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Ever wonder what's fueling young and ambitious independent advisors?  What are they doing to stand out among their seasoned competitors? What about Integrated Partners makes them a great fit for entrepreneurial advisors at any stage of their professional journey? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Samuel Diarbakerly, Founder and CEO of the Boston-based … Read More Read More

As an entrepreneurial advisor, how do you stand out and thrive at the center of your practice? Are you working seven days a week, are you the first one in and last one out of the office, are you feeling like you have to do everything and often ask yourself… is there a better way? … Read More Read More

The relationship between women and careers has been an evolving struggle. What challenges are women currently facing in the financial services industry? And how can that change? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Bridget Grimes, President of WealthChoice, co-founder of Equita Financial Network and a wealth advisor for executive women. Bridget shares her … Read More Read More

When someone quits their job, it's rarely a big deal. With Jamie Hopkins, his transition was the headline of multiple articles. How does his personal experience and branding set him apart from the crowd? In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with Jamie Hopkins, a financial services advocate with Bryn Mawr Trust, on his career shift … Read More Read More

Can you imagine a time when having a financial advisor was strange? Someone who could help you target your financial struggles and identify solutions may have existed but getting a degree in financial planning? Focusing your career on this new industry? It was a whole new world back in 1973. In this episode, Matt Ackermann … Read More Read More

If you close your eyes and imagine the next generation of financial planners, what do they look like? How will they be interacting with clients? How will technology influence their financial planning strategies and communication with clients? In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with Craig Lemoine, Director of Personal Financial Planning at the University of … Read More Read More

Have you considered adding insurance to a financial plan? How should advisors start that conversation? What should advisors know when considering adding insurance to a financial plan?  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Peter Kaplan with Integrated Partners, in discussing the importance of insurance in financial planning and the need for customized solutions … Read More Read More

In an industry focused on creating wealth and building client investments, the idea of client relationships and services can seem like a secondary priority. Those connections are the foundation of any financial advisor and client relationship. In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with Josh Benson, Vice President of Strategic Relations at Integrated Partners, on why … Read More Read More

When someone leaves a positive review about your business, that can be great advertising. But when does it cross the line between freely given advertisements and paid or encouraged endorsements? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by John Cataldo, President-Advisory Services and Chief Legal Officer at Integrated Partners, in discussing the importance of understanding … Continue reading The Rules of Advertisement, Endorsements and Referrals With John Cataldo (Ep. 47) →

There are some commercials that stick with you, either because they are funny or have a catchy image or something else. What they all have in common is that they are creative with their ideas. In this episode, Matt Ackermann talks with Angel Gonzalez, Co-Founder of Snappy Kraken, about why being creative is essential to … Continue reading How Creative Marketing Shapes Financial Planning Practices With Angel Gonzalez (Ep. 46) →

CPAs require rigorous testing, hours of training and most importantly,  a high level of ethics. These three aspects contribute to the growing need for CPAs and their personal connections with clients. In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with Seth Fineberg, a freelance editor and account industry consultant, and Paul Saganey from Integrated Partners. They focus … Continue reading The Growing Role of CPAs in Financial Planning With Seth Fineberg and Paul Saganey (Ep. 45) →

During the pandemic, the Secure Act became an essential piece of retirement planning for all ages. At the end of 2022, the Secure Act 2.0 came along with new legislation for retirement planning. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Will Hackler, President of Integrated Pension Services, and Jason Grantz, Managing Director of Sales … Continue reading An Update On Retirement Planning Using Secure Act 2.0 With Will Hackler And Jason Grantz (Ep. 44) →

There are a million moments that build trust with your clients, whether they are training in the gym or organizing their finances. In this episode, Matt Ackermann has guest Jessica Bost, RICP® CrossFit trainer turned financial advisor on the podcast to share her journey from motivating clients in the gym, to motivating clients from a … Continue reading The CrossFit and Finance Crossover With Jessica Bost (Ep.43) →

Many advisors think they are growing their business effectively. The numbers show a different story. Why aren't advisors growing the way they think they are?  In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with Steve Sanduski, Co-Founder and CEO of ROL Advisor and NYT Best Selling Author, on the lack of balanced growth within the advisor industry. … Continue reading The Advisors Growth Conundrum With Steve Sanduski (Ep. 42) →

Influence has become a key factor in growing a business and connecting with individuals. How can you increase influence to grow your business through key individuals and company wide synergy? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by John Pastore, Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Manager of Integrated Partners, and Steve Vono, Senior Vice … Continue reading Making The Great Even Better With John Pastore and Steve Vono (Ep. 41) →

For many advisors, growing their business means growing their workload. How can a partnership balance the two? In this episode, Matt Ackermann speaks with David Kline, a private wealth advisor with Integrated Financial Partners, and Mark McGaunn, CEO of McGaunn and Schwadron, on the connection between partnerships and growth within the business. David and Mark … Continue reading The Power Of Partnerships In Growth With David Kline (Ep. 40) →

Financial planning is a young profession compared to other careers, with the CFP designation only existing for around fifty years. What can young professionals look towards as they enter the evolving industry? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Patrick Mahoney, CEO of Financial Planners Association, and Dennis Moore, President of Financial Planners Association, … Continue reading Advice for the Next Generation of Financial Planners With Patrick Mahoney and Dennis Moore (Ep. 39) →

A McKinsey study reveals that superior talent is up to EIGHT times more productive. How can you locate these talented individuals within a group of interviewees? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Andree Mohr, Chief Implementation Officer at Integrated Partners, and Liz Manibay, Managing Director of Charles Schwab, on finding and keeping great … Continue reading Finding – And Keeping – Amazing Talent With Andree Mohr and Liz Manibay (Ep.38) →

In moments of crisis, you can steer off the cliff's edge or skid to a stop and look over the edge. The mindset of entrepreneurs has changed to reflect on past mistakes and their impact on the industry's future. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Brad Bueermann, CEO of FP Transitions, in discussing … Continue reading How Recessions Opened Possibilities For Independent Practices With Brad Bueermann (Ep. 37) →

There are two major F words often used to answer why people save: family or future. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Paul Saganey, President and Founder of Integrated Partners, as well as a good friend, in discussing why people save and the role of family and future within financial planning. Paul discusses: … Continue reading The Two F's Of Financial Planning With Paul Saganey (Ep.36) →

35% of gen Z are learning about financial planning from TikTok, even more when taking into account other social media platforms. The clients understanding is expanding even before speaking with an advisor. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Sonya Lutter, Director of Research and Academy at Herbers and Company, they discuss the current … Continue reading Social Media's Advice On Financial Planning With Sonya Lutter (Ep.35) →

Marketing and sales go hand in hand when it comes to building your business. But, creating your marketing ideas will only take you so far without executing them. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Kelly Waltrich, co-founder of Intention.ly. Kelly shares her knowledge of execution, building a plan with her team and creating … Continue reading It's All About Execution With Kelly Waltrich (Ep.34) →

When an advisor is building a business, it is easy to become swept up in what they think are fires, instead of growing their business. What they are missing is the importance of sticking to a process and finding professionals who can help build their referrals. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Andree … Continue reading Find The Who's And Trust The Process With Andree Mohr and John Pastore (Ep. 33) →

Technology like Zoom has become a staple in the workplace. While it may have been difficult for some, finding and understanding beneficial technology for each task allows advisors to adapt to client demand in the modern world. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by president of T3 Technology and T3 advisor conference producer, Joel … Continue reading The Right Technology For The Job With Joel Bruckenstein (Ep.32) →

With technology's constant evolution, the number of ways financial advisors can provide efficient and comprehensive advice increases through the tools we now have access to.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by the FPA Carol Anderson, President of MQ Research And Education, and Andree Peterson, Chief Implementation Officer at Integrated Partners. They reveal how … Continue reading The Evolution Of Client Communication With Carol Anderson and Andree Peterson (Ep.31) →

Many business owners fear competition but a true entrepreneur understands the benefits of healthy competition. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Jeff Concepcion from  Stratos Wealth Partners and Paul Saganey from Integrated Partners. Jeff and Paul share how their relationship began, the perceived competition between advisors and companies and how they work. Jeff … Continue reading Competition, Collaboration, and Concepcion With Jeff Concepcion and Paul Saganey (30) →

A business is only successful if people know it exists, with marketing playing a key factor in generating clients and customers. For advisors, marketing is a necessary struggle they must face.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by the chief marketing officer at InTouch Innovations, Becca Zophin. Becca shares her expertise in marketing, revealing … Continue reading Let's Talk About Marketing With Becca Zophin (29) →

Building a brand is like building a great house, it needs to start with a strong foundation, you need structure, you need rooms to grow into, but you also need a little polish, and a splash of color. When creating a brand from the ground up, it is crucial to stand out from the crowd … Continue reading Brand Building With Tony Stich (28) →

When choosing financial advisors to invest with, it is important they care about your wants and needs when trusting them with your finances. Start with Orion Advisor Services.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by CEO of Orion Advisor Services, Erik Clarke and Chief Behavioural Officer Daniel Crosby. Erik and Daniel discuss the behavioural … Continue reading Behavioral Finance Mindset With Eric Clarke and Daniel Crosby (27) →

Everyone wants to have some kind of impact on the world. Start with your own portfolio.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by president of YourStake.org, Gabe Rissman. Gabe discusses creating an impact through investments and how your portfolio can reflect your personal views. He reveals the struggle of convincing clients that ESG is … Continue reading 26. Real Impact With Investments With Gabe Rissman →

They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. But sometimes you need to try the road less traveled for great innovation. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by the President & Chief Operating Officer of Skience, Marc Butler. Marc reveals the big I and the little I of innovation, how your team contributes … Continue reading 25. The Definition Of Innovation With Marc Butler →

Putting the spotlight on yourself and marketing your services sounds logical. But for financial advisors, it's not as easy to put themselves out there. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Robert Sofia, chairman, and CEO of Snappy Kraken. Robert shares his worst marketing ideas, revealing how one bad idea can lead to several … Continue reading 24. There Are No Bad Ideas In Marketing With Robert Sofia →

Several decades ago retirement planning was as simple as signing up for your company's pension plan. Now, less than 70% of people have access. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Jason Grantz, a recent addition to Integrated Partners. Jason clarifies several myths and misconceptions surrounding retirement planning and discusses how modern retirement planning … Continue reading 23. Plan For Retirement With A Retirement Plan Expert With Jason Grantz →

50% of advisors are looking to make or are planning a move. Are you ready to make a change? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Robert Sandrew, Chief Growth Officer  and David Kline of Integrated Partners. They discuss the importance of change for clients and advisors and the benefit of evolution. David shares … Continue reading 22. The Journey Into The Unknown With David Kline And Robert Sandrew Chief Growth Officer →

There is an inherent risk to any investment. But selling as soon as you see red won't increase your clients' gains. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Aaron Klein, co-founder, and CEO of Riskalyze. Aaron discusses how financial advisors deal with investment risk and the impact it has on their clients. He reveals … Continue reading 21. How To Empower The Fearful Investor With Aaron Klein →

Growth is complex. Growth is an aspiration, a hope but few have a real strategy on how, where and most importantly why they want to grow. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Paul Saganey, president and founder of Integrated Partners, and Angie Herbers, Managing Partner at Herbers & Company. Together they discuss the … Continue reading 20. Turn Visions Of Growth Into Reality With Paul Saganey and Angie Herbers →

Resilient. Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult circumstances. How can you apply resiliency to your personal and professional life? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Jay Coulter, CFP®, CIMA®, and host of The Resilient Advisor Podcast. Jay shares why resiliency is a critical superpower for financial advisors and how resiliency benefits … Continue reading 19. The Critical Superpower Of Financial Advisors With Jay Coulter →

What makes an advisory practice great, and holds everything together? The answer – CRM.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Brian McLaughlin, CEO of Redtail. Matt and Brian discuss Brian's journey to creating Redtail and how he saw the need for advisors to strengthen client relationships, improve efficiency, and how this led to … Continue reading 18. CRM – The Central Nervous System to a Great Advisory Practice with Brian McLaughlin →

Now, more than ever, advisors have options and opportunities to put them ahead of the competition.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined with Louis Diamond of Diamond Consultants and Robert Sandrew of Integrated Partners as they discuss the process of making the move to being an independent advisor. Matt, Louis and Robert discuss what … Continue reading 17. Working as an Independent Advisor with Louis Diamond & Robert Sandrew →

Thinking about starting a podcast? If so, you probably have a lot of questions, like: “How do I get started”, or “How will I get people to listen?” and “Will I be successful?” In this episode, Matt Ackermann talks to Matt Halloran, co-founder and chief relationship officer at ProudMouth, about how podcasting allows you to … Continue reading 16. How To Use a Podcast to Successfully Tell Your Story With Matt Halloran →

It can be intimidating to get in front of the camera for the first time to record. You might feel awkward and not sure what to say or how to act.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann invites Matt Bleistein onto the show. Matt Bleistein is the man behind the camera for Matt Ackermann and shares … Continue reading 15. Being Comfortable In Front of the Camera With Matt Bleistein →

Great ideas are those that address real needs and necessities for consumers. Great ideas require lots of courage and faith.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann sits down with Phil Lubinski and Raymond Lucas to discuss the idea behind the lifetime income model. Phil and Raymond developed a financial planning model that changed the way advisors … Continue reading 14. The Lifetime Income Model with Phil Lubinski & Raymond Lucas →

As a business owner, there are lots of things that you need to be considering and it can all be made easier when you have support on your side. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Rich Austin and Homer Smith, Integrated Partner's business owner solutions team, as they discuss the challenges business owners … Continue reading 13. Helping Business Owners Get The Most With Their Businesses With Rich Austin & Homer Smith →

Taking the leap of faith as an advisor moving from one firm to another can cause sleepless nights asking yourself many questions about whether or not it is the right thing to do.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann sits down with Todd Bessey of Creidim Wealth and Rob Sandrew of Integrated partners, to discuss the … Continue reading 12. The Breakaway Advisor With Todd Bessey & Robert Sandrew →

Compliance departments can often get a bad reputation and be seen as the bad guys within a company. In reality, they are ensuring that all communication made within the organization stays within set regulations.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by John Cataldo, chief legal officer with Integrated Partners, and they dive into compliance. … Continue reading Episode 11 – Understanding Compliance – with guest John Cataldo →

The COVID-19 Global Pandemic is something that nobody saw coming, but it is causing long-term impacts on advisors within the independent wealth management space.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann sits down with Brian Hamburger as they discuss the outside forces impacting independent advisors. Matt and Brian discuss the changes that have occurred within the independent … Continue reading Episode 10 – Long-Term Impacts on Independent Advisors – with guest Brian Hamburger →

Being a young advisor in an industry dominated by older generations can be tough, but it also brings many new opportunities to the field.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann sits down with Taylor Schulte of Define Financial and Michael Mohr of the Mohr Financial Group. The trio dives into conversation on the impact that the … Continue reading Episode 9 – The Young Advisor – with Taylor Schulte and Michael Mohr →

Financial advisors looking to join a partner have personal expectations as well as their recruiters. In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Robert Sandrew, chief growth officer at Integrated Partners, and Ryan Shanks, co-founder of FA Match. Matt, Robert and Ryan dive into how recruitment has evolved during COVID, revealing what companies are looking … Continue reading Episode 8 – The New Age of Recruitment – with Robert Sandrew and Ryan Shanks →

What works today won't lead us to tomorrow. In this episode, Matt Ackerman is joined by Kate Healy, former managing director at TD Ameritrade and currently chair of the Foundation for Financial Planning. Kate reveals changes happening within the financial industry and what you need to think about for the future. In this episode, you … Continue reading Episode 7 – Evolution for Progress – with Kate Healy →

Innovation is a word that's often overused and even more frequently missed completely.  In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Edmond Walters, CEO and co-founder of Apprise Labs and founder and former CEO of eMoney Advisors. Edmond shares his knowledge and insight into the evolution of business and what innovation truly is. In this … Continue reading Episode 6 – The Evolution of Innovation with Edmond Walters →

Culture is a word often used, but how critical is culture for a company? In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Andree Peterson, chief implementation officer at Integrated Partners and George Moriarty, chief content officer at Investment News. Discover what culture is within a company and the importance of fostering a culture. In this … Continue reading Episode 5 – The Culture of Businesses – with Andree Peterson and George Moriarty →