“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. Define Financial founder Taylor Schulte on [Podcast interview begins at 8:35-mark]: The biggest mistakes new financial planners make The big trends he sees with new financial planners The future of the planning industry And more… “I think one of the biggest mistakes that planners make—and I can certainly fall into this trap as well—as we’re going through difficult times, clients are asking really good questions or they’re venting to you, and we want to solve their problem right away, we want…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (October 29-30, 2022)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. One of the most valuable podcast episodes I’ve listened to all year, Bob Seawright shares a number of actionable behavioral finance best practices and covers topics including [Podcast or Video]: A review of “Closed versus Open” systems and Inductive versus Deductive reasoning The advantage of holding our views probabilistically Questions to combat confirmation bias How to make fewer decisions and the importance of checklists A reminder that money is a means to an end And more… “As an advisor, I think…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (March 26-27, 2022)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. Altruist Senior Content Manager Shabana Siyed on all things brand-building including [Podcast]: Common mistakes to avoid as you build your brand How to attract clients you want to work with Appropriate expectations for social media performance “You’re really showing up as you are, which also gives them that space for them to show up as they are, too. You’re able to have those deeper conversations and cultivate a stronger and longer relationship. Then, at that point, it starts to feel more…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (December 18-19, 2021)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. Workweek content creator Nicole Casperson touches on all things disruption including [Podcast or Video]: her professional decision to leave traditional financial media to showcase her personality and interests how women are well poised to leave their mark on a male-dominated financial services industry the traits advisors need to leverage new technologies and create a better client experience “It’s really about being open-minded. It’s about exploring technologies outside of just the ones that you’re already using. Or figuring out among the ones…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (September 11-12, 2021)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. Brittney Castro sits down with Robert Sofia to discuss all things personal branding including: Her strategy behind separating her personal brand from her business What factors to consider when choosing social media platforms to use How to get started and what to prioritize And more… Power Branding With Brittney Castro: How Financial Advisers Can Build Their Brand – Blend Out – MasterClass [Robert Sofia, Snappy Kraken] What to showcase during your job interviews [Podcast at the 8:45-mark or Video]: How To…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (March 20-21, 2021)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. [ICYMI] Shorebridge Wealth Management financial advisor and author Ashby Daniels takes us through his approach to personal branding, how he thinks about content marketing, and the benefits of “learning in public” [Podcast: 32-minutes]: “When I started writing on my blog, which I guess is the essence of the personal band that most people would associate with me, I really did it as more of a way to be in constant communication with my clients. … I just think it’s super-valuable to…
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Weekend Content for New Financial Planners (February 20-21, 2021)
“Weekend Content for New Financial Planners” is a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that I’ve been consuming regarding breaking into financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 advisor Luis Rosa explains the multiple benefits of committing to a content marketing plan and how to get started [Video: 9-minutes]: Content Marketing Is Still The Best Growth Hack [Dasarte Yarnway, Altruist] Altruist’s Marketing Manager Shabana Siyed provides five principles for creating compelling marketing content [Article: 6-minute read]: “I like to think of marketing and content creation as “dating.” When dating, you don’t go into the first date planning to put a ring on it, but rather, you…
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Financial Planning Articles (December 31, 2019)
“Financial Planning Articles” is a collection of articles and research that I’ve been reading regarding financial planning, industry trends, career development, and more. *** This installment of Financial Planning Articles actually begins with two insightful podcasts (with transcripts) from Michael Kitces. The first interviews Kenneth Robinson of Practical Financial Planning and covers a range of valuable topics including credibility benefits from targeting a niche from your previous profession, using a Founders Club to refine your process at launch (and to potentially gain your first clients), and the value of working with a coach. The second podcast was actually just released today and highlights how Peter Lazaroff has been able to…
