Today’s financial professionals have so much on their plates. From clients to HR, operations, marketing and so on – how can anyone effectively balance it all? The Big Picture Advisor is a modern take on connecting financial professionals to industry speci

THE FUTURE OF ADVICEFour financial professionals share their "why" for entering the business and how they're positioning themselves for success. CRN-3880910-102221

THE ART OF OBJECTIVE LISTENING John explains the psychological complexities of the client and financial professional relationship.CRN-3768722-091721

DECIPHERING MILLENNIALS Ann offers tips to address their unique needs and how to meet their expectations. CRN-3480081-030521

LIFE HAPPENS...PLAN FOR ITKaren shares her philosophy for working with clients, building her business and the life lessons that helped her become one of Lincoln's top financial professionals. CRN-3605722-052521

TAPPING INTO THE HNW MARKETTodd shares how financial professionals can connect with, convert and retain high-net-worth clients. CRN-3494440-031621

MARKETING IS EVERYTHINGLisa and Sarah emphasize the power of marketing and why it should be a foundational priority for every organization. CRN 3488968-031121

Finding your superpowerEllen shares what it takes to stand out as a financial professional in today's world. CRN 3477659-030321

Paving the wayIn honor of Women's History Month, Elizabeth candidly shares her experiences as a woman in the financial services industry and what she's learned on her journey. CRN 3480068-030521

Planning for special needsJon shares his personal story and offers his perspective on how to navigate the special needs planning landscape. CRN 3421793-012521Read more in Jon's blog post

Networking is a mindsetDavid explains how financial professionals can practice mindfulness to drive business growth and offers tips for networking virtually. CRN 3374725-121720

Empathize, listen and askTim encourages financial professionals to practice empathy with clients and go after the greenlight moments. CRN 3366121-121020

Stop marketing and start engagingScott dives into the power of authenticity and community to build relationships in today's digital world. CRN 3316753-110420

Giving back with purposeBrian Gracie, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC® explains the power of purposeful wealth sharing. CRN 3334527-111720

Opportunities to close the wealth gap in non-traditional marketsEric discusses trends and opportunities that are shifting conversations in the financial services industry today. CRN 3289840-101920

Markets in an election yearTim Johnson, John Schatz and Wiley Moody remind financial professionals that politics do not drive economics. CRN 3242402-091520

Brand is everythingJay shares three strategies to create meaningful client conversations and drive brand loyalty. CRN 2940636-020520Read more in Jay's blog post

Be an agent of changeErika Whyte explains the importance of education, awareness of bias, and conversation to inspire action. CRN 3168338-072020Read more in Erika's blog post

Cutting through the noiseLaura challenges financial professionals to rethink the concept of multitasking and unlearn bad habits to stay focused. CRN 2949643-021220

Finding your personal intentionAngie shares her heartfelt story of authenticity and overcoming professional and personal obstacles as a woman in the financial services industry. CRN 3121811-061020

Accelerate growth by embracing change5 aspiring traits for financial professionals. CRN 3117519-060820Read more in Peter's blog post

Bringing clarity to clients' financesRob discusses how to communicate and build trust by speaking to clients in terms they understand and avoiding industry jargon. CRN 3055150-042220

Planning for a successful successionJim and Logan share their recent succession stories and lessons learned in the process. CRN 2973334-022820Read more in James and Logan's blog post

How to adapt to the new normalCaragh shares her professional and personal perspective on embracing the new normal. CRN 3036265-040920

Client experience is your only differentiatorGiven the recent market uncertainty, client attention matters more than ever. CRN 3006917-032320Read more in Jay's blog post

Tax season: a holistic outlookTune in to this bonus episode to find out what's most important to consider this tax season. CRN 2974310-022820

The art of saying yes and no to growPeter Sheahan discusses self-imposed limitations to advisor growth and how to overcome them. CRN 2971047-022720Read more in Peter's blog post

Redefining modern wealthDustin Garis encourages financial professionals to embrace the concept of life profit in order to live a more memorable life. CRN 2936467-020420Read more in Dustin's blog post

Finding the right work-life balanceLaura Stack discusses how increasing productivity can help advisors focus their activities on high-value tasks that will drive maximum value to their businesses. CRN 2897594-010820Read more in Laura's blog post

Being a financial advisor means keeping up with the latest market trends, sales techniques and practice management tips to stay ahead of the game. But you're often simply too busy to attend a workshop or read a lengthy book. That's why LFN is excited to debut The Big Picture Advisor podcast the week of January 27. New episodes will be available every three weeks, featuring experts on the client experience, scaling for growth, advisor best practices and more.