What if retirement planning wasn’t just about saving but about learning how to spend? In Part 2 of The Human Side of Retirement, Brendan Frazier continues his conversation with Dan Haylett to explore the emotional and psychological aspects of decumulation. They dig into the behavioral side of this transition, why a “save, save, save” mindset …
Retirement isn’t just about reaching a number – it’s a deeply personal transition that requires more than financial planning. By understanding what truly matters beyond the numbers, you can better support clients in creating meaningful and fulfilling retirements. In Part One of this episode, Dan Haylett emphasizes the importance of shifting the focus from financial …
Financial planning is a service-based business. You’re selling the invisible. It can’t be seen, touched or experienced before buying. Prospects are forced to search for other ways to evaluate the value of working with you (most of which are NOT great options to inform such an important decision!). Fortunately, Michael Lecours, a financial advisor and …
The conversations you have with clients during uncertain markets are the most important you’ll ever have. Helping them safely and confidently navigate times like these is likely the single most important thing you’ll ever do… If you know how to do it! In this episode, Brendan walks through a 4-step framework to equip you with …
Most advisors know they need to integrate the human element into their practice. But, it’s hard to decide WHAT to do and HOW to do it. Fortunately, Danielle Howard has successfully studied, tested and integrated the human element into her practice for over 30 years. And, through those years of learning and testing, she built …
Talking about money remains one of the most challenging topics for many, often shrouded in silence and taboo. Why do we hesitate to engage in money conversations, and how can financial advisors help break this cycle? Join Brendan Frazier as he chats with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, the mastermind behind KBK Wealth Connection and author of …
Financial advice is no longer just about offering services—it’s about creating real, meaningful experiences for clients. Because an experience unlike any other is the difference between a one-time sale and a lifelong client. You want to create experiences so exceptional that your clients aren’t even interested in hearing about an alternative. And, they can’t wait …
If you want to grow your advisory business by bringing on new clients, you have to get three things right: Your marketing, messaging and meetings. Marketing: You have to attract the right prospects and repel the wrong ones. Messaging: You have to connect with the prospect. Meetings: You have to create an experience that infuses …
We all have an idea of what retirement will be like. But what happens when reality doesn’t match your expectations? For many, the transition from a structured career to unstructured free time isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s exactly what happened to Tom Pendergast. Tom is a retired professional who found himself facing an …
We all know that true wealth goes far beyond money. Yet, we all act as though money is the ultimate end game. Like when your client says, “Once I get to $_____, then I’ll be ready.” But money is simply a tool to fund the life you want to live. And once you know how …