The Advisor Talent Shortage: Will AI Solve... Or Exacerbate It?: Kitces & Carl Ep 190
Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
Release Date: 05/14/2026
Helping Clients Align Their Capital To What’s REALLY Important When They Don’t Know What Is: Kitces & Carl Ep 197
Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
In the 197th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to go about figuring out what's important to clients (and how to help them figure it out for themselves). For full show notes, see and .
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When 'Feelings Are Data' To Navigate Clients' Financial Planning Trade-Offs: Kitces & Carl Ep 196
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In the 196th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the role of "gut feelings" and intuition in decision-making after the data has been fully analyzed. For full show notes, see and .
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Engagement Trap and Reactive vs Proactive Touchpoints: Kitces & Carl Ep 195
Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
In the 195th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to strike the right balance between proactive and reactive client communication. For full show notes, see and .
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Is It Ever Appropriate To Engage Clients With Fear Of Adverse Outcomes To Persuade Them To Action?: Kitces & Carl Ep 194
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In the 194th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the ongoing debate surrounding fear-based marketing tactics. For full show notes, see and .
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When Clients Would Rather Feel More Financially Successful Than Take Action To BE More Successful: Kitces & Carl Ep 193
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In the 193rd episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the challenge of motivating clients to take difficult but necessary action toward their goals. For full show notes, see and .
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Balancing Between The Art Of Serving Clients Creatively And Optimizing For Business Outcomes: Kitces & Carl Ep 192
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In the 192nd episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can stay creative without losing sight of the business side of things. For full show notes, see and .
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Challenges In Engaging The 'Disengaged' Spouse Of A Client Couple: Kitces & Carl Ep 191
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In the 191st episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to navigate working with couples when one partner is checked out. For full show notes, see and .
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The Advisor Talent Shortage: Will AI Solve... Or Exacerbate It?: Kitces & Carl Ep 190
Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
In the 190th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape the industry—and why one possible outcome may not be as appealing as it seems. For full show notes, see and .
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Navigating Change Fatigue With And While Serving Clients: Kitces & Carl Ep 189
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In the 189th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to support and guide clients when things feel uncertain. For full show notes, see and .
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The Remarkable Liquidity Of Financial Advisory Firms When Planning Your Own Advisor Retirement: Kitces & Carl Ep 188
Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
In the 188th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what steps advisors can begin taking today to position themselves for a successful sale in the future. For full show notes, see and .
info_outlineIn the 190th episode of Kitces and Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape the industry—and why one possible outcome may not be as appealing as it seems.
For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.