TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast 82 - (Less) Lonely Money
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Oct 23, 2025 Join financial psychologist Meghaan Lurtz, an expert in personal financial planning, as she dives into the nuances of financial psychology. She explains its importance for advisers and highlights common communication gaps with clients. Discover how to effectively engage couples in financial discussions and build trust quickly through follow-up questions. Meghaan also emphasizes the need for structured conversations about values, urging advisers to practice their communication skills for better client relationships.
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Lisbon Off‑Site And Listener Callout
- The TRAP hosts held an off-site in Lisbon where they agreed to consult listeners on the show's future.
- They asked listeners for input on what TRAP should become next.
Beware One‑Size‑Fits‑All Allocation Calls
- Vanguard's 70% bonds / 30% equities call is a broad, time‑horizon opinion and not a one-size-fits-all.
- Panelists stress tailoring allocations to client goals and sticking to a plan.
Timing Markets Destroys Long‑Term Wealth
- Investing at all-time highs historically outperformed trying to switch to cash after highs.
- Schroders data shows switching to cash after highs materially destroyed long-term wealth.
