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Ep. 27: The "Guru Gap" in Financial Services

In this special episode recorded live at The College’s Horizons 2025 conference, Professor of Practice Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® speaks with author David McKnight about the ubiquitous nature of financial planning “gurus” in the media today and how their advice, while it may give your clients comfort, may not always be in their best interest. They talk about how to differentiate sound advice from sound bites, and why financial professionals should keep open dialogues with clients about things they hear and what’s backed up by the facts.
Any views or opinions expressed in this podcast are the hosts’ and guests' own and do not necessarily represent those of The American College of Financial Services.
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Ep. 26: Empowering Clients Through Financial Planning

Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® joins Jean Chatzky for a conversation on how financial professionals can specifically tailor their client approach to suit women at any stage of life, including planning with their spouse, as single individuals, or in divorced or widowed situations. In addition, they examine how making financial planning more personable and making client goals central to the planning process can create better outcomes for both advisors and clients while building more trusting planning relationships.
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Ep. 25: Social Security in Retirement Planning

Host Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® welcomes Jason Fichtner, PhD, an expert on Social Security and retirement policy, for a conversation on the current status and future of the popular and cornerstone benefit program. They cover the impact of the latest regulatory updates on Social Security, what may happen to benefits in the future, and how financial professionals can work with their clients to secure their retirement planning.
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Ep. 24: Secrets of Sound and Smart Investing

Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) Program Director Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® speaks with Meb Faber, chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, for a historical look at the ups and downs of stock and investment markets, as well as their impacts on tax and retirement planning.
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Ep. 23: What’s Next in Lifelong Learning

Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Jared Trexler and College President and CEO George Nichols III, CAP® sit down for a wide-ranging discussion on The College’s major accomplishments in 2024, how the financial services industry and higher education are changing, and how The College is moving to meet the moment in 2025 and beyond.
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Ep. 22: Making an Impact Through Philanthropic Planning

Host Joellen Meckley, JD, MHS, ChSNC® joins Andrew Tudor, CFP®, RICP®, CAP® for a conversation on the options that exist today for powering philanthropic planning including donor-advised funds (DAFs), and the importance of adding charitable giving to your client conversations.
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Ep. 21: A Deep Dive Into Tax-Informed Planning

Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® joins Alan Gassman, JD, LLM, AEP® — one of the many thought leaders from The College's new Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™) Program — for an in-depth discussion of tax law and planning, as well as the impacts tax can have on all stages of a client’s life. They examine the connections between taxes and family expenses, small business growth, retirement and legacy planning, and more to show how tax-informed planning can take your practice to the next level.
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Ep. 20: The Power of Coordinated Planning

Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC® speaks with Padric H.B. Scott, AEP®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, WMCP®, CCFC, CAP®, MSFP, founder and CEO of Crossroads Capital Partners and a member of The College’s FinServe Network and NextGen Advisory Task Force, about his philosophy of coordinated planning. They discuss Scott’s background in the NFL and transition to financial services, as well how he has adapted the strategies of a winning football team to a new approach toward managing client relationships.
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Ep. 19: How Diversity Enhances Financial Services

Host Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC® welcomes the creators of the SER Latin@ Summit – Anna N’Jie-Konte, MBA, CFP® and Vanessa Martinez – for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and a conversation about how their event brings financial professionals from the Latino community together. They also discuss how cultural norms and understanding can be used to bridge divides between advisors and clients.
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Ep. 18: Money and Meaning in Retirement Planning

Host Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® talks with retirement planning experts Daniel Crosby, PhD, and Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® to examine the latest in behavioral finance knowledge and insights present in Crosby’s upcoming book, The Soul of Wealth. They discuss how to ensure your clients’ happiness and wellbeing in retirement, the power of psychology in financial planning, the importance of understanding clients’ money stories, and more.
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