Growing an advisory business can create a new set of pressures. More clients can mean less capacity, more operational work, and harder decisions about what comes next. In this episode, Jeremy Houser speaks with Mike Nimmo, CFP®, Senior Vice President of Simplicity Wealth, about how advisors can approach growth, scale, and succession planning. Mike explains …
AI can help financial advisors create content and work more efficiently, but what happens when client data, advertising rules, and compliance enter the picture? In this episode, Jeremy Houser speaks with Jared Margolies, Director of Compliance at Simplicity Group Holdings, about AI, cybersecurity, advertising, and advisor marketing. Jared explains what advisors should consider before sharing …
Financial advisory firms are facing major changes in how clients find advisors, how practices grow, and who will serve the next generation of investors. Preparing early can make those changes easier to manage. In this episode, Jeremy Houser explores how independent financial advisors can build stronger businesses through systems, team development, digital visibility, and succession …
Financial advisors can publish constantly and still struggle to turn attention into trust. A clearer approach starts with being useful, consistent, easy to understand, and available when clients need help. In this episode, Jeremy Houser talks with Thomas Kopelman, Co-Founder of AllStreet Wealth, about building an advisory business through social media and referrals. Thomas explains …
Many financial advisors spend years trying different marketing tactics without feeling like they’re reaching the right people. What if attracting better clients had less to do with chasing leads and more to do with showing who you really are, building trust online, and creating meaningful relationships before the first conversation ever happens? In this episode, …
Helping clients create dependable retirement income has become one of the biggest challenges financial professionals face as pensions continue disappearing. In this episode, Jeremy Houser welcomes Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene to discuss how the retirement income industry is evolving. Grant shares Athene’s approach to long-term growth, transparency, product innovation, and private credit investing while …
Financial advisors are under pressure to serve more clients, improve efficiency, and keep up with rapidly changing technology. How do you use AI without losing the personal relationships that clients value most? And where should advisors begin if they want technology to improve their daily work instead of creating more complexity? In this episode, Jeremy …
Retirement planning isn’t only about finding higher returns. It’s also about deciding how different pieces of a portfolio work together over time. What should advisors look for when evaluating indexed annuities? How can product design, diversification, and long-term thinking influence retirement outcomes? In this episode, Jeremy Houser welcomes Tom Haines, Executive Vice President of Capital …
Technology is advancing quickly, and investors, business owners, and retirees are all trying to understand what it means for their future. Will artificial intelligence create new opportunities, change career paths, reshape investing, or alter retirement planning? Understanding how innovation influences markets and personal finances may become increasingly important in the years ahead. In this episode, …
Today, clients are asking better questions online, and the firms that show up clearly may earn more attention. What does your digital presence tell search tools, social platforms, and real prospects about who you help? In this episode, Jeremy Houser talks with Samantha Russell, Chief Evangelist of FMG, about how financial advisors can improve their …