasons financial planning trumps investment management
  • How to put a value on your time in order to build better relationships.
  • Where advisors are making changes in their businesses to gain efficiencies
  • The importance of understanding your “why” 
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can scale your business and deepen client relationships! 

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | David Partain | Connect with Paul Binnion on LinkedIn | Hanlon Investment Management | Race To Scalability 2020 Research Study

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Ep 45: Women and Financial Wellness – With Heather Ettinger

Ep 45: Women and Financial Wellness – With Heather Ettinger

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In 2019, women in the U.S. controlled more than $10 trillion with expectations of that tripling over the next decade according to McKinsey & Co.

Many advisors, however, are missing the mark in building relationships with women. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain welcome Heather Ettinger, Founder and CEO of Luma Wealth – an advisory firm designed around serving and empowering women. Heather shares her passion for helping women design their intentional future through a path to financial wellness. She reveals a new way of approaching conversations with women that will help you better understand their goals and wealth management needs.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Ways advisors can fine-tune their soft skills to build lasting client relationships
  • How to unravel the money messages of your clients to guide them on their journey
  • Why women often expect something more than money management
  • How financial empowerment can inspire women to become agents of social change
  • And more!

Tune in now for a new look at women and financial wellness! 

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | David Partain | Connect with Heather Ettinger on LinkedIn | Fairport Wealth | Luma Wealth | Lumination: Shining Shining a Light on a Woman’s Journey to Financial Wellness

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Ep 44: The Benefits of Building a Purposeful Firm Culture – With Marie Dzanis, CIMA®

Ep 44: The Benefits of Building a Purposeful Firm Culture – With Marie Dzanis, CIMA®

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The culture of a firm directly impacts it’s bottom line. It affects how employees engage with clients and how your firm is viewed within the community.

In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain welcome Marie Dzanis, Head of Asset Management, EMEA and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust Global Investments. Marie is passionate about the power of nurturing a sustainable culture and talks about a paper she recently authored on the subject which specifically addresses a more virtual workforce.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • 3 steps for cultivating a purpose-driven culture within your firm
  • Why the “S” in ESG has never been more relevant.  
  • How accountability is key in strengthening a firm’s culture
  • Optimizing hiring by looking beyond geographic borders
  • Ideas to build loyalty in a virtual environment.
  • And more!

Listen now to discover why defining and nurturing the culture within an advisory firm may be more important than ever.

Resources: FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds | Laura Gregg | Email for Marie’s Paper | David Partain 

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