Tag: Financial Planning

Centerstage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice [Ep. 55]

Centerstage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice [Ep. 55]

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?

With the right tools and storytelling, host Matt Ackermann, along side his friends & colleagues Andree Mohr, President of Integrated Partners, and Paul Saganey, Founder & CEO of Integrated Partners wrote a book to guide you to becoming the star of your practice because there is a better way!

As a financial advisor you may not see the similarities between yourself and Elton John or Taylor Swift but in the next 30 minutes you’ll understand the reference and you’ll be ignited to learn more.

Its not how hard you work, it’s how effective you work.

About the Book

Get your copy here!

For entrepreneurial financial advisors, becoming the star of your practice can feel impossible.

You’ve spent your career working so hard IN the business that you’ve forgotten to work ON the business.

At some point, you need to stop carrying the amps and take center stage.

This book takes you through analogies from rock stars, legendary artists and emerging musicians to help you develop the financial advisory practice of
your dreams.

It is time to take your business to the next level while you shine in the spotlight!

Utilizing successful business processes created at Integrated Partners, “Center Stage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice” is a framework of carefully crafted stories, first-person narratives, and applicable takeaway “music lessons” to help you and your business shine one step at a time.

This book will help you discover how to evaluate your practice goals, ramp up your
marketing strategies, find the right growth partners, establish a qualified team to
drive the practice to the next level, and much more.

The mic checks are done, and the curtain is ready to rise. Are you ready to make your entrance and take center stage? Your practice, your partners, and that entrepreneur inside of you certainly is.

 

About Our Guest:

Andree Mohr

Andree Mohr takes great pride in her ability to effectively transition advisors to Integrated, creating a smooth process for all involved. Our partner firms have made an important decision by choosing Integrated Partners. Having managed the transition of over 160 advisors and 50,000+ client accounts, Andree has witnessed first-hand how crucial it is to maintain discipline, apply a strong process and ensure that she is with our new team members every step of the way as they come aboard.

Paul Saganey

As a practicing advisor for over 30 years Paul Saganey understands what it’s like to build a strong practice and deepen my existing relationships. When he launched integrated in 1996, his goal was to build an organization that offers vision, support and direction for the future growth of our practices. By collaborating with industry professionals and my peers, Paul researches the economic and regulatory landscape to successfully reach that goal.

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Disclosure:

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

The Future of Financial Planning With Craig Lemoine (Ep. 50)

The Future of Financial Planning With Craig Lemoine (Ep. 50)

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 Illinois, on the next generation of financial planning and how the industry has changed over the past 25 years. They talk about the value of internships, apprenticeships, and competitions for students, as well as the challenges of technology and social media.

Craig discusses:

  • How financial planning has evolved as an industry
  • What skills and tools the next generations brings to financial planning
  • How the increase in technology use impacts the way they view information
  • How that technology impacts their communication and relationship with clients
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Craig Lemoine is the Director of the Financial Planning Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching courses in risk management, retirement and financial planning. Craig earned his PhD from Texas Tech University in 2013 and currently holds the Certified Financial Planner ™ and Master Registered Financial Consultant™ designations.

Craig currently serves as the Executive Director of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning, vice-chairman of the Master Registered Financial Consultant Board and is working with his team to develop specialized content in the area of agriculture-focused financial planning. Previously, Craig served on and chaired the CFP® Council of Examination (2009-2014) and was the Executive Director of the Northwestern Mutual Granum Center for Financial at The American College of Financial Services in Bryn Mawr, PA.

Disclosure:

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

Craig Lemoine is Director of Personal Financial Planning at the University of Illinois and is a separate entity and not affiliated with Integrated Partners and LPL Financial.

The Power Of Partnerships In Growth With David Kline (Ep. 40)

The Power Of Partnerships In Growth With David Kline (Ep. 40)

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 discusses:

  • What does growth mena to them
  • How did they initially connect and why do they continue working together
  • What benefits does a partnership provide to clients
  • How has the partnership allowed them both to thrive
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

David Kline

As a Private Wealth Advisor, David specializes in helping business executives, professionals, high net worth individuals, and their families navigate the complexities of their financial lives. After obtaining an in-depth understanding of each client’s situation, his team will identify potential gaps and create customized strategies to address their concerns.

Mark McGaunn

Mark plays a special role in the lives of his clients. Known as “the bow-tie guy”, he has consulted veterinarians and dentists nationally for more than 30 years, and been featured in magazines, conferences, and live events around the world.

Disclosure:

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

Mark McGaunn is Mcgaunn and Schwadron and is a separate entity and not affiliated with Integrated Partners and LPL Financial.

The Two F’s Of Financial Planning With Paul Saganey (Ep.36)

The Two F’s Of Financial Planning With Paul Saganey (Ep.36)

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:

  • What inspires financial savings
  • The importance of having the right people for the right job
  • How financial planners have evolved with the clients
  • Why family is important in financial planning
  • And more

Connect With Paul Saganey:

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About Our Guest:

As a practicing advisor for over 30 years, Paul Saganey understands what it’s like to build a strong practice and deepen existing relationships. When he launched integrated in 1996, it was his goal to build, alongside fellow advisors, an organization that offers vision, support and direction for the future growth of their practices. By collaborating with industry professionals and his peers, Paul researches the economic and regulatory landscape to move towards that goal.

Disclosure:

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.