Evidence Based Investing: Sticking to Science When It Comes To Your Money (EP.17)

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Oct 26, 2018

Dan Solin, a bestselling author and former trial lawyer, passionately advocates for evidence-based investing. He shares how his legal training shaped his approach, emphasizing the importance of ethical standards. The conversation highlights the surprising link between happiness and financial success, backed by neuroscience. Solin also discusses the cultural differences in investment practices between the U.S. and Canada. He emphasizes the value of building trust with clients through effective communication and the emotional aspects of advisory work.

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From Courtroom To Investor Advocate

Dan Solin left trial law after seeing clients ruined by broker misconduct and began writing books to prevent harm.
He then became a wealth advisor to proactively protect investors rather than seeking remedies after losses.

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Legal Training Shaped Investing View

Law training taught Dan to value data over opinion, which led him to evidence-based investing.
He found academic support offered a more reliable investing framework than expert intuition.

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A Case That Changed Direction

Dan recounts losing a case for a sick pig farmer who lost an inheritance to penny stocks, which motivated him to act proactively.
That loss convinced him the system wouldn't fix fairness, so he shifted to prevention.

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Welcome to the Rational Reminder Podcast everybody! Today on the show we welcome a good friend and someone who has had a massive influence on our lives and work. Bestselling investment author, Dan Solin, joins us on the podcast today. Dan has been a staunch advocate for evidence based investing for a long time now and although this approach is still far from dominant, it has grown immensely in the years he has been active. His focus on smart, client-centered investing has set the standard for a certain portion of advisors in the US and Canada, notably the ones hosting this show! In our conversation, we chat about Dan's history and the foundations of his professional philosophy. We get into some of his work as a lawyer and how this influenced his overall career trajectory. Interestingly, we spend some time on the topics of happiness and kindness and their integral importance to financial success for any investor. For an inspiring and thoughtful conversation with a true industry leader, be sure to tune in!

Key Points From This Episode:

An overview of Dan's career and his investing philosophy. [0:03:05.9]
Dan's training as a lawyer and how this influenced his evidence based approach. [0:05:45.0]
The case that prompted Dan to a proactive strategy for fairness. [0:06:45.1]
Dan's on air disagreement with CNBC's Jim Cramer. [0:08:52.6]
Looking at the culture of active fund management in Canada. [0:10:59.1]
The time Dan spent on the concept of happiness in his latest book. [0:14:45.5]
Building trust with clients through genuine interest. [0:15:56.8]
Looking at the difference experiences of introverts and extroverts. [0:18:32.0]
The critical importance of empathy in all aspects of life. [0:19:40.7]
The full extent of what a wealth advisor should do. [0:21:06.9]
Perspective and care as two primary directives for advisors. [0:23:45.4]
The retirement-focussed project Dan is currently working on [0:26:05.8]
Dan's own journey and struggles around happiness. [0:28:43.6]
And much more!

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