
Top Advisor Podcast
Welcome to the Top Advisor Podcast, brought to you by ProudMouth’s Influence Accelerator Academy, with your host, Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE. Bill interviews the financial service industry’s top performers to learn their secrets to sustained success. These short interviews will get right to the heart of what each top advisor is doing to acquire more right-fit clients. You’ll be reminded, renewed, and inspired to take powerful action. You’ll impact more lives and increase your income at the same time.
Latest episodes

Jan 8, 2025 • 43min
#80 Building Strong Strategic Partnerships with Duncan MacPherson
What would you call a strategic partner if not a center of influence? Today on the Top Advisor Podcast, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Duncan MacPherson about transforming how financial advisors establish and maintain strategic partnerships. Discover why the phrase “centers of influence” might be holding you back and how strategic partnerships can lead to … Continue reading #80 Building Strong Strategic Partnerships with Duncan MacPherson →

Dec 18, 2024 • 40min
#79 Do You and Your Clients Need a Money Detox? with Tammy Lally
Are your money beliefs holding you back in your practice? In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Tammy Lally, CMC®, LUTCF, a certified money coach, financial planner, TED speaker, and author of the book “Money Detox,” about the unproductive and limiting beliefs around money many financial advisors unknowingly harbor. Tammy brings invaluable insights from … Continue reading #79 Do You and Your Clients Need a Money Detox? with Tammy Lally →

Dec 4, 2024 • 40min
#78 Maximize Your Referrals: The Secret to Becoming a Highly Referable Financial Advisor with Jeff Jackel
Creating a memorable client experience is key to standing out in the competitive world of financial advising. How can you automate thoughtfulness and build emotional connections to boost referrals? In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Jeff Jackel, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder of Client Giant, to share his expertise on how financial advisors … Continue reading #78 Maximize Your Referrals: The Secret to Becoming a Highly Referable Financial Advisor with Jeff Jackel →

Nov 13, 2024 • 41min
#77 Using Video to Attract, Engage, and Retain Your Ideal Clients with Katie Braden, CFP®
Video marketing is a powerful tool for financial advisors to build trust, provide value, and create meaningful connections with clients. How can you effectively use video to attract clients and maintain strong client relationships? In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Katie Braden, CFP®, Founder and Chief Video Officer of Advisor Video Marketing, to … Continue reading #77 Using Video to Attract, Engage, and Retain Your Ideal Clients with Katie Braden, CFP® →

Oct 30, 2024 • 44min
Episode #76 The Power of Total Client Relationships: Transforming Client Engagement for Exponential Growth with Tyson Ray, CFP®, CExP®, CIMA®
Building robust client relationships can lead to an increase in referrals, better client retention, and ultimately, a thriving business. Do you do your financial planning in a vacuum, or do you consider all aspects of your clients’ lives as you work with them? In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Tyson Ray, the CEO … Continue reading Episode #76 The Power of Total Client Relationships: Transforming Client Engagement for Exponential Growth with Tyson Ray, CFP®, CExP®, CIMA® →

Oct 16, 2024 • 30min
Episode #75 Harnessing Financial Advisor Philanthropy: A Lucrative Avenue for Attracting Right-Fit Clients with Special Guest, Barron Damon
Philanthropists! That’s where the money is! In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates and Barron Damon, a Certified Philanthropic Coach, dive into the world of strategic financial advisor philanthropy and meaningful giving. Barron and Bill discuss how financial firms can integrate philanthropy into their brand for a quadruple win: Attracting significant assets. Benefiting the community. … Continue reading Episode #75 Harnessing Financial Advisor Philanthropy: A Lucrative Avenue for Attracting Right-Fit Clients with Special Guest, Barron Damon →

Oct 2, 2024 • 36min
Episode #74 How Target Markets and Work-Life Balance Drive Client Growth with Chad Hufford
If you think work-life balance is hard to achieve, you’re probably right. With that said, THIS advisor has done it. His path to success is amazing! The strategic decisions he made early in his career have allowed him to build a practice and a life that many aspire to. In this episode, Referral Coach Bill … Continue reading Episode #74 How Target Markets and Work-Life Balance Drive Client Growth with Chad Hufford →

Sep 18, 2024 • 40min
Episode #73 3 Strategies for Success: Referrals, Target Marketing, and Celebrating Advocates with Yohance Harrison BFA™, CRPC®
Yohance Harrison has hit the trifecta for success. He’s focused on a clear and profitable target market. He’s getting a ton of right-fit referrals. And he’s identified and nurturing his advocates in a fun way. He’s also become a master at bringing financial education to clients who think they already know it all. In this … Continue reading Episode #73 3 Strategies for Success: Referrals, Target Marketing, and Celebrating Advocates with Yohance Harrison BFA™, CRPC® →

Sep 4, 2024 • 47min
Episode #72 Boost Client Loyalty and Revenue with Client Events for Financial Advisors with Angela York & Elyse Stoner
Client events can be a game-changer for financial advisors, offering a unique and personal way to build client relationships and grow your business. Are you leveraging client events to their full potential? In this episode, Referral Coach Bill Cates interviews Angela York and Elyse Stoner from Event Advisors to share real-life examples of how client … Continue reading Episode #72 Boost Client Loyalty and Revenue with Client Events for Financial Advisors with Angela York & Elyse Stoner →

Aug 21, 2024 • 42min
Episode #71 The Future of Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors – Proper Diagnosis and Targeting with Reese Harper, CFP®
Are you looking for the secret to unlocking your client’s financial potential and taking your advisory business to the next level? Of course you are! In this episode of Top Advisor Podcast, Bill Cates and guest Reese Harper – founder of Dentist Advisors – take a deep dive into the strategic benefits of niche marketing … Continue reading Episode #71 The Future of Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors – Proper Diagnosis and Targeting with Reese Harper, CFP® →