The Art & Science of Financial Advice
The Art & Science of Financial Advice
Join Reese Harper and Carl Richards each week as they discuss how to master the emotional (art) and functional (science) of financial planning.
You’ll learn how monitoring ongoing financial vitals, diagnosing issues, and prescribing creative solutions leads to increased client trust, meaningful conversations, and practice growth.

Latest Episode
How Elements Helped My Seminar Succeed—with Colton Etherton
To grow an advisory firm, seminars or workshops have proven to be a consistent way to get new clients. They allow you to easily target your ideal client base, plus networking opportunities abound. And they are the perfect place for … Continued
To grow an advisory firm, seminars or workshops have proven to be a consistent way to get new clients. They allow you to easily target your ideal client base, plus networking opportunities abound. And they are the perfect place for … Continued

The Gap Between Literacy and Technology With Mac Gardner
October 26, 2021
There’s a wide divide between the small number of people who can afford money management and the large number of...

The Future of Planning Frameworks
October 19, 2021
For the last 50 years, investment management drove the value proposition for financial advisors with any innovations in technology also...

What It Means to Be a Financial Planner With Hannah Moore
October 12, 2021
As the founder of the financial planning education and training company Amplified Planning, Hannah Moore says our profession should transform...

Are You Giving Advice Too Quickly?
October 5, 2021
In an effort to get prospects to buy their services, some advisors lead with free advice. But how much should...

Advisors as Financial Guides With Scott Frank
September 28, 2021
What describes your advisory approach? Maybe you see yourself as the “hero” who has the optimal financial solution for clients?...

What’s the Right Pricing Model for Your Firm?
September 21, 2021
Pricing is becoming a major issue for planning firms. While AUM works well with wealthy boomers and subscription fees seem...

The Rise of the “Financial Advicer” With Michael Kitces
September 14, 2021
Depending on the advice you’re after, you hire a personal trainer, or a lawyer, or a therapist. When you want...

Why Real Planning Is Ongoing Planning
September 7, 2021
Too many advisors make the mistake of not telling clients it takes time to deliver the value they offer. A...

Next Generation Growth With Douglas A. Boneparth
August 31, 2021
The financial advice industry is steadily shifting away from portfolio management to financial planning. So what is your firm doing...

Tracking Client Progress and Milestones
August 24, 2021
Obviously you care about your clients. As a fiduciary you put their needs first. You guide their behaviors as you...

Innovations in Financial Services With Natalie Taylor
August 17, 2021
Next-gen technology is taking a bigger role in financial services with innovators trying to expand the role of financial planning...