Advisors Need a Champion Mindset to Go from Good to Great
When you think of highly successful individuals, elite athletes often come to mind. For one, famed boxer Muhammad Ali will always be known as “the Greatest.” In recent years, several athletes have been labeled as GOATs (Greatest Of All Time), including quarterback Tom Brady, gymnast…
Integrating Indexed Annuities Into the 60/40 and Other Portfolios with Laurence Black and Dr. Jay Watson (Ep. 56)
Is the 60/40 portfolio dead? What is it? Why does it matter? Advisors helping clients choose where to allocate their retirement savings increasingly rely on indexed products. Not all products perform the same in different market cycles. Where are markets headed, and how can advisors…
Four Boxes Advisors Should Check Off Their To-Do Lists in 2024
It’s a new year, and 2024 is chock full of opportunities for ambitious advisors who are willing to act strategically to capitalize on them. That’s right, this is not your generic New Year’s resolutions for advisors type of blog post. We’re talking about what’s going…
Wealth Transfer and Tax Planning Opportunities in 2024 with Ed Slott (Ep. 55)
There is a pressing need for advisors to address the rising wealth transfer concerns. There are also evolving tax legislations to be considered. How can advisors navigate these changing environments? Find out in this episode of The Breakthrough Advisor™ as Ed Slott, founder and president…
Widows drop advisors like flies. How to avoid becoming a statistic.
The first conversation an advisor has with a surviving spouse shouldn’t be after a client has died. There are many reasons to include both spouses in financial planning conversations, yet many advisors fail to do so. Spouses often look at investing and retirement in different…
Simplify and De-Mystify Tax Planning with Chris Field (Ep. 52)
Many clients experience a huge gap between the services they expect and the services provided by their advisors. This difference is evident in tax planning. In fact, 92% of clients expect tax planning advice, but only 25% get it! (Source: Spectrem Group) In this episode,…
Navigating Uncertainty in Retirement with Michael Harris and Steve Gresham (Ep. 51)
There’s an emerging opportunity gap where 75% of boomers would like more protected lifetime income but only 33% say they hear their advisors talk about it.
Engaging Client Advice Around Moments That Matter with Philipp Hecker (Ep. 50)
The financial services industry is shifting. Moving beyond investment products, clients want personalized advice that is timely, relevant, and impactful. In other words, they want proactive advice during moments that matter. In this episode, Philipp Hecker, the CEO of Bento Engine, joins Jack Martin to…
Charting New Paths with Jeff Maxey (Ep. 48)
Marking a remarkable milestone, InsurMark recently celebrated its 40th anniversary! And amidst this jubilant occasion, InsurMark also appointed a new president, Jeff Maxey, who is on a mission to help advisors take their businesses to new levels of success. In this episode, Jack Martin interviews…
Personalized Longevity Can Address Your Client’s Scariest Wealth and Health Pain Points with Heather Holmes (Ep. 46)
In this episode, Heather Holmes, the founder and CEO of Genivity, joins Jack Martin to explore the firm’s Health Analysis and Longevity Optimizer (HALO) and ways it’s revolutionizing longevity planning for advisors and their clients.