FAST Podcast - Financial Advisor Strategy Talks

FAST Podcast - Financial Advisor Strategy Talks


Building a Powerhouse Network with Meg Hanington and Genevieve E. Thayer (Ep. 13)

April 12, 2023

Imagine being able to scale your business to new heights faster than you ever thought possible. By forging strong relationships with like-minded individuals — you have the power to expand your network and tap into the collective knowledge of industry leaders. 


In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome two experts in the field, Meg Hanington, EPC, and Genevieve E. Thayer, EPC, co-founders of Beacon Partners. They will share their vast knowledge and experience on the critical importance of networking with specialized professionals and reveal strategies to help you build a powerhouse network that can change the trajectory of your career or business. 


In this episode, you’ll learn:


  • How to identify and find the right specialists to serve your clients’ every need
  • Strategies to boost your credibility and gain referrals from industry professionals
  • Tried-and-true methods for forging a diverse and sustainable network
  • And much more!

Success is not defined by doing everything on your own. The power of community and partnership may surprise you. 


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About our Guests: 


Co-founder Meg Hanington spent a number of years working at Merrill Lynch in finance, asset management technology, and product management. She now supports independent financial advisors to identify their barriers, get off autopilot and help them to build their “ideal” practice through coaching, consulting, emotional quotient programs, and aligning their people with purpose. Meg’s unique ability to listen and understand her client’s goals and implement a workable solution for achieving them has been a recipe for success. 


With nearly 20 years of experience as an operations expert in the financial services industry, Genevieve’s background includes extensive compliance, technology, and client relationship management. She excels at designing solutions to improve processes and building efficiencies in to the day-to-day operations of an organization. As an executive and leadership coach, she encourages her clients to challenge the “status quo” and think beyond their current barriers to effectively and honestly implement meaningful changes for themselves and their organizations.