The Flexible Advisor

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Ep 57: Guiding Women Through Divorce – With Steph Wagner
July 09, 2021

While divorce rates have decreased over the last 20 years according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the rates of divorce among baby boomers are increasing. Because family wealth tends to be much higher at

Ep 56: Assess Before Building A Diversity & Inclusion Program – With Kemy Joseph, CEO of F.E.A.R.S Advantage
June 25, 2021

Assess before you make a mess, is what Kemy Joseph, CEO and DEI Strategist at F.E.A.R.S. Advantage tells Laura Gregg and David Partain in this episode of The Flexible Advisor. Kemy talks about the s

Ep 55: Consumer Preferences In Hiring a Financial Planner — With Dr. Miranda Reiter, CFP®, Texas Tech University
June 11, 2021

Whats most important when choosing a financial planner? Does race and gender outweigh other characteristics like age, years of experience or levels of trust? Dr. Miranda Reiter, CFP, from Texas Tec

Ep 54: Finding Your Ideal Clients Through Content Marketing — With Samuel Deane
June 01, 2021

How do conversations with your prospects start? Is it about their needs or about your firm? Samuel Deane, CEO of Deane Financial Partners, talks about his experience as an immigrant seeking the American dream and why taking a traditional wealth managem...

Ep 53: Finding and Retaining Women Advisors — With Jana Gregorek, Visionary Wealth Advisors
May 25, 2021

FlexShares research continues to confirm that high-net-worth clients prefer advisors with a similar culture and gender and whom they feel will understand their unique needs. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak about the growing importa...

Ep 52: Conquering Stress Through Flexible Work Arrangements — With Lauren Oschman, CFP®
May 14, 2021

As vaccinations ramp up and offices are re-open, many firms are facing a dilemma: Bring the entire staff back, create a hybrid team model or go fully virtual? In this fourth episode of our Advisor We

Ep 51: Conquering Stress with Productivity — With Patty Kreamer, CPO®
April 29, 2021

Is work getting the best of you? Do you wish you had more control over your life and time? In this third episode of our advisor wellness series, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Productivity Coach, Patty Kreamer.

Ep 50: FPA’s NexGen and LGBTQ Outreach — With Joey Stemmle, President, FPA NexGen
April 16, 2021

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is taking action to drive change in our industry through both its NexGen and Pride Planners programs. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak wit

Ep 49: Conquering Stress: Harnessing the Power of Your Anxiety — With Dr. Chloe Carmichael
April 08, 2021

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 healt...

Ep 48: Conquering Stress and Coming Back Stronger — with Dr. Jack Singer
March 30, 2021

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 Advi