Wealth Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Mike Wunderli thought he had it all—an impressive book of business and a successful cross-divisional business practice. Then, his firm went bankrupt.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To an outsider, advisor Cary Carbonaro looked like a strong, successful woman. But behind closed doors, she faced physical, mental and verbal abuse on a daily basis in a toxic relationship.

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Wealth Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For years, advisor James Bogart was building wealth at the sacrifice of his health. Now, he’s on a different path.

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Wealth Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

Mindfulness educator Mary Martin on how advisors can take care of their own wellbeing through personal considerations and building connections with others.

Education 113

Education 113

Wealth Management

APRIL 19, 2023

Advisor coach Stephanie Bogan’s childhood shaped her insecurities and drove her to prove herself in the industry. But she realized her success was not bringing meaning to her life.

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Wealth Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Well-known wealthtech editor Davis Janowski opens up for the first time publicly about his years-long battle with depression, and how his love for kayaking and being out on the open water has helped bring him out of it.

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Wealth Management

JULY 19, 2023

Maria Castillo Dominguez discusses her journey from a small Spanish town to becoming a senior financial planner with a major advisory firm in the U.S., and how her faith and family helped her get there.

Financial Planner 86

Financial Planner 86

Wealth Management

MAY 17, 2023

When a close family member spiraled into a mental health crisis, advisor Paul Peeler was forced to deal with the crippling emotions and a rollercoaster ride of medications and doctors.

Medical 91

Medical 91

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And while some form of advertising is how firms have traditionally attracted clients, some advisors have asked if not actively marketing themselves can be a viable option, where new clients find their way to the advisor through a referral network who vouches for the good service they provide.

Advertising 203

Advertising Clients Financial Advisor Communication 203

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Many financial advisors take pride in the comprehensive nature of the advice they provide to clients and use the variety of services offered as a point of differentiation between themselves and other types of advisors.

Financial Planning 245

Financial Planning Planning Clients Financial Planner 245

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to the 366th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors. My guest on today's podcast is Stevyn Guinnip.

Financial Advisor 200

Financial Advisor Retirement Financial Advice Consulting 200

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In 2012, a confluence of events in Tyrone Ross Jr.’s s life, including a failed Olympic attempt, brought him to a dark place. But his experiences have built perseverance and grit that drives him forward.

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Wealth Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Fortunately, advisor Robert Steinberg has lived to tell the tale, and the experience has changed his life. Very few people survive the so-called “widow maker” heart attack.

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Wealth Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And with 83 years on this Earth, advisor Joseph R. With age, comes wisdom. Biondo has a lot to share about life, tragedy and the pursuit of happiness.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Podcasts Sam Dogen talks fear with Farnoosh Torabi author of "A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life." bogleheads.podbean.com) Peter Dunn on whether it is dishonest to have two financial advisors. open.spotify.com) Retirement Assessing life one year into retirement.

Planning 238

Planning Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Advisor 238

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Advisor Lori Eisel realized she could not control her son’s addiction, but she could help herself and shift her mindset about it.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 4, 2023

Also in industry news this week: RIA M&A activity fell in the second quarter compared to the same period last year amid rising financing costs, though continued private equity interest in the RIA space could help buoy deal volume going forward According to a recent survey, RIAs appear to be taking a defensive approach toward the SEC's new marketing (..)

Financial Planner 195

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Retirement 195

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For many seasoned financial advisors, the road toward building a career and a business can be challenging and rewarding. And even though most advisors would agree that the road to success involves many years of hard work and sacrifice, each advisor’s path to ultimate success can consist of massively different experiences.

Financial Services 156

Financial Services Financial Advisor Communication Financial Planning 156

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 29, 2023

By adjusting their clients’ minimum fees, advisors have a way to ensure they are being fairly compensated for the time they spend with each client, and that the revenue generated collectively by all clients will be enough to cover overhead, employee salaries, and other costs to run and grow the firm.

Clients 172

Clients Communication Financial Planning Numbers 172

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez. Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households.

Financial Advisor 182

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning Fee Only 182

The Big Picture

DECEMBER 23, 2023

He also explains how advisors and brokers at Merrill use his work, and how he has learned about sentiment and retail investors from Merrill’s vast sales force. Happy and healthy holidays! We discuss how he thinks about gauging risk and reward, and the role of charts in facilitating those analyses.

Retail 189

Retail Banking Financial Market Sales 189

Wealth Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Sathya Chey Patterson views her humble beginnings and financially challenged upbringing as assets, not liabilities.

Assets 91

Assets 91

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome back to the 370th episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Tim Goodwin. Tim is the founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, an RIA based in Woodstock, Georgia, that oversees $275M in assets under management for 370 client households.

Financial Advisor 188

Financial Advisor Clients Compliance Engineering 188

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For many seasoned financial advisors, the road toward building a career and a business can be challenging and rewarding. And even though most advisors would agree that the road to success involves many years of hard work and sacrifice, each advisor’s path to ultimate success can consist of massively different experiences.

Financial Services 130

Financial Services Financial Advisor Communication Financial Planning 130

Wealth Management

AUGUST 17, 2022

Right before advisor Larry Sprung was set to break away and launch his own firm, his brother-in-law, who had suffered from bipolar disorder, died by suicide. Now mental health awareness and suicide prevention are a major part of his life’s work.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 25, 2023

Welcome back to the 330th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ari Weisbard. Ari is Managing Partner of Values Added Financial, an independent RIA based in Washington, D.C., that oversees $143 million in assets under management (AUM) for nearly 75 client households. Read More.

Management 239

Management Financial Advisor Clients Ethics 239

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that retirement plan sponsors currently using financial advisors to support their plan are overwhelmingly satisfied with the service they receive, which also leads to improved retirement savings for their employees.

Financial Planner 186

Financial Planner Recruitment Retirement Planning Retirement 186

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Welcome back to the 351st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. My guest on today's podcast is Jessica Polito.

Financial Advisor 157

Financial Advisor Fee Only Sales Wealth Management 157

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Also in industry news this week: After the Massachusetts state regulators proposed a regulation that would require businesses to provide accurate up-front pricing information before a customer provides any personal information, life insurance industry groups have requested an exemption from the rule (since insurers need to have at least some of the (..)

Financial Planner 209

Financial Planner Insurance Retirement Retirement Planning 209

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2023

Welcome back to the 328th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Thomas West. Read More.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Medical Financial Planning Clients 130

Don Connelly & Associates

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As a financial advisor, your most valuable resource is your time. Advisors must also be able to allocate adequate time for professional and personal development and ensure there's enough left over for a healthy work-life balance. If you are not in control of how you spend your time, then you are not in control of your results.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Management Planning 52

Carson Wealth

APRIL 26, 2023

Just adopt one of the healthy habits below at a time, and soon you’ll be on your way to creating a healthy relationship with money. Talk with your financial advisor to make sure you’re properly funded. Last, but Not Least – Give Allow giving to be a healthy way of living. Apply this to your relationship with money.

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Financial Advisor Sales Accounting 98

Wealth Management

AUGUST 22, 2022

A conversation on LGBTQ+ financial planning and creating a healthy environment for clients as a trusted advisor.

Financial Planning 98

Financial Planning Planning Clients 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2022

Welcome back to the 296th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ed is the founder of Healthy Love & Money, a financial therapy practice in Charlotte, North Carolina that helps couples and families uncover and understand the roots of their underlying financial conflicts. My guest on today's podcast is Ed Coambs.

Clients 173

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Services Education 173

Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

How to Plan for Long-Term Care Coverage You should start with your financial advisor. Once you and your advisor have determined the kind of protection that is best suited for you, the process starts by filling out an application for coverage. Matt Lewis is a non-producing registered representative of Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.

Planning 143

Planning Insurance Assets Financial Advisor 143

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2023

Welcome back to the 318th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ali Swart. Read More.

Clients 192

Clients Retail Financial Advisor Recruitment 192

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2023

recency bias and the tendency to confuse the familiar with the safe) that have swayed investors (and some advisors) away from international diversification entirely. The outperformance of U.S. stocks has led to the favoritism of ‘local’ investments over international ones through behavioral biases (e.g., and global investments.

Valuation 229

Valuation Economics Portfolio Investing 229