The Flexible Advisor
Business & Economics Podcasts
Flexibility can be a game-changer. It cultivates the thinking, practices, and solutions a leader needs to anticipate challenges, recognize opportunity, facilitate successful outcomes, and thrive while others struggle to adapt. Welcome to The Flexible Advisor — a podcast hosted by Northern Trust Asset Management’s Laura Gregg and David Partain. Join us for insightful, sometimes provocative, conversations with thought leaders across our industry and others. With each episode we investigate today’s most pertinent topics and new approaches for financial professionals seeking to be better guides and partners for their clients. We’re committed to bringing you the kind of insight you need to conduct a relevant and growing advisory practice in today’s environment. Together, let’s help your clients address their evolving concerns, and build productive, long-term relationships with a new generation of clients as well. Visit our website to learn more: https://ntam.northerntrust.com/
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United States
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Flexibility can be a game-changer. It cultivates the thinking, practices, and solutions a leader needs to anticipate challenges, recognize opportunity, facilitate successful outcomes, and thrive while others struggle to adapt. Welcome to The Flexible Advisor — a podcast hosted by Northern Trust Asset Management’s Laura Gregg and David Partain. Join us for insightful, sometimes provocative, conversations with thought leaders across our industry and others. With each episode we investigate today’s most pertinent topics and new approaches for financial professionals seeking to be better guides and partners for their clients. We’re committed to bringing you the kind of insight you need to conduct a relevant and growing advisory practice in today’s environment. Together, let’s help your clients address their evolving concerns, and build productive, long-term relationships with a new generation of clients as well. Visit our website to learn more: https://ntam.northerntrust.com/
Language:
English
Episodes
Trust Strategies that Build Client Trust — With Nikè Anani (Ep. 105)
5/3/2024
Amid the Great Wealth Transfer, advisors are seeing a paradigm shift in the way clients are approaching their wealth and legacy strategies. In the second of a two-part series with Nikè Anani, Director of Next Generation for Northern Trust Wealth Management, The Flexible Advisor podcast looks at some ways in which advisors can help satisfy … Read More Read More
Duration:00:26:20
Helping a New Generation – and Your Practice – Ascend – with Nikè Anani (Ep. 104)
4/9/2024
The emerging generation of adults — particularly family business owners — are grapplingwith challenges and responsibilities their parents did not. In this episode, Laura Gregg speakswith Nikè Anani, Director of Next Generation at Northern Trust Wealth Management. Basedon personal experience running her own enterprising family office and finding her joy andpurpose in consulting with rising gen people like herself. Nike identifies … Read More Read More
Duration:00:35:03
Ep 103: Meet Your New Intern: Generative AI – With John Prendergast
1/19/2024
How generative AI could transform your practice. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with John Prendergast, co-founder and CEO of Blueleaf. John puts the strengths (and shortcomings) ofgenerative AI into context for advisors – and suggests how this “lazy intern” shouldbe managed. John discusses:● What generative AI is, how it evolved, and … Read More Read More
Duration:00:45:22
Ep 102: Coaching Parents Through Some Tough Lessons – With Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D.
1/5/2024
Helping clients address multiple objectives can be fraught with any number of misconceptions, ingrained assumptions, and fears. Laura Gregg and David Partain talked with Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D., founder of The Thrive Financial Empowerment Center, to talk about balancing the desire to finance children’s higher education with the need to work toward a secure retirement. Leaning … Read More Read More
Duration:00:39:42
Ep 101: Why Succession Planning Is Essential – With Linda Willis
12/8/2023
Many advisors have yet to move beyond a vague idea of what a succession plan might look like, let alone formalizing one. While the concept of succession should be considered in every stage of your business, it becomes critical in the later stages. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Linda Willis, … Read More Read More
Duration:00:22:21
Ep 100: What Have We Done?!
10/27/2023
As The Flexible Advisor marks its 100th episode, content marketing strategist Matt Halloran joins hosts Laura Gregg and David Partain to discuss the podcast’s genesis, evolving scope, and most impactful topics. Originally focusing on proprietary research, The Flexible Advisor has become a dynamic forum exploring multiple aspects of many topics concerning financial advisors and planners … Read More Read More
Duration:00:28:51
Ep 99: Assessing the Impact of Secure Act 2.0 — With Lee Freitag
9/22/2023
Limited access and chronic under-saving continue to leave many Americans ill-equipped for retirement. New legislation may have a meaningful impact in getting more people access and saving in workplace sponsored retirement plans. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain are joined by Lee Freitag, former practice lead of the Retirement Solutions Group at Northern … Read More Read More
Duration:00:26:06
Ep 98: Your Personal Brand: Capitalize on Your Strengths – With Susan Danzig
9/1/2023
Creating a distinct personal brand may be the most important (and underestimated) thing you can do to attract ideal clients and enhance your practice. In this podcast episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain invite Susan Danzig, a certified business development coach, to discuss how your brand can help clients and prospects understand who you are … Read More Read More
Duration:00:30:27
Ep 97: The Art of the Nudge – With Patrick Fagan
8/4/2023
We know that internal biases form specific client personas which, in turn, shape a person’s approach to making financial decisions. Financial professionals can use those biases as a “nudge” rather than an obstacle to build more productive client relationships. In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Patrick Fagan, Chief Scientific Officer at … Read More Read More
Duration:00:36:37
Ep 96: Reaching and Retaining Next-Generation Investors – with Ryan George
6/29/2023
The rapid expansion of social media and artificial intelligence within the financial services space holds undeniable implications for the advisor/client dynamic – particularly when it comes to young investors. Ryan George, Chief Marketing Officer at Docupace, shares insights from his firm’s recent white paper — Five Ways to Capitalize on the Changing Attitudes of American … Read More Read More
Duration:00:29:51
Ep 95: Clients Want More Than Advice; They Want A Plan – With Chazz Logue
6/16/2023
Why pay a financial advisor for services available on a host of digital platforms? Today’s clients expect more from a paid financial professional than a diversified investment portfolio. They appreciate advice, but they expect a plan. In this episode, Laura Gregg speaks with Chazz Logue, Regional Director and Business Development Team Lead of Advice and … Read More Read More
Duration:00:27:36
Ep 94: When Children Are Not Part of the Plan – With Pamela Lucina
4/28/2023
The new generation of investors includes a growing and influential population: childless/child-free clients. They present a distinctly unique set of priorities, objectives, concerns, and expectations. In this episode, Pamela Lucina, President of the Northern Trust Institute and Head of Trust and Advisory Practice, talks with Laura Gregg and David Partain about this demographic, and why … Read More Read More
Duration:00:22:01
Ep 93: Two Pages That Can Elevate Your Clients’ Experience – with Brad Connors of iWealth
3/24/2023
Clients who feel engaged in the planning process are more likely to have a positive experience. But how do you better engage clients in the process? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Brad Connors, CEO of iWealth. Brad talks about iWealth’s proprietary software, FDC Plan on Purpose, which helps advisors demonstrate … Read More Read More
Duration:00:31:49
EP 92: The Financial Coach Can Use A Coach – With Lacy Garcia of Willow
3/8/2023
It’s not just you. Most advisors face the same challenge. Your client base is broadening and diversifying. You need to provide more sophisticated, more personalized solutions but where do you find the right resources? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Lacy Garcia, Founder and CEO of Willow, an award-winning financial technology … Read More Read More
Duration:00:25:24
Ep 91: Going Solo: Making a Leap of Faith — with Kaysian Gordon
3/2/2023
Building a practice from scratch after years in a large-team environment may not be easy, but it can be immensely rewarding. In this episode, we invited Kaysian Gordon, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Kaysi Gordon Financial Planning, to talk about how she came to that decision, and the lessons she has learned that can benefit … Read More Read More
Duration:00:24:51
Ep 90: Overcoming Adversity: GRIT As A Game Changer — With Austin Hatch
2/10/2023
It’s True: GRIT can be a game-changer. In this episode, Austin Hatch – a motivational speaker, athlete, and remarkable survivor—shares his inspiring journey and lessons that can help others respond to unexpected circumstances. Tune in for Austin’s powerful story and learn how the G.R.I.T. framework can help managers adapt to today’s challenges. Austin discusses: Helping … Read More Read More
Duration:00:30:22
Ep 89: Assessing The Advisor Landscape—with Michelle Lynn of Bloomberg
1/27/2023
What has changed in the advisor landscape? What are advisors doing differently? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain talk with Michelle Lynn, Global Head of Data Science and Insights at Bloomberg Media Organization about the research she leads on the state of the advisor landscape. Michelle explains why Bloomberg supports this long-running study … Read More Read More
Duration:00:26:59
Ep 88: How SEC rule 206(4) could change your business model — With Paul Binnion
1/13/2023
Are you familiar with the SEC’s 206(4) proposal? Will you be compliant? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain are joined by Paul Binnion of Hanlon Investment Management to consider the intent and potential impact of the proposal. If you outsource certain investment functions or have been evaluating third-party service providers, join us to … Read More Read More
Duration:00:36:20
Ep 87: Take Your Passion To Work Today with Regina Huber
11/25/2022
How can your favorite pastime — running, cooking, travel… whatever — boost your performance, increase job satisfaction, build a stronger team culture? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain speak with Regina Huber, the CEO and founder of Transform Your Performance, about the powerful connection between our hobbies and our professional lives. Regina discusses: … Read More Read More
Duration:00:31:17
Ep 86: Your Most Valuable Asset: Personal Branding with April Rudin
10/28/2022
Just as people look online to check a restaurant or service provider before making a reservation or appointment, prospects and referrals are probably vetting you (among others) to determine whether to contact you. Who are they seeing? In this episode, Laura Gregg and David Partain dive into the world of digital marketing and personal branding … Read More Read More
Duration:00:29:15