Planning & Beyond® - Where financial planning meets human understanding

Text us to share what you found helpful! What is financial intimacy…and how is that different from financial transparency?.In this episode, Ed Coambs, CFP® and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reveals how financial advisors can deepen both client relationships and their own marriages through financial intimacy.  Learn about Ed's innovative GREAT framework for having meaningful money co...

Text us to share what you found helpful! Discover how to revolutionize your client relationships using motivational interviewing, a powerful framework that enhances client engagement and facilitates meaningful change. Join host Ashley Quamme and guest Derek Hagen, Director of Education at Money Quotient, as they unpack this evidence-based approach to deeper client conversations. In this episode, y...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode of Planning & Beyond, host Ashley Quamme sits down with Jake Northrup, owner of Experience Your Wealth, to explore how incorporating behavioral expertise into financial planning firms can transform client relationships and enhance practice management. As both the host and the financial behavior specialist for Jake's firm, Ashley and...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode we’re joined by Emily Rassam, wife, mother of two, Partner and Senior Financial Planner at Archer Investment Management to talk about the importance of estate planning and the emotional intricacies involved in discussing mortality with loved ones. Emily emphasizes the need to go beyond the basic estate planning documents and how advisors can...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode, we're joined by Larry Sprung, husband, father, award-winning advisor, author, and mental health advocate to explore how financial advisors can transform client relationships by focusing on joy rather than just numbers. Larry shares practical insights on: How to incorporate joy-focused conversations into client meetings Balancing saving...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode, Neil Bage, co-founder of Shaping Wealth, shares his journey from aspiring PE teacher to leader in behavioral finance, blending neuroscience with financial services to transform client relationships. We discuss the overlooked well-being of financial advisors and the importance of self-care in preventing burnout. Neil shares how empathy and c...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode, Mikel Van Cleve joins us to talk about the unique challenges blended families face in managing money. Mikel shares practical advice from his personal life and career, covering topics like handling complex family relationships, respecting traditions, and planning for kids of different ages. We dive into the emotional side of finances for ble...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sarah Fallaw, co-author of The Next Millionaire Next Door and founder of DataPoints, who explains how understanding client personalities can improve financial advising. She shares how using science-backed tools, instead of just traditional risk assessments, helps advisors build stronger relationships and better support clie...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode of Planning & Beyond, we welcome Lindsay Troxell, Founder and Head Coach of Our Coaching Initiative. Lindsay shares her personal journey and how it shaped her approach to identity work in financial planning. Key points discussed: Lindsay's framework for understanding identity: who you are, what you value, how you behave, and why it...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode, we talk with Brendan Frazier, Chief Behavioral Officer of RFG Advisory, about the mindset and skill set that advisors need to nail their prospect and discovery meeting. Brendan shares practical tips on how to quickly build trust from the first conversation as well as how to continue building on that trust in future meetings by actively list...

Text us to share what you found helpful! You plan for your clients’ retirement, but are you planning for yours? In this episode, Dan Haylett helps unpack the unique challenges financial advisors face when planning their own retirement. From building self-sustaining teams to seeking our own financial planners, we share essential strategies to avoid common pitfalls. Beyond the financial aspects, we...

Text us to share what you found helpful! In this episode of Planning and Beyond, we sit down with Dan Haylett, a trailblazer in the world of retirement planning. Together we explore the emotional difficulties of modern day retirement and how advisors can support their clients in being what Dan calls a "retirement rebel.” Dan shares his innovative approaches to helping first-generation retirem...

Text us to share what you found helpful! What is "funded contentment," and how do you live a truly meaningful life? In this episode, we talk with Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth, about how true wealth is more than just having lots of money. We also talk about how financial advisors can focus on helping people with their life goals, not just their finances. Finally, we dive into...

Text us to share what you found helpful! Unlock the secrets of integrating financial psychology into your practice with insights from Dr. Meghaan Lurtz. We tackle the nuanced challenges and uncover strategies to bring financial psychology into firms effectively. From hiring specialized experts to comprehensive advisor training, each method has its unique advantages in understanding client emotions...

Text us to share what you found helpful! Ready to transform your client communication? In this episode, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, Partner at Shaping Wealth, joins us to reveal the secrets of effective questioning in financial planning. Discover how the right phrasing turns questions into engaging conversations, strengthening client relationships. Learn to frame inquiries with empathy and calmness, creati...

Text us to share what you found helpful! Is the secret to exceptional financial advising hidden in your own self-awareness? Join me, Ashley Quamme, and Dr. Meghaan Lurtz in this episode of Planning and Beyond as we explore the crucial role of self-awareness in financial planning. We discuss how personal biases, money stories, and experiences shape professional advice and client interactions. Disco...

Text us to share what you found helpful! How can understanding your clients' psychology change the way you offer financial advice? Discover the impact of client psychology in financial planning with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, Partner at Shaping Wealth. In this episode, Dr. Lurtz shares her journey through personal financial challenges and offers insights on managing client relationships. Explore the...

Text us to share what you found helpful! Starting something new is a wild ride, filled with the highs of excitement and the lows of anxiety. Just like Rapunzel stepping out of her tower in Disney's Tangled, I'm stepping into the unknown with this inaugural episode of Planning and Beyond. Join me, Ashley Quamme, as I share my journey of launching this podcast and the whirlwind of emotions...