#262 - Risk Management with Scott Heinila, CEO of Optimized Insurance
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Risk Management with Scott Heinila, CEO of Optimized Insurance Hosts Brad Wright and Michael Connaughton are joined by Optimized Insurance CEO, Scott Heinila. After graduating from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) with a Finance degree, Scott began his insurance career in 2001, dedicating his time to assisting Insurance Professionals and Financial Advisors within the three facets of Protective Portfolio Planning – annuities, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. He’s an expert in the industry with 20+ years of experience, Scott has led roles such as the Director of...
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#261 - Angel Investing with Stephen Schweich
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Stephen Schweich Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Stephen Schweich. Stephen is Chairman of the Cherrystone Angel Group and held a 30 year career in Investment Banking. Stephen has been an active investor in venture capital and private companies in Europe and the USA for nearly 20 years and has served on the boards of numerous technology companies. Since joining Cherrystone in 2011, Stephen has a played a key role in sourcing and leading investments in several of Cherrystone’s portfolio companies. They discuss: Stephen’s background and experience. Angel Group investing due...
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#260 - Paw-sitive Planning: Estate Planning for Your Pets – with Liza Connelly
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Paw-sitive Planning: Estate Planning for Your Pets – with Liza Connelly Kathleen speaks with Liza Connelly, director of trust and estate services for CIBC Private Wealth. Liza has more than 25 years of trust, estate and fiduciary experience, but this isn’t your usual conversation about estate planning – we talk about estate planning for your pets! We discuss the different options that are available if you would like to provide for your pets after you pass away; best practices for planning ahead for unexpected emergencies, including what you might want to include in your durable...
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#259 - From Confused to Confident: Helping Families Navigate Aging with Parker Polidor
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From Confused to Confident: Helping Families Navigate Aging with Parker Polidor Kathleen and Kevin speak with Parker Polidor, co-founder of CareAlly. CareAlly is a turnkey software solution that financial advisors can use to help clients and families navigate the financial and health related questions brought on by aging. We talk with Parker about the cost of the “sandwich generation tax,” ideas for initiating conversations about caregiving, tools and resources available through the CareAlly platform, and much more. If you have clients that are getting older, or clients whose loved ones...
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#258 - Wallets and Waistlines with Reyna Gobel
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Kathleen and Brad speak with freelance journalist, keynote speaker, and nutrition educator Reyna Gobel. Reyna is a nationally recognized expert in college funding, student loans, and financial wellness who brings a unique background in journalism, education and nutrition to conversations about money, health and long-term wellbeing. We hear from Reyna about how she went from journalism to getting a master’s degree in public health in nutrition; how financial advisors are well positioned to discuss the impact of nutrition on health care and life care planning; and the work she does creating...
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#257 - 5 to 9 Things You Don’t Know About 529 Plans with Chris Stack
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5 to 9 Things You Don’t Know About 529 Plans with Chris Stack Hosts Brad Wright and Kevin Williams are joined by attorney and consultant, Chris Stack. -Chris is managing consultant, Savingforcollege.com, is a nationally recognized 529 authority and experienced in educational finance. An attorney for over 30 years, licensed in New York & Pennsylvania, Chris has experience in finance, investments and law relating to tax advantaged products, including Section 529, since it became federal law in 1996. - He has been credited for actively and successfully initiating, advocating and...
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#256 - Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
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Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury Kathleen and Kevin speak with money psychology expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury. Kathleen is the founder of KBK Wealth Connection and a leading voice on women and money and breaking through emotional barriers that get in the way of productive money conversations. We discuss the importance of open financial conversations, gender differences in money attitudes, and strategies advisors can use to financially empower their female clients. We also talk about building negotiation confidence, the importance of male involvement in empowering...
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#255 - Navigating Egos and Emotions During the College Planning Process – With Jack Wang
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Navigating Egos and Emotions During the College Planning Process – With Jack Wang Hosts Kathleen Kenealy and Michael Connaughton speak with Jack Wang, a nationally recognized college funding expert who helps families answer two critical questions: how to lower the cost of college and how to pay for it without derailing their financial future. Tune in to hear us talk about what the NFL draft has to do with the financial aid system; common misconceptions parents and students have about paying for college; why the phrase “ you can borrow for college but you can’t borrow for...
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#254 - The Human Side of Wealth: Navigating Family Dynamics – with Emily Bouchard
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The Human Side of Wealth: Navigating Family Dynamics – with Emily Bouchard Kathleen and Brad speak with Emily Bouchard, founder of Bouchard Bespoke Consulting. Emily is a Chief Learning Officer and Family Dynamics Advisor for Family Offices and Financial Advisory Firms, working alongside financial advisors, estate attorneys, and family offices to address the human side of money. We speak with Emily about her role as a listening coach and how she works with families to help them better communicate with full transparency and the steps she takes to help them assess, rebuild and sustain...
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#253 - Bringing the Human Element Back to Human Resources – with Angela Sarver
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Bringing the Human Element Back to Human Resources – with Angela Sarver Hosts Kathleen Kenealy and Kevin Williams are joined by Angela Sarver, founder of EllieBlu HR Consulting. Angela is a human resources expert who specializes in consulting with independent financial advisors. Angela is on a mission to bring the human element back to the workplace by helping business owners lead their teams more intentionally. We discuss all the different ways that Angela supports the firms she works with, including how she helps her clients through all phases of employee recruitment and how she uses...
info_outlineIn times of Coronavirus, will divorces increase due to more time together? Learn about the challenges and benefits of working with clients going through divorce. Our esteemed panel discusses how to approach the needs of those going through divorce in a holistic manner. Whether Collaborative law, mediation, or litigation, hear about the possibilities. Panel includes Gina Arons, Psy.D., Atty. David Kellem, & Chris Chen, CFP® CDFA. Kristin Beane co-hosts with Chris Boyd.
Chris Chen shares insights for financial professionals focusing their practice around clients going through divorce.
Gina Arons, Psy.D. (Psychologist, Collaborative Law Coach, Mediator), Lincoln, MA 781-259-3434 | [email protected] | www.drginaarons.com
Chris Chen, CFP® CDFA, Insight Financial Strategists, Newton, MA 781-489-3014 | [email protected] | http://insightfinancialstrategists.com/
Atty. David Kellem – Divorce Attorney & Mediator, Hingham 781.304.4001 | [email protected] | https://www.kellemlawgroup.com/