Smarter Planner Podcast

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP®, interviews James Lee, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® the current President of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) which is the leading membership organization for Certified Financial Planner™ professionals. James talks about the FPA's pursuit of title protection for financial planners, essentially regulating by law who is allowed to call themselves a financial planner. They discuss the reasoning behind the FPA Board's initiative and how the change will benefit the entire profession as well as the general public. James is a passionate advocate for the planning profession, and he shares how he sees planners affecting not only their client's lives but impacting our society as a whole. He also reveals his vision for the future of our profession which may surprise you. Links: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jamesleecfp Email: jameslee@leemgt.com FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP® interviews Chris Boyd, CFP® the founder and CEO of Asset Management Resources, an independent boutique-style RIA firm. For the last sixteen years Chris has been the host of a financial talk radio show called "Something More with Chris Boyd." They discuss his experience hosting a financial talk radio show, how he started his show and the evolution of the show over the years. They also discuss how the show has helped grow and shape his business and what he would do differently if he was starting over today. Links: Wicked Pissah Podcast - Website Something More with Chris Boyd - amrfinancial.com/radio/ Asset Management Resources: amrfinancial.com Linked In FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Dr. Wesley Gray the founder of ETF Architect and Alpha Architect, about how advisors can create their own ETFs which can be used to help manage client funds and taxes. They discuss the creation process, the cost, and what type of advisory practice would benefit the most from their own ETF. Dr. Wesley Gray: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alphaarchitect/ Website: alphaarchitect.com Books: amazon.com/stores/author/B001OJT2FA FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Angela Baker a Realtor with LPT Realty. Angela is an attorney and CFP® holder and has spent over 30 years helping clients as a financial advisor but made a recent shift to focus on helping people navigate major life transitions when real estate has to be sold. Whether it's a client's home or an inherited property, sale of real estate can be incredibly emotional, stressful, and daunting and clients often turn to their Advisor for guidance. Angela has had a unique career path which has put her in the perfect position to detect an area where advisors are falling short. In this episode she identifies how we can fill that gap and, in the process, strengthen our relationships with our clients. Angela Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-51b9859/ Website: https://angelabaker.lpthomesearch.com/ FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks to David Marra, the co-founder of Markin Asset management, about the process of picking a portfolio manager. David provides some interesting insight on what to look for when evaluating mutual funds and details the three-step process he uses to identify skilled portfolio managers. They also discuss his belief that high-quality managers can be recognized by their transparency and willingness to disclose certain aspects of their operation. If your firm uses mutual funds or if you are curious about the value-add a portfolio manager provides, this is the show for you. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/david-marra-8693b44/ Website: markinfunds.com --- FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Dr. Mary Bell Carlson about authenticity and how being authentic can attract and retain clients. She advocates for advisors to back away from the traditional strait-laced financial expert role and embrace our flaws and limitations, and as a result we will form lasting relationships with our clients. Mary also encourages financial planners to see their clients as experts in their own lives and to grant them the respect they deserve in that role. Dr Mary Bell Carlson: Book: Anchors, Ostriches, and a Hot Pair of Scissors: Navigating Human Behavior as a Financial Professional (Available on Amazon) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marybellcarlson Website: https://keynote.financial Other Links: McKinsey Study Mark Higgins' Book FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with David Peters the founder of Peters Professional Education. They discuss startups and the potential tax benefits of operating at a loss. David does an excellent job breaking down the basics of startup losses and he highlights what you can do to help your clients recognize and take full advantage of the potential upside of operating their business at a loss. He also discusses how you can leverage this knowledge to help your clients even if you don't offer tax advice as part of your practice. David Peters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-peters-financial Website: https://www.petersprofessionaleducation.com FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Brendan Frazier the founder of Wired Planning and the host of the Human Side of Money Podcast. Brendan talks about how artificial intelligence will push our profession to the next level and how AI and other evolving technologies are not competition, but tools to augment your practice. They also discuss how AI will change how we work and how we market ourselves as financial planners. Brendan Frazier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanfrazier/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-side-of-money/id1509519096 Website: www.wiredplanning.com FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath CFP® interviews Michael Barret Jones on charitable giving that directly supports your local community. Michael gives some insight on how local Community Foundations operate and how you can leverage their expertise to help your clients and grow your own professional knowledge. If you have clients that are charitably inclined or interested in leaving a legacy this is the episode for you. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbarretjones Community Foundation of Northern Virginia: www.cfnova.org FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath,CFP® talks with Jeremy Keil CFP®, CFA, CIMA®, CLTC®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® the founder of Keil Financial Partners and the host and writer for the Retirement Revealed podcast and blog. Jeremy talks about the process of motivational interviewing and how it can help you guide your clients through their financial decisions. Jeremy Keil: LinkedIn Website: keilfp.com Podcast: Retirement Revealed Webiste: motivationalinterviewing.org FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast. Jeremy Keil, Keil Financial Partners Disclosures: Results and figures presented within the above links are hypothetical, unaudited and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Keil Financial Partners assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions, or other issues with the links and their respective contents. This includes both the website content and any potential bugs, viruses or other technical threats. Keil Financial Partners does not provide any tax advice. No information or results from the links should be interpreted as tax advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified tax professional for any and all tax-related matters. The content and information provided through the links should not be interpreted as being investment advice or a recommendation of suitability for any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, or investment strategy, or related decision. Please seek assistance from a qualified investment professional for any and all investment matters. Investments may increase or decrease significantly. All investments are subject to risk of loss. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. This communication may include forward looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as "may," "will," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates, "projects," "targets," "forecasts," "seeks," "could'" or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially. The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation. Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a "doing business as" name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Keil Financial Partners and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Please visit our website www.keilfp.com for important disclosures.