Swift Chats in the Financial Services Industry

In this unique Swift Chat, recorded live in the Social/Digital Hub at the 2023 Morningstar Investment Conference (MICUS) in Chicago, honorary “Hubster” Shawna Ohm of Content 151 flips the script as she interviews Marie Swift and Jonny Swift of Impact Communications. The trio shares some of their marketing and PR insights in relation to some of the hot topic items at MICUS 2023 like AI. They share how firms both large and small can integrate AI in their marketing efforts to help create content, generate leads, and even help with client retention. Marie and Jonny also share some actionable takeaways for firms looking to up their PR and marketing game. Learn more about Shawna Ohm and Content 151 here: www.Content151.com Find more great content from the Social/Digital Hub here: www.SocialDigitalHub.com

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Daniel Satchkov, Co-Founder and President of RiXtrema, a pioneer in developing innovative tools for financial advisors using machine learning (AI) and data science. Daniel dives into RiXtrema's two groundbreaking AI-driven productivity tools: AdvisorAI™ and 401kAI™. 401kAI is a tool for advisors to use as they court and seek to win the business of plan sponsors. It contains detailed data on 850,000 retirement plans, with full information on all current laws, regulations, and legal cases, and is integrated with compliance tools. 401kAI can summarize dozens of plans with one click, help write custom emails for the plan, and create effective calling pitches for a plan. AdvisorAI is a tool for advisors to improve productivity with portfolio analysis and creation of custom emails and calling pitches. The tool summarizes all aspects of portfolio risk in one click, creates custom emails for each lead, learns in detail about each lead’s financial situation, knows services the advisor can offer to get a meeting, and is integrated with their compliance tools. Learn more about Daniel, RiXtrema, 401kAI™, and AdvisorAI™ at RiXtrema.com

​In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Michael Lecours, CFP®, Co-Founder of fpPathfinder, a company that helps financial advisors become more efficient, innovative and systematized by quickly solving planning problems and questions from clients using fpPathfinder's checklists and flowcharts. Michael shares the journey that led him to develop this unique concept of using checklists and flowcharts to drive impactful conversations and uncover planning opportunities, born out of a desire to streamline complex financial discussions. Michael also shares an upcoming webinar discussing the Master List of Goals, developed in collaboration with Morningstar researchers, that revolutionizes client-advisor interactions. Learn more and register for webinar here: Expanding Opportunities: Mastering Client Goal Setting for Financial Success [September 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm CT] ​ Learn more about Michael and fpPathfinder at www.fpPathfinder.com

This special Swift Chat comes to you live from the Social/Digital Hub at the 2023 Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago - April 25-27. Hosts Marie Swift and Jonny Swift, along with Honorary Hubsters Shawna Ohm of Content 151 and Victor Gaxiola of TechGirl Financial, speak with some big names about why they love coming to the Morningstar Investment Conference, highlights from various presentations, as well as takeaways from the conversations happening in the exhibit hall. Guests Include: Leslie Marshall of Mesmerise Daniel Dusina of Blue Chip Partners Jamie Hopkins of Carson Group Brian Portnoy of Shaping Wealth Dr. Preston Cherry of Concurrent Financial Planning Tyrone Ross Jr. of Turnqey Labs Shana Sissel of Banríon Capital Management J. Alan Reid and Alex Thaler of Iconik

In this special Swift Chats, we're live at the 2023 T3 - Technology Tools for Today Advisor Conference in Tampa, which took place March 13-16. Host Marie Swift talks with an array of guests in the T3 Podcast Station powered by Myriad Advisor Solutions about their big takeaways from #T32023, as well as why they love the T3 community and keep coming back to the T3 conference year after year. A few of the VIP guests even discuss some big announcements shared at the conference. Guests include: Bridget Grimes and Katie Burke of Equita Financial Network Robert Steinberg of Blue Chip Partners Christophe Gauthron of Kwanti Mike Lecours of fpPathfinder Ryan Marcus of MarketCounsel

In this podcast special recorded live in the T3 Podcast Station powered by Myriad Advisor Solutions at the 2023 T3 Technology Tools for Today Advisor Conference, co-hosts Marie Swift and Jonny Swift speak to conference speakers, industry thought leaders and advisors about what's hot and happening at #T32023. From intriguing presentations on the main stage to all the fintech on display in the exhibit hall, hear the biggest takeaways and insights from: Joel BruckensteinT3 Technology Tools for TodayBob VeresInside InformationJohn MackowiakAdvyzonBrian EdelmanFCISpenser SegalActiFINitin SethIncedoDigital Privacy & ProtectionJohn O'ConnellThe Oasis GroupCraig IskowitzEzra GroupJason StippThomas AvilesMorningstarErin GossBlue Chip Partners

In this special Swift Chat podcast episode, Marie Swift interviews a range of guests from the 2023 AICPA & CIMA Personal Financial Planning Summit held at Dimensional Fund Advisors Headquarters in Austin, TX January 30 - February 1. Guests share some of their biggest takeaways from the various sessions as well as why they love attending the summit every year. Marie also speaks with Lyle Benson, Program Chair, AICPA & CIMA Personal Financial Planning Summit 2023, shortly after the summit sharing highlights and insights. Guests in order of Appearance: Eddie Kramer, Shareholder and Financial Advisor at Abacus Planning Group Rob Krueger, Senior Principal at Alexander Randolph Louise Hunter, former financial advisor, now retired​ Kevin Kennedy, Founder of Kennedy Wealth and Tax Management Jonny Swift, Vice President and Director of Social/Digital Strategy at Impact Communications KayDee Cole, Founder and CEO of Clarity Wealth Development Susan Bradley, Founder of the Sudden Money® Institute Lisa Crafford, Director, Head of Business Consulting at BNY Mellon | Pershing Lyle Benson, Founder and President of L.K. Benson & Company

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Bridget Grimes, CFP® and Katie Burke, CFP®, Co-Founders of Equita Financial Network, an entity that empowers independent, women-led financial planning firms to provide outstanding service to their clients, achieve business success, and leverage a network that allows them to do their life’s work without sacrificing what matters most. Katie and Bridget share their stories about starting out in the financial services industry, breaking out to start their own firms, and how they came together to form Equita. The trio also discuss the challenges women face in the industry and how the Equita Financial Network can help support them by creating a reliable community helping all women achieve their goals. Learn more about Equita Financial Network at: https://www.EquitaFN.com

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications Inc. speaks with George Kinder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. The two discuss mindfulness skills to help yourself live the life you want to live and what the Registered Life Planner designation means. Learn more about George and his work at www.KinderInstitute.com

In this Swift Chat conversation, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Joel Bruckenstein, President of Technology Tools for Today, about what to expect at the T3 2023 conference March 13-16 in Tampa. Joel shares some of the featured speakers appearing at this year's conference, some of the topics and trends that will be discussed, as well as what to expect at this year's exhibit hall. The two also discuss all the details around lodging and planning to maximize your T3 experience Learn more at: T3Confrences.com

In this special Swift Chat episode, Marie Swift interviews a range of guests from the 2022 MarketCounsel Summit held at the Four Seasons Las Vegas December 5-8, 2022. While the audio clips have been stitched together to create one full podcast episode, the video interviews are available as single clips on a Vimeo Showcase. Links to the video clips are below. Guests in Order of Appearance: T3 - Technology Tools for TodayEzra Group, LLC​InformaBlue Chip Partners, Inc.InvestInUGMO​Arbor Private Wealth, LLC There are soooooo many great insights in this "recorded live at a conference" episode. Listen in! Link to video interviews here.

In this Swift Chat conversation, Marie Swift speaks with James Lange of Lange Financial Group, LLC about how to cut through the noise of an endless stream of marketing campaigns. Companies like yours may think they're playing baseball, but customers and clients are actually playing dodgeball. The two discuss how Lange's own experiences inspired him to move into the niche of fincnail advice for parents of special-needs children, the best ways to connect with potential clients, and the overlooked value of paper mail. You can learn more about Lange's work at www.PayTaxesLater.com and you can access the Special Advisory Report for parents with special needs children at www.DisabledChildPlanning.com

In this In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Kellan Brown, Vice President of Business Development Strategic Partnerships in the Retirement Strategies Division at FAR, Finance of America Reverse, and Jean Heath, CIMA®, head of Asset Manager Network at Envestnet. The trio discuss the importance of structured mentorship programs, how their respective companies implement their own mentorship programs, and how those mentorship programs help in building a strong workplace culture. The three women also share their own experiences in mentorship programs both as a mentee when starting their careers and as mentors as they've established themselves in their careers. Learn more about Kellan and Finance of America Reverse at: www.FAR.com Learn more about Jean Heath and Envestnet at: www.Envestnet.com

In this Swift Chat compilation episode from the FPA Kansas City Symposium from August 2022 and the FPA Kansas City chapter meeting in September 2022, host Marie Swift, CEO of Impact Communications, interviews a range of guests about their experiences at the events including: - Micha Baxley, Vice President of Business Development of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America - Mike Flinn, Vice President of National Sales with BOK Financial - Advisor Trust Services - Brian Willet, CEO of Advisor Game Plan LLC - Michael Kitces, Head of Planning Strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners - Colin Swift, Digital Media Production and Relationship Manager at Impact Communications, Inc. - Jonny Swift, Vice President and Director of Social/Digital Strategy for Impact Communications, Inc. Learn more about the FPA Kansas City chapter events here.

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Alyssa Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at HCR Wealth Advisors, a RIA firm with fiduciary values based in Los Angeles. The two discuss how HCR uses technology and people to build an empowered and collaborative workplace culture. They also share highlights from the recent WealthManagement.com "Wealthies" awards where Alyssa was up for CTO of the year. Learn more about HCR Wealth at: www.HCRWealth.com

In this Swift Chat conversation, recorded live while at the T3 Conference in May 2022, Marie Swift of Impact Communications speaks with Rich Cancro, Founder and CEO of AdvisorEngine. The two discuss what makes the T3 Conference so unique as well as Cancro's T3 presentation on questions that an advisor should be thinking about for the future of their business and how to deliver a service to clients of which they're really proud. They also take a look at the first issue of AdvisorEngine's new publication called Action! magazine and Marie gets the inside scoop on what to expect at AdvisorEngine's annual >drive Conference, which ultimately happened the week after T3 in Austin.​ To learn more about Rich Cancro and AdvisorEngine please visit: www.AdvisorEngine.com To learn more about T3 Conferences please visit: www.T3Conferences.com

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Blain Wease, President of Provincial Development Group, LLC about what makes Provincial different in their approach to helping wealth management firms implement solutions. Working with RIAs and Broker Dealers, Blain shares how Provincial's comprehensive system improves the health of the firm. They discuss leadership, key metrics and insights on meeting goals by optimizing opportunity. To learn more about Blain and Provincial Development Group please visit: www.ProvincialDevelopment.com

In this second episode of the new FAR Sight Advisor series brought to you by Finance of America Reverse (FAR) and their Retirement Strategies Division, Marie Swift interviews a variety of guests live at the InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summit held this summer in Denver. Marie and the guests discussed Imposter Syndrome and if they had been misidentified in their careers due to some sort of age and/or gender bias. Some shared how at times they might not truly deserve to be in their positions, when they were actually well qualified and successful in their roles. They discuss the ways they have positioned themselves as they have grown in the industry. They touch on mentorship and bringing up the next generation of women in the profession. ​Podcast guests in order of appearance: Kellan Brown – Finance of America Reverse Jean Heath – Envestnet Mary Ellyse Fendig – Northstar Financial & Retirement Planning John Mackowiak – Advyzon Lucila Williams – Intentional Advisor Laura Combs - Mercer Advisors Renée Pichette – Mercer Advisors

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift speaks with Craig Iskowitz, Founder and CEO of Ezra Group, a boutique strategy consulting and research firm. The two discuss the new Ezra Group WealthTech Integration Score, a unique score for FinTech vendors to help wealth management firms build seamless integrated tech stacks. Craig dives into how the score is determined and what that means for FinTech vendors as well as the wealth management firms deciding between different applications. To learn more about Craig, Ezra Group and the Ezra Group Integration Score please visit: www.EzraGroupLLC.com

In this Swift Chat episode, Marie Swift speaks with Mitch Martin, founder and CEO of Stonebridge Wealth Management, about his work specializing in financial planning for clients in the arts, entertainmentm and sports industries. The two discuss his passion to give people who have acquired wealth suddenly a person they can trust to give sound advice, his focus on achievement-based planning, and aligning a client's investments with their values. Learn more about Stonebridge Wealth Management at https://www.StoneBridgeAdvisers.com/