Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP and Carl Richards, CFP

Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors

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A no-holds barred conversation for Real Financial Advisors with industry nerd Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards. One draws with a Sharpie, the other nerds out with spreadsheets, and both provide you with unique perspectives so that you can more effectively communicate with and serve your clients, run a more fulfilling practice, and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Author

Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP and Carl Richards, CFP

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.kitces.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Navigating Succession Plans When Founders Are Having Second-Thoughts On Retirement: Kitces & Carl Ep 119 24.08.2023

In our 119th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to get an older advisor (who isn't as engaged in growing the business anymore) to let go and retire. For full show notes, see kitces.com  and thesocietyofadvice.com .

(Re-)Building Your Financial Advisor Identity When You Dial Back Working With Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 118 10.08.2023

In our 118th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether you hang onto being a financial advisor even when you're no longer taking clients.  For full show notes, see kitces.com  and thesocietyofadvice.com .

Sustaining A Profitable Advisory Business That Allows You To Explore New Endeavors: Kitces & Carl Ep 117 27.07.2023

In our 117th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what it looks like when you're done growing the business. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

Getting Training As (Or For) An Associate Advisor To Talk More In Client Meetings: Kitces & Carl Ep 116 13.07.2023

I n our   116th   episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discus s how to feel (or help other advisors feel) more confident talking to clients. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

Setting The Right Minimum Fee Per Client And The Revenue Model Generator: Kitces & Carl Ep 115 29.06.2023

I n our 115th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discus s how to set pricing in order to run a viable practice .   For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

When Clients Are Tempted By The Siren-Song Of (A Competitor's) Investment Results: Kitces & Carl Ep 114 15.06.2023

For many financial advisors, keeping an open line of communication with clients is a key component of building trust , understanding the client's values , and developing a meaningful plan to help them reach their financial goals. I n our 114th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discus s ways for financial advisors to talk to clients tempted by pr...

What Does It Really Mean To Be A Lead Advisor?: Kitces & Carl Ep 113 01.06.2023

While a dvancing a career in any industry can be challenging, th e lack of formal career development programs offered in the workplace for associate advisors can make it particularly difficult for them to gain the experience they need to become lead financial advisors . In our  113th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discus s what it means to be...

When You No Longer Want To Be A Manager And Have To Let An Associate Advisor Go: Kitces & Carl Ep 112 18.05.2023

In our 112th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about what it looks like when you have to let go of an employee. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

Who To Hire First As Your Advisory Firm Grows (And Why Do You Even Want To?): Kitces & Carl Ep 111 04.05.2023

In our 111th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about when to hire—and why. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

Dressing Up For Clients (Do Advisors Really Need To Dress For Success?): Kitces & Carl Ep 110 20.04.2023

In our 110th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about the idea that advisors should dress a certain way for credibility. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

Attracting Clients - An Advisor For Their Goals Or A Role Model Of What They Can Achieve?: Kitces & Carl Ep 109 06.04.2023

In our 109th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about how advisors live their lives—and what clients think about it. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

Crafting A (Marketing) Manifesto To Show What You Really Stand For: Kitces & Carl Ep 108 23.03.2023

In our 108th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards talk about marketing yourself by letting people know what you stand for. For full show notes, see  kitces.com  and  thesocietyofadvice.com .

The Strategic Planning Process And Coming Up With (New) Ideas To Try: Kitces & Carl Ep 107 09.03.2023

In our 107th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss ways for advisors to find new ideas, the process of narrowing down their options and choosing the best ones, and how advisors can vet and test the viability of their ideas before implementing them on a larger scale.   For full show notes, see  kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

Sharing 'Real' Examples Of Your Work To Show The Value Of Financial Planning: Kitces & Carl Ep 106 23.02.2023
When A Prospect Doesn't Meet Your Minimums—Navigating The Awkwardness Gracefully: Kitces & Carl Ep 105 09.02.2023
How Do You NOT Grow (And Finding The Constraints To Help Say No): Kitces & Carl Ep 104 26.01.2023
Balancing Client Responsiveness With The Proactive Sledgehammer of Value: Kitces & Carl Ep 103 12.01.2023
Reflecting On The Journey Of Building A Career And Business: Kitces & Carl Ep 102 29.12.2022
Where Are All The Proudly Premium-Fee Advisors?: Kitces & Carl Ep 101 15.12.2022
Is Advisor Technology Really About Making Planning Faster... Or Better?: Kitces & Carl Ep 100 01.12.2022
What Does It Take For You To Find The Confidence To Take Action?: Kitces & Carl Ep 99 17.11.2022
Fee Schedule Complexity And Managing The Fear Of Leaving Opportunities On The Table: Kitces & Carl Ep 98 03.11.2022
Talking Clients Down From Making Politically-Motivated Portfolio Changes: Kitces & Carl Ep 97 20.10.2022
Handling Politically Charged Clients Who Make It Uncomfortable To Be Their Advisor: Kitces & Carl Ep 96 06.10.2022
Building Your Advisor Marketing Content By Packaging Your Client Wisdom: Kitces & Carl Ep 95 22.09.2022

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