The Flexible Advisor

The Flexible Advisor


Latest Episodes

Ep 84: Why Settle for “Satisfied” Clients? — Brendan Frazier on the Value of Emotional Connection
September 24, 2022

Provide good numbers and exceptional service and youll have a satisfied client. Create a personal connection, and you may be surprised at the results. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain

Ep 83: Getting to Yes! Why You Need to Acknowledge Behavioral Finance — With Michael Pompian
September 09, 2022

Most advisors recognize that, when it comes to making investment decisions, a clients emotions can derail a plan. Equipping yourself with knowledge on behavioral finance and financial personas could

Ep 82: Back to School — With Steve Schiestel, Director of Financial Planning at MSU
August 26, 2022

Is your firm seeking new talent? Are you a student seeking a career in wealth management? Consider introducing yourself to the growing number of Financial Planning directors at universities in your ar

Ep 81: Women are Smart, Savvy, and Speaking with Their Money — With Dr. Barbara Provost
August 16, 2022

Is this too much to ask? Women just want advisors who recognize their concerns, appreciate theirperspective, and respect their ability to make smart choices. Join Laura Gregg and David Partain as the

Ep 80: Virtual Hybrid Meetings, Actual Success – With Lauren Sergy
July 15, 2022

Virtual meetings are one of the lasting impacts of Covid. While you may have mastered them when everyone was remote, now its time to master hybrid virtual meetings. Consider these ideas to make them

Ep 79: The Rules Have Changed! How to Get More From Clients – With Bev Flaxington
June 17, 2022

What makes The Ask so awkward and even counterproductive? FlexShares recently surveyed high-net-worth investors across the country to better understand what drives their decision to allocate assets

Ep 78: Expand Your ESG Investing Expertise — With Michael Young
June 13, 2022

Understanding Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria points and how they relate to investment portfolios is critical for helping your clients navigate ESG issues. In this episode, Laura Greg

Ep 77: “Hello, Ideal Client” — With Susan Danzig
June 03, 2022

In this marketplace, personalized service is what separates a financial advisor from an app. Knowing your niche and your Ideal Client may be the key to a more prosperous and satisfying practice.

Ep 76: Are Advisors Missing the Forest for the Trees? – Kiley Miller on Sustainable Investing
May 20, 2022

As sustainable investing grows in popularity, so do the misconceptions about its framework. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Kiley Miller, Director of ESG Investment Solutions

Ep 75: ESG Investing: “This is where people are” – With Jon Hale, Morningstar
March 29, 2022

Workers and consumers are holding businesses to higher standards. Why wouldnt investors do the same? As awareness of environmental, social and governance issues grows, more people are saying I want