Permission To Succeed Podcast

Mike Nakanishi is a seasoned advisor based in Honolulu, Hawaii, currently bringing his skills to Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC. In this podcast, Michael delves into his 20-year career, revealing major industry influences, the challenges faced by investors, and his unwavering passion for helping clients succeed in their financial endeavors. They also discussed: The major influences … Continue reading Episode 70 – From Shiny Objects to Solid Strategies with Mike Nakanishi →

Carlos Legaspy is the Founder and CEO of InSight Securities, a full spectrum international brokerage and money management firm that has been providing investment services to high net worth individuals retirement, corporate and trust accounts since 1970. Legaspy is also an author of the book “Going for Broke,” a story from his own account of … Continue reading Episode 69 – Caught on the Border of Fraud and Financial Success – With Carlos Legaspy →

Regina Faison is the owner & CEO of Faison Wealth Strategy, an advisory firm focused on helping clients manage the seasons of their financial lives. Her story of putting her & her children's lives back together after her husband passed away unexpectedly gives her a unique perspective and an uncanny ability to empathize with her … Continue reading Episode 68 – Managing the Seasons of Life With Regina Faison →

We've added a new focus within this podcast –  The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – to learn more about how people who run marketing departments got to where they are, how marketing has evolved and what the future holds for this important element of company success. Kimberly Beck is the CMO at YieldX, … Continue reading Episode 67 – The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue: Kimberly Beck →

Ashley Webb is the Director of Operations & Onboarding at Kingswood U.S., an SEC-registered RIA and a FINRA-licensed broker/dealer that offers comprehensive wealth management and business-building services designed specifically for the independent financial advisor.  Ashley rose quickly into a leadership role with Kingswood.  In this episode, Doug & Ashley talk about how her upbringing, her … Continue reading Episode 66 – Have the Courage to Bet on Yourself – with Ashley Webb →

Mary Ellen Dugan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Envestnet, a financial service company that empowers advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone. Doug and Mary Ellen talked about Envestnet's creative marketing campaign that meshes a beloved money-loving cartoon character with planning and … Continue reading Episode 65 – Envestnet's Ingenious New Marketing Campaign with Mary Ellen Dugan →

Rikin Patel is the Co-Founder of Kingswood US's Family Office, who has been helping financial advisors surpass their business and personal goals while reaching their entrepreneurial dreams through comprehensive wealth management and business-building services. In this episode, Rikin joined Doug to talk about his journey to becoming an advisor, his approach to client management and … Continue reading Episode 64 – A Purposeful Approach to Client Management – With Rikin Patel →

Alyssa Rakovich is the Director of Strategic Relationships for The Estate Registry, an online tool designed to notify creditors of the passing of a loved one or a client. Doug and Alyssa sat down at the T3 Advisor Conference and discussed the process of preparing for relative wealth transfers and building relationships with those of … Continue reading Episode 63 – Preparing to Transfer Estates to the Next Generation– With Alyssa Rakovich →

AJ Boury is the Chief Marketing Officer at TIFIN, a financial service creating engaging wealth experiences to improve financial lives through AI and investment intelligence driven personalization for the advisor and self-directed investor, recognizing the uniqueness of each investor. In this episode, AJ joined Doug to talk about what it means to be a CMO … Continue reading Episode 62 – The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue: AJ Boury →

Matt Nielsen is the Co-Founder of Kingswood Family Office, which focuses on endowment-style investing for ultra high-net-worth individuals and families. In today's episode, Doug and Matt talk about his professional journey, the circumstances that drove him to find a new partner, and how Kingswood's creativity and commitment to his (and others') growth set them apart … Continue reading Episode 61 – Find the Partner That Can Help You Grow – With Matt Nielsen →

Farouk Ferchichi is the Global Head of Data and Analytics at Envestnet, a company whose mission is to empower advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone. Doug and Farouk sat down at the Envestnet Advisor Summit and talked about the importance of hyper … Continue reading Episode 60 – Data and Intelligence Trends Shaping the Wealth Industry – With Farouk Ferchichi →

We've added a new focus within this podcast –  The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – to learn more about how people who run marketing departments got to where they are, how marketing has evolved and what the future holds for this important element of company success. Mary Ellen Dugan is the CMO at … Continue reading Episode 59 – The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – With Mary Ellen Dugan →

We've added a new focus within this podcast –  The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – to learn more about how people who run marketing departments got to where they are, how marketing has evolved and what the future holds for this important element of company success. Our first guest is Becca Zophin, CEO … Continue reading Episode 58 – The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – With Becca Zophin →

Danielle Mariano of DeFreze Financial Services and Kingswood U.S. is part of the next generation of financial advisors stepping up to lead their firms into the future.  In today's episode, Doug and Danielle talk about her professional evolution, what it's like to become the succession plan for a firm, and how she knew she needed … Continue reading Episode 57 – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Build Your Future – With Danielle Mariano →

We're starting a new focus within this podcast –  The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – to learn more about how people who run marketing departments got to where they are, how marketing has evolved and what the future holds for this important element of company success. Our first guest is Kelly Waltrich, CEO … Continue reading Episode 56 – The CMO Series – Drivers of Revenue – With Kelly Waltrich →

Kate Healy is a leading marketing professional and advocate for diversity and inclusion – particularly for women – within the financial services industry. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, guest host Matt Halloran talks with Kate about who she is, what she does, and where she sees financial services going from here. They also … Continue reading Episode 55 – Recruiting a Diverse Next Generation of Advisors – With Kate Healy →

Amy Hart Clyne has dedicated her career to helping prosperous families fulfill the promise and potential of their legacies and achieve wealth momentum. As Chief Knowledge and Learning Officer, Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in the ultra-wealth space She recently co-authored a book, Finding her Voice and Creating a Legacy: Portraits of … Continue reading Episode 54 – Finding Her Voice and Creating a Legacy – With Amy Hart-Clyne →

Today we are joined by Amelia Garland, head of Professional Buyer Sales, and Courtney McQuade, head of Audience Development and Citywire Studios, both from Citywire RIA, a Citywire publication in which all news, views and analysis is aimed at those individuals who decide their firms' investment proposition and manage client portfolios.  In this episode of … Continue reading Episode 53 – Helping People Rise Above the Noise – With Amelia Garland and Courtney McQuade →

Joseph R. Biondo is the founder & senior portfolio manager of Biondo Investment Advisors, a boutique wealth management firm offering comprehensive financial services and personalized advice to individuals and businesses to help them achieve financial well-being and live their most inspired life.  In this episode of Permission to Succeed, Doug & Joe discuss his professional … Continue reading Episode 52 – Building a Business Based on Trust – With Joseph R. Biondo →

Michael Nessim is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Kingswood U.S., one of the fastest-growing advisor platforms in the country. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, learn how his early experiences led to his belief that there was room for a new broker dealer, and how his conviction that, for him, there … Continue reading Episode 51 – There's No Option but Success – With Michael Nessim →

Luke Winskowski is Head of Thrivent Advisor Network, a hybrid RIA platform launched in late 2019 that works with advisors interested in aligning their clients’ resources with their values. He is one of WealthManagement.com’s 10 to Watch in 2021.  In this episode of Permission to Succeed, he and Doug Heikkinen discuss how financial advisors have responded to … Continue reading Episode 50 – Manage Your Clients’ Assets With Intention – With Luke Winskowski →

Mike Hlavek is the Chief Operating Officer and Founding Partner of Concurrent Advisors, an advisor-owned partnership of independent advisors affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., who work together to realize a common vision of creating a superior client experience while growing their own practices.  In this episode of Permission to Succeed, he and Doug … Continue reading Episode 49 – Financial Advisors Should Bet on Themselves – with Mike Hlavek →

Julia Carlson is the founder & president of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, which she founded at 23. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, she and Doug Heikkinen discuss how she grew Financial Freedom into a multi-million dollar business, and how a family emergency forced her to let go, trust her team, and learn … Continue reading Episode 48 – Achieve Balance by Firing Yourself – With Julia Carlson →

Food safety and the food supply chain are things we are all thinking about more often. Brandon Hernandez is a co-founder of Whole Brain Consulting and has decades of experience in the food supply chain services industry. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, Doug Heikkinen and Brandon discuss how people work to keep the … Continue reading Episode 47 – Turn Your Failures Into Strengths with Brandon Hernandez →

As a former collegiate & professional basketball player, Derek Bruton, the new CEO of Kingswood Holdings, U.S., understands that everyone on a team plays a specific role to drive its success. The challenge is to deeply understand your role and have the humility to play it to the best of your ability.  In this episode … Continue reading Episode 46 – Stay Humble & Play Your Role – with Derek Bruton →

This episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Erin Botsford, Creator of the Elite Advisor Success System™, a training platform for financial advisors and their assistants.  A Barron’s Top 100 Advisor, Erin was in the financial services business for over 30 years and recently executed a successful exit. Today Erin invites advisors to … Continue reading Episode 45 – Take Your Ego Out of Your Business – with Erin Botsford →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Stacy Havener, Founder & CEO of Havener Capital Partners, discussing the current environment and how, despite having the odds stacked against them on an uneven playing field, smaller asset managers can set themselves apart by telling their story. In this … Continue reading Episode 44 – Connect With Your Clients Through Storytelling – with Stacy Havener →

Everyone has a story. In today’s new reality, inspirational stories about how individuals work to overcome adversity are especially important. In this episode of Permission to Succeed, Doug Heikkinen talks with JT McCormick, President & CEO of Scribe Media about his journey, the importance of focusing on the positive and finding the lessons that make … Continue reading Episode 43 – Everyone Should Write and Publish Their Book – with J.T. McCormick →

This episode of Permission to Succeed (recorded on March 10, 2020) features Doug Heikkinen and Barrett Ayers, President of Adhesion Wealth, discussing how your P&L benefits when you build a deep understanding of your clients’ needs and goals, and how the current turmoil is actually an opportunity to pause and discuss strategies with your clients. … Continue reading Episode 42 – Focus on Your Core Strengths. Outsource the Rest. – with Barrett Ayers →

This episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Hugh O’Toole, Chief Executive Officer at Innovu, discussing how Hugh’s dedication to solving ‘the obvious’ has innovated the way companies view and leverage benefits to ensure a better quality of life for their employees. In this podcast, you will learn about: What is Human Capital … Continue reading Episode 41 – Empowering Employees through Human Capital Risk Management- with Hugh O’Toole →

This episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Frankie Corrado, managing director & principal at Robertson Stephens, discussing how evolving investor needs are driving financial advisors to adapt & consider new approaches to meet those needs. They also chat about how Frankie made the time to hike the Appalachian Trail, and how that … Continue reading Episode 40 – Advising the Modern Investor – with Frankie Corrado →

This episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Doug Fritz, founder & CEO of F2 Strategy, discussing financial technology and how financial advisors should be thinking about it, evaluating their options, and planning for the future. They also talk about how Doug’s passion for helping people led him to found F2 Strategy, and … Continue reading Episode 39 – Can Financial Technology Catch Alexa? – with Doug Fritz →

This episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Ross Marino, a financial planner and the Founder & CEO of Advisor2X, discussing how advisors are excited about transitioning many aspects of their businesses to grow and stay relevant. In this podcast, you will learn about: The reversal of traditional planning relationships – yes, clients … Continue reading Episode 38 – Success is Built on “We” with Ross Marino →

Recorded live at IMPACT 2019®, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Michael Saliba, Director of Marketing at Baillie Gifford, discussing Baillie Gifford’s history, their commitment to creating a culture of diversity of thought, and how that benefits Advisors. In this episode, you will learn: Baillie Gifford’s story – it may be … Continue reading Episode 37 – The Importance of Diversity of Thought – with Michael Saliba →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Sean Walters, CEO of the Investments and Wealth Institute, discussing importance of being a life-long learner, and how education can help Advisors adapt to meet clients’ changing needs. In this episode, you will learn: Why IMCA changed its name to … Continue reading Episode 36 – Adapt Through Education – with Sean Walters →

There’s a digital transformation happening that a lot of money managers know they need to get on. They need a digital roadmap, and they need to start their journey. But they’re not sure how.  In a live recording at the Charles Schwab IMPACT 2019 conference, Doug Heikkinen speaks with Yaela Shamberg, chief product officer and … Continue reading Episode 35 – Make Your Foray Into the Digital World an Evolution, Not a Revolution — With Yaela Shamberg →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Christian McCormick, Director & Senior Product Specialist, discussing Allianz Global Investors’ long history of ESG investing and it has evolved. In this episode, you will learn: How the changing environment led Allianz to look closely at and articulate even more … Continue reading Episode 34 – The Value of Self Reflection in Times of Change – with Christian McCormick, CFA →

Recorded live at IMPACT 2019® this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Invenomic Founder, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager, Ali Motamed, discussing the story behind Invenomic and their commitment to active investing and searching for value. In this episode, you will learn: How Invenomic came to be, and what they’ve learned along … Continue reading Episode 33 – Looking for Value Beyond the Corporate Giants – with Ali Motamed →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Kevin Guerette, President at Ultimus Fund Solutions, discussing trends he sees in the industry, what is going on at Ultimus Fund Solutions, and what they do to help smaller funds get started. In this episode, you will learn: Why active … Continue reading Episode 32 – Thriving in Volatile Times – with Kevin Guerette →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Christopher Crawford, National Director of Strategic Relationships at Buffalo Funds, discussing how Advisors are evolving and staying more relevant than ever in today’s environment, and how Buffalo Funds is working to meet their needs. In this episode, you will learn: … Continue reading Episode 31 – The Evolution of the Advisor – with Christopher Crawford →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Schwab Charitable President Kim Laughton discussing Charles Schwab’s laser focus on doing what’s right for the client, Schwab Charitable’s 20-year history, and how proud they are to help advisors and their clients meet both financial and philanthropic goals. In this … Continue reading Episode 30 –– Helping Clients Achieve Goals Through Charitable Giving – with Kim Laughton →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Heather Brilliant, CEO and President of Diamond Hill Capital Management, discussing the benefits of active management, the evolution of ESG investing and what Advisors should look for when considering investment in it, what she learned about our industry during her … Continue reading Episode 29 – Connect With Your Clients Through Storytelling  – with Heather Brilliant →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Chelsea Rodstrom, a research analyst at Global X, discussing international trends and headlines that are concerning Advisors and investors, how the Global X China Sector is helping simplify investing in China for Advisors, and Chelsea’s path to a career in … Continue reading Episode 28 – Global Trends Affecting Advisors – with Chelsea Rodstrom →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Larry Shumbres, CEO of Totum Risk, discussing the evolution of FinTech, the role data plays in helping Advisors plan for their clients’ financial wellness throughout their lifecycle, and the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur in this industry. In … Continue reading Episode 27 – Leveraging FinTech to Help Clients Manage Financial Wellness – with Larry Shumbres →

Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Andrew Smith Lewis, Chief Innovation Officer at CAIS, discussing how people learn, the emerging AI technology that is powering innovation in education, and how CAIS and their new learning system, CAIS IQ, are working to make advisors smarter. In this … Continue reading Episode 26 – How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Game for Financial Advisors – with Andrew Smith Lewis →

  Recorded live at IMPACT® 2019, this episode of Permission to Succeed features Doug Heikkinen and Linda Ding, Director of Strategic Marketing at Laserfiche, discussing key learnings from the Laserfiche Annual Survey and what she’s learned throughout her career in the financial services industry. In this episode, you will learn: Why Advisors are focusing on … Continue reading Episode 25 – How Technology Can Help Advisors Master the Client Journey – with Linda Ding →

It might just take a little bit of crazy to be a great entrepreneur. Join this intimate conversation between host Doug Heikkinen and special guest Ray Hennessey, president of JConnelly, Inc. Together, they explore the status of today’s business world through stories from Ray’s personal and work experiences.   In this episode, you will learn: What … Continue reading Episode 24 What Does Your Success Look Like? — With Ray Hennessey →

Are you able to help your clients quickly and efficiently? Join this engaging conversation with host Doug Heikkinen and guest Rod Sayegh, head of digital strategies at Fiduciary Trust Company International. In this episode, they discuss the future of wealth management, why it’s imperative for advisors to get out of the mundane, and whether technology … Continue reading Episode 23 –  The Human Connection Still Matters — With Rod Sayegh →

Are you struggling to adapt to new FinTech? Join us today and listen in as host Doug Heikkinen and guest Hussain Zaidi, co-founder and CEO of Advizr, discuss how technology is changing the fiduciary environment. In this conversation, they uncover FinTech’s newest advancements and consider whether regulation will ever happen. In this episode, you will … Continue reading Episode 22 – Keeping the Standards High With Fintech — With Hussain Zaidi →

There is a whole new emerging wealth out there for the taking, but this group wants a different advisor experience, with the majority wishing for technology to be part of the mix.  Join this technology-focused conversation with host Doug Heikkinen and guest Lucille Mayer, COO of Apex Clearing. In this episode, you will find out … Continue reading Episode 21 – Today’s Investor Wants a New Paradigm — With Lucille Mayer →

Are you an evolving advisor that can attract and retain the new age investor? Join this riveting conversation with host Doug Heikkinen and guest, Jeff Sica, founder, president, and chief investment officer of Circle Squared Alternative Investments. The changing investment environment is requiring advisors to keep up with the new version of the investor. In … Continue reading Episode 20 –  Dinosaur or Entrepreneur: Which Kind of Advisor Are You? — With Jeffrey Sica →