#294 - The New Growth Engine: How AI Is Reshaping Advisor Marketing with Ian Karnell
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How will financial advisors grow their businesses in a digital-first world? In this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, Chris Boyd is joined by Ian Karnell, co-founder of Vast Advisor, to break down how AI is transforming advisor marketing and client acquisition. This conversation goes beyond productivity tools and dives into how advisors can build scalable growth systems that align with how today’s clients actually search for advice. If you’ve ever wondered whether referrals alone are enough—or how to adapt your strategy for the next generation of investors—this...
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#293 - The Social Security timeline may be shorter than expected so what does that mean for your retirement?
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In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd and Russ Ball are joined by Social Security expert Marcia Mantell to unpack the latest Trustees Report and its implications. With projections pointing to a potential shortfall by 2032, they explore what’s driving the change—and what it could mean for your future benefits. Marcia shares insights from decades of experience helping retirees navigate Social Security decisions and explains why some of the most common reactions—like claiming early—may do more harm than good. Learn more about Marcia Mantell and...
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#292 - Research and Reporting with YCharts’ Jeff Juracka
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Our guest on today’s episode is Jeff Juracka, Senior Account Executive at YCharts. Jeff has been building and leading his team at YCharts for the past six years. He’s a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago and is a former rugby player, who also studied - YCharts was founded in 2009 to democratize investment research. They are an all-in-one platform for investment research and client communication, with tools that are easy to use, and data that is reliable and timely. They discuss: -The current state of FinTech -Why visual presentations matter -Charts advisors gravitate towards ...
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#291 - Before It Breaks: Spotting Financial Red Flags in Aging Parents
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Nobody plans for the call—but sooner or later, it comes. In this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, Chris Boyd sits down with award-winning financial journalist and author Beth Pinsker to talk about the moment everything shifts—when you go from “concerned family member” to full-on financial caregiver. Drawing from her book My Mother’s Money, Beth shares the early warning signs families often overlook, why having the “right” documents doesn’t always mean you’re actually prepared, and how quickly the emotional and financial weight can hit. As Beth puts it: “Financial...
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#290 - Longevity Planning with Eliot Weissberg
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Longevity Planning with Eliot Weissberg Hosts Brad and Cory speak with Eliot Weissberg of The Investors Center Our guest on this episode is Eliot Weissberg. Eliot is President of The Investors Center, a financial planning and longevity planning practice. Their goal is to guide people to discover and leverage their capacity to age confidently, in part by utilizing “TimeLining” which Eliot created and trademarked in 2009. Eliot is a CFP and a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist). He is a member of the National Aging In Place Council (NAIPC) and the MIT AgeLab They discuss: What a...
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#289 - Treating Your Health Like a Financial Asset - with Stevyn Guinnip
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In this episode, Kathleen speaks with Stevyn Guinnip, founder and CEO of Grow Wellthy. Stevyn is a certified wellness coach and exercise physiologist who helps financial advisors approach their health with the same intentionality they bring to financial planning. Stevyn's path to this work is anything but ordinary: she grew up as the daughter of a financial advisor and watched many of his clients retire, only to lose their health before they could enjoy their retirement. After surviving a near-death experience, Stevyn went back to the research to rethink what true health actually means. Stevyn...
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#288 - Andrea Schlapia: Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching
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Andrea Schlapia: Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kathleen Kenealy are joined by Andrea Schlapia Founder and CEO of Ironstone Business Coaching. Andrea Schlapia began her career in banking, then rose through the ranks of global investment firms like Dreyfus, Prudential, and Deutsche Bank. In 2008, she launched Ironstone, which specializes in helping financial advisors. Andrea is the go-to practice management expert for independent financial advisory firms. She is the founder of Ironstone and creator of Ironstone’s Fundamental 4™ blueprint, a...
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#287 - The AI-Powered Growth Playbook for Advisors with Michael Barrasso
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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast. I’m Michael Connaughton co-founder of Lead Advisor and I serve on the Partnerships committee of the New England FPA and co-hosting with me today is Amy Mohan fellow chapter member and Certified Financial Planner with Daniel J Galli and Associates. Joining us today is Michael Barrasso. Michael Barrasso is the Co-Founder and CEO of WealthReach, an AI- powered growth platform built for financial advisors and wealth management firms. The company helps firms modernize organic growth through tools designed to improve visibility,...
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#286 - Save Time, Add Value: How Advisors Are Using AI-Powered Tax Research with Blue J
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Ankit Dhawan-Partnerships at Blue J Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kevin Williams are joined by Ankit Dhawan Ankit is Partnerships Manager at Blue J. Blue J is one of the New England FPA’s newest partners and he shares details around: How advisors and tax professionals are leveraging Blue J for tax research Ways to utilize the tool How Blue J’s AI is used to create time savings for advisors and add value to their clients. And much more. Blue J’s website: https://www.bluej.com/ Ankit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-dhawan/ As a FPA New England member, you can...
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#285 - Hidden Assets, Red Flags, and the Truth in the Numbers – with Sara Nanchanatt, CPA/CFF
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Hidden Assets, Red Flags, and the Truth in the Numbers – with Sara Nanchanatt, CPA/CFF On this episode, I talk with Sara Nanchanatt, founder of SN Forensics, about her path into forensic accounting—from an uninspiring audit internship to a transformative Peace Corps experience that ultimately led her to a field blending accounting, law, data analytics, and investigative work. We discuss her move from corporate roles to launching her own firm, and how she built a consulting practice while still working full-time. We also dig into the practical side of forensic accounting, including...
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 | ginaarons@gmail.com | www.drginaarons.com
Chris Chen, CFP® CDFA, Insight Financial Strategists, Newton, MA 781-489-3014 | bostonfinancialplanner@gmail.com | http://insightfinancialstrategists.com/
Atty. David Kellem – Divorce Attorney & Mediator, Hingham 781.304.4001 | dkellem@kellemlawgroup.com | https://www.kellemlawgroup.com/