The Flexible Advisor

The Flexible Advisor


Latest Episodes

Ep 67: GenX. They Need You. Now. – With Michael Labos
November 08, 2021

They are misunderstood, neglected and in a precarious situation. Why are so many financial planners not actively engaging with Gen X? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with a champi

Ep 66: Supporting Executive Clients With Their Tomorrow Story — With Elisa Spain
October 26, 2021

To have a beginning, we must also have an ending. Sometimes the ending is our choice, and sometimes it is thrust upon us. Elisa Spain is an Executive Life Coach and the creator of the You Pivot Prog

Ep 65: The Power of Transition Planning — With Ross Marino and Susan Bradley
October 04, 2021

Life decisions made with urgency, short timeframes, and pressure will shape the next chapter of someones life. How can advisors help clients navigate thoughtfully through lifes changes? In this epis

Ep 64: Trends Shaping Wealth Management Today – With Mark Bruno
September 23, 2021

Our world has changed dramatically over the past 18 months. The wealth management industry is no different. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Mark Bruno, Managing Director of We

Ep 63: Empowering Women Through Difficult Transitions — With Stacy Francis
September 10, 2021

Many women experience major life transitions like divorce or widowhood. As an advisor, you can be a key support pillar for your clients by educating and empowering them to make informed financial deci

Ep 62: Developing and Retaining Next Gen Talent — With Yonhee Gordon
August 27, 2021

While firms may be successful in hiring younger employees, they often struggle to keep them. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk about successful retention strategies with Yonhee Gordo

Ep 61: Four Pillars of DE&I from the CFP Board’s Center for Financial Planning – With D.A. Abrams
August 20, 2021

Building a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program (DEI), can be a daunting task. Leaders understand that its so much more than just hiring people that look different from one another. In this episod

Ep 60: Savvy Ladies – Help a Woman in Just One Hour a Month – With Judy Herbst
August 13, 2021

Savvy Ladies strives to empower women by providing free financial literacy education to all women, regardless of age or income level. The nonprofit has helped more than 20,000 women of varied-backgrou

Ep 59: DE&I as a Strategic Imperative — With Connie Lindsey
July 30, 2021

Diversity isnt the end game in DE&I. To create powerful outcomes, leaders need to understand how to create Equity and Inclusion within their firms, which takes strategy, commitment and accountability

Ep 58: Disrupting With Purpose — With Dana Wilson
July 23, 2021

Consumers want to work with advisors like them! Thats according to FlexShares most recent DE&I research. But in an advisory industry that is primarily white and male, finding a Black or LatinX advi