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15 Years of Wealth Management: Lessons Learned and Avoiding Toxic Financial Advice

Financial Detox® Show

Release Date: 09/26/2024

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Welcome to a special episode celebrating 15 years of IDA Wealth! 🎉

In this video, we dive deep into the journey of building a successful wealth management firm and reflect on the lessons learned from over 27 years in the financial industry. Co-hosts Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes in guiding clients to avoid toxic financial advice and achieve maximum impact in managing their wealth.

We touch on:

• The evolution of wealth management over the past 15 years

• Strategies from Jason's book, Financial Detox, that can help investors make smarter decisions

• How the firm helps clients avoid common financial mistakes and provides holistic wealth management solutions

• Insights on being a fiduciary and why it matters to clients’ financial success

• The growing trend of independent advisory firms and the shift toward true fiduciary responsibility

🔍 Whether you're an investor, a financial advisor, or someone curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to secure their financial future.

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More on Financial Detox: Website: https://www.idawealth.com/financial-detox/

Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Detox-Achieve-Independence-Maximum-ebook/dp/B0795B2WX4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= _____________________________

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Disclosure

The Financial Detox podcast is provided by Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC (“IDA”), an SEC registered Investment Adviser; however, such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Any references to SEC registration are not an endorsement or indication of approval by the SEC. The information presented in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as specific tax, legal or investment advice. Participants are strongly encouraged to consult with their personal advisers regarding their specific financial and tax situation. Investing involves risk and there is always the potential for loss. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Information provided reflects IDA’s views as of a particular time. Such views along with tax laws and regulations are subject to change at any point and IDA shall not be obligated to provide notice of any change. IDA makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented in this podcast. The firm disclaims any liability for errors or omissions in the information or for any actions taken in reliance on the information provided herein. The S&P 500, or Standard & Poor's 500, is a stock market index that measures the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. These companies are selected based on their market capitalization, liquidity, and industry representation, making the index a broad indicator of the overall U.S. stock market and economy. The S&P 500 is widely regarded as a benchmark for the performance of the U.S. equity market, and it includes companies from a variety of industries, such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods. The index is weighted by market capitalization, meaning that companies with larger market values have a greater impact on the index's overall performance. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sp500.asp

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