Fintech CEOs Adam Holt (Asset-Map.com) and Derek Notman (Conneqtor.co and Couplr.ai) host the Rethink. Financial Advice podcast. With decades of real-world expe...
Why advisors are failing at organic growth featuring Joe Duran
Why are advisors failing at organic growth?In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman recorded live in person with industry titan Joe Duran while attending the Fearless Investing summit hosted by Nitrogen. The talk about organic growth, rollups (not the kind you eat, lol!), how selling has become a dirty word and that advisors are not spending enough time selling. Jump in to hear this interesting podcast and perspective and learn some tips you can apply today.Joe discusses:Organic growth versus consolidationHow we need to get back to sales and training the next generation of advisors how to do itThe low percentage of time advisors are focused on salesPE’s role in growthAnd moreResources: Follow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Joe Duran:Follow Joe Duran on LinkedInLearn more about Rise Growth PartnersConnect With Adam Holt:Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:LinkedIn: Derek NotmanCheck out Couplr.AIAbout Our Guest:Joe Duran is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and a prominent figure in the financial industry. He is the founding partner of United Capital, recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing wealth counseling firms. Before establishing United Capital, Duran served as president of GE Private Asset Management. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned MBA degrees from both Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley. Duran frequently provides financial commentary on television networks such as CNBC and CNN, and has been profiled in publications including The New York Times and SmartMoney. He resides in Laguna Beach, California, with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters.In addition to his role at United Capital, Duran built and led Centurion Capital as its president, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen in the financial sector.Duran's journey began in Zimbabwe, where he faced significant challenges during his upbringing. At 18, he left for London with just $200, marking the start of his remarkable career. Throughout his professional life, Duran has emphasized the importance of optimism, integrity, and service. He advocates for viewing the world as a kind place, giving more than one takes, and maintaining a clear vision of one's values and goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Invest in conversations before technology featuring Derrick Kinney
What do Life Planning and Dream of Freedom have to do with being a Fiduciary? In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman speak with successful advisor turned speaker and author Derrick Kinney to chat about our obsession with technology over humanity. A fun conversation covering things from to differentiate ourselves through stories to what people (clients) actually want.Join us as we talk about:Coming up with a different elevator pitchCreating focus time and disconnecting from digitalFocusing on less technology and more conversationsGetting clear on what problem you solve and who you solve it forAnd moreResources: Follow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Derrick Kinney:Follow Derrick Kinney on LinkedInCheck out SuccessForAdvisors.comConnect With Adam Holt:Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:Check out Couplr AILinkedIn: Derek NotmanAbout Our Guest:Derrick Kinney is a financial educator, author, and speaker known for simplifying complex financial topics. He founded and led Derrick Kinney & Associates, a financial planning firm, for over 25 years before selling it to focus on broader financial education initiatives. As the CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the Good Money Podcast, Kinney encourages individuals to earn more and leverage their wealth for positive impact. His book, "Good Money Revolution," is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. Kinney has been featured on major media outlets, including CNBC, FOX News, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TradePMR's Product Vision for Advisors featuring Jon Patullo
Peering into the future from a product leader's perspective.In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman had a nice conversation with Jon Patullo, Chief Product Officer at TradePMR, about the future of advice. We cover everything from their service orientated model to support advisors to how AI is quickly accelerating. Jump in and learn how an industry insider sees advice today and where it’s headed.We talk about:Scale efficiency with open architectureAI supporting AdvisorsTradePMR’s acquisition by Robinhood and the future of human adviceLeveraging open APIs from vendors to drive innovationThe speed of AI and how if you don’t pay attention you will be left behindAnd moreResources:Follow Jon Patullo on LinkedInLearn more about TradePMR RIA Custody ServicesFollow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Adam Holt:[email protected] Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:Check out Couplr AILinkedIn: Derek Notman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Organic growth, investors, and exits with Abby Salameh
What’s your advisor Swan Song?In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman spoke with pivotal figure Abby Salameh about organic growth, PE & VC investors and their impact on wealth management firms, and exit strategies. Everything from organic growth and acquisitions to the impact of AI, we have a fun chat that is sure to give you some great insights and action items.We talk about:Private equity (PE) firms impact on the wealth management landscape - How RFG advisors are Organically growing at 20 percent year-over-year. Is being acquired (PE) a good long term strategy for an advisors business? What are the true impacts?The Importance of technology in reducing operational burdensThe $30 trillion wealth transfer to womenThe Need for an organic growth strategy for acquisitions (Growth Rate.. not just ARRAI's potential impact on marketing and operational efficiencyAnd moreResources:Follow Abby Salameh on LinkedInLearn more about RFG AdvisoryFollow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Adam Holt:[email protected] Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:Check out Couplr AILinkedIn: Derek Notman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is there a Massive opportunity in the Life Insurance market? Featuring Tony Steuer
Is Life Insurance a ripe opportunity for financial advisors? In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman invite Tony Steuer into the Rethink Tank to talk about all things life insurance and how it might just be the next blue ocean opportunity.. Tony shares his perspective on life insurance as both an advisor, insurance expert, and fee-based consultant.We chat about:The shift in financial adviceThe error of neglecting life insuranceThe complexity of insurance productsRegulatory & Market issuesThe Consumer DisconnectAdvice for improving our IndustryRecommendations for Financial Planners and AUM RIAsAnd moreResources: Follow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Tony Steuer:Follow Tony on LinkedInJoin Tony’s Money Club on his websiteBuy Tony’s Book: Questions and Answers on Life InsuranceConnect With Adam Holt:Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:Couplr AILinkedIn: Derek NotmanAbout Our Guest:Tony Steuer is an experienced insurance advisor specializing in life insurance policy review and financial literacy. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked predominantly as a fee-based consultant, advising wealth managers, trust officers, and attorneys on the efficacy and value of life insurance policies. He has served on the California Department of Insurance curriculum board, ensuring the proper education of life insurance producers and is an expert content reviewer for esteemed financial platforms like Forbes, Bankrate, and Nerd wallet and commonly a guest on news programs. Additionally, Tony is an author of a well-regarded book, "Questions and Answers on Life Insurance," which has been used in numerous personal finance courses and has won an award for excellence in financial literacy education. He now advises a firm engaged in the insurance sector and actively raises awareness about life insurance through various media appearances and his podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fintech CEOs Adam Holt (Asset-Map.com) and Derek Notman (Conneqtor.co and Couplr.ai) host the Rethink. Financial Advice podcast. With decades of real-world experience as veteran and actively practicing advisors and CFPs, they’re rethinking what it takes to succeed as a financial advisor in the 21st century. Challenging the status quo, Holt and Notman examine practice management, technology, planning, products, delivery of advice, digital marketing, designations, compensation, licenses, types of advisors, mindset, and entrepreneurship – all thoroughly explored and debated. Starting, growing, and running an advisory practice should no longer be done like it’s 1985. Notman and Holt ask the tough questions to get the answers no one else is telling you. Fresh, innovative, brutally honest, inspiring, tactical, and a side of peaceful rebellion banter – just what you needed to learn something new and walk away with a smile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.