Swift Chats in the Financial Services Industry

​In this Swift Chat conversation, Marie Swift speaks withSteve Atkinson, Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Growth Expert withAdmired Leadership. The conversation delves into the realm of leadership and its practical applications in the financial advisory world. Steve shares insights and anecdotes that shed light on what it means to be an effective leader. He emphasizes the idea that leadership is not merely a title or a position but rather a set of behaviors and choices that anyone can adopt.

​Throughout the discussion, Steve highlights the importance of credibility, feedback, and the creation of a team of leaders. He illustrates how admired leaders, identified through years of study, excel not only in achieving results but also in fostering strong relationships and followership. By focusing on character, competence, and the ability to give impactful feedback, advisors can enhance their leadership skills and ultimately make a positive impact on their clients and teams.

Learn more athttps://www.AdmiredLeadership.com

Listen to this special conference compilation podcast episode recorded live in the T3 Podcast Station, powered by LPL Financial, at the 2024 T3 Technology Tools for Today Advisor Conference - which also celebrated the event's 20th anniversary. Host Marie Swift chats with conference speakers, industry thought leaders, and advisors about what's hot and happening at #T32024. From intriguing presentations on the main stage to all the fintech on display in the exhibit hall - and all the celebrations in between - hear the biggest takeaways and insights from:

• Dan Skiles of Altruist
• Jamie Hopkins of Bryn Mawr Trust
• Laura Garfield of Idea Decanter
• Dominic Tully of Powder
• Erkko Etula of Brooklyn Investment Group
• Haik Sahakyan of ARQA
• Matt Kadnar of Nebo Wealth
• Vamshi Yamsani of AssetSprout

Listen to this special conference compilation podcast episode recorded live in the T3 Podcast Station, powered by LPL Financial, at the 2024 T3 Technology Tools for Today Advisor Conference - which also celebrated the event's 20th anniversary. Host Marie Swift chats with conference speakers, industry thought leaders, and advisors about what's hot and happening at #T32024. From intriguing presentations on the main stage to all the fintech on display in the exhibit hall - and all the celebrations in between - hear the biggest takeaways and insights from:

• David Drucker, formerly with T3 Technology Tools for Today
• Christine Cherry of Advisor Circle
• John Rajes of LPL Financial
• Christophe Gauthron of Kwanti
• Patricia Jennerjohn of Focused Finances, LLC
• John Mackowiak of Advyzon
• Jim Sinai of Vanilla
• Jen Ferguson of XLR8

In this special episode of "Hot and Happening at T3 2024", recorded live at the 2024 T3 Technology Tools for Today conference, Marie Swift leads an insightful conversation with Gary Carrai, CFA, Executive Vice President of Advisor Business Strategy at LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer serving independent financial advisors and financial institutions - providing technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs to advisors looking to create and grow thriving practices. The discussion delves into the dynamic landscape of wealth management technology, with Gary providing valuable insights into the industry's evolution and the innovative solutions being developed at LPL Financial.

Gary emphasizes the pivotal role of data in driving actionable insights and enhancing advisor-client interactions. He underscores LPL's advisor-centric approach, commitment to innovation, and focus on delivering comprehensive data analytics capabilities, coupled with proactive notifications to empower advisors in making informed decisions. Tune in to discover how LPL Financial is at the forefront of driving innovation to empower advisors and enhance client outcomes.

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swifts speaks withTony D'Amico, Founder and Managing Partner ofFidato Wealth, an award-winning SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) based in Ohio, about the journey of building an admirable firm that stands out as the RIA of choice for both clients and talented professionals. ​

From the challenges faced in attracting the right talent to the evolution of the firm's culture and processes, Tony provides valuable nuggets of wisdom for those navigating the complexities of the financial services industry. Discover the milestones, the focus on comprehensive wealth management, and the commitment to servant leadership that set Fidato Wealth apart in this illuminating discussion.

Learn more about Tony and Fidato Wealth athttps://www.FidatoWealth.com

In this Swift Chat conversation, Marie Swift speaks withLuis Rosa,Emlen Miles-Mattingly, andShawn Tydlaska, three of the four co-founders of theBLX Internship Program, a premier initiative dedicated to fostering diversity in the financial planning profession, specifically for aspiring Black and Latinx financial planners. The trio expresses a genuine desire to make the financial planning industry more inclusive in response to the civil unrest following George Floyd's murder. Through partnerships with organizations like the National Association of Personal Financial Planners (NAPFA) and sponsors like theCharles Schwab Foundation, the program has successfully provided opportunities for underrepresented groups, establishing a fresh pipeline of diverse talent for financial planning firms. The conversation touches on the transformative impact on both interns and firms, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, community, and the value derived from fostering diversity in the financial services industry.

BLX’s application window for firms to get involved and host an intern in summer 2024 closes on December 31st, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to not only help the financial industry truly reflect the world we live in, but tap into BLX’s pipeline of top-quality interns.

Learn more and apply atblxinternship.org/

In this Swift Chat, host Marie Swift speaks with Siddhartha Oza and Rohit Agarwal, the co-Founders and co-CEOs behind Sora Finance, whose mission is to optimize debt costs for everyone by empowering advisors in actively managing clients' liabilities.

The Sora platform, driven by an AI component, addresses the historical oversight of managing debt, providing advisors with the right data and tools to optimize clients' financial well-being. The trio discusses the complexities of managing liabilities, the untapped potential of debt optimization, and the pivotal role financial advisors play in reshaping the landscape of wealth management.

Learn more about Siddhartha, Rohit, and Sora Finance at https://www.sorafinance.com

​In this Swift Chat, Marie Swiftsits down with Sam X Renick, the visionary behindSammy Rabbit's Money School, a financial literacy program for children ages 2-10 years old.

Listen to discover the inspiration behind Sammy Rabbit's Money School, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to instilling essential money habits in children.

Sam shares some secrets to making financial literacy engaging by integrating money ideas into fun and exciting topics.

• Learn about the fascinating "All Star Readers" program, where financial professionals read children's books with vital finance and life skills messages.
• Discover how financial advisors can use Sammy Rabbit's Money School to host live or virtual events, engaging clients and nurturing relationships while promoting financial literacy.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or financial advisor, you'll find resources and strategies to implement financial education easily and efficiently in your community. These events create media buzz and brand-building opportunities for advisors in their local communities.

Sam and Impact are partnering with two special offers for Advisors:

• Sammy Rabbit Money School– Get memberships for your clients to over 400 co-branded downloadable activities, original songs with matching activities, Big Dream Journal, and more!
• Sammy and Santa’s Advice – Custom and co branded Sammy Rabbit Holiday Activity Book (Must be ordered by Nov. 10th for this holiday season)Sammy

These opportunities are for financial advisors and include premium memberships, virtual experiences, marketing materials, and co-branding opportunities.

Don't miss this enlightening episode that's all about empowering the next generation with smart money skills.

Learn more about Sam X Renick and Sammy Rabbit atwww.SammyRabbit.com

In this unique Swift Chat, recorded live in theSocial/Digital Hubat the 2023Morningstar Investment Conference (MICUS) in Chicago, honorary “Hubster” Shawna OhmofContent 151 flips the script as she interviews Marie Swift and Jonny Swift of Impact Communications.

The trio shares some of their marketing and PR insights in relation to some of the hot topic items at MICUS 2023 like AI. They share how firms both large and small can integrate AI in their marketing efforts to help create content, generate leads, and even help with client retention. Marie and Jonny also share some actionable takeaways for firms looking to up their PR and marketing game.

Learn more about Shawna Ohm and Content 151 here:www.Content151.com

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In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications, Inc. speaks with Daniel Satchkov, Co-Founder and President of RiXtrema, a pioneer in developing innovative tools for financial advisors using machine learning (AI) and data science.

Daniel dives into RiXtrema's two groundbreaking AI-driven productivity tools: AdvisorAI™ and 401kAI™.

401kAI is a tool for advisors to use as they court and seek to win the business of plan sponsors. It contains detailed data on 850,000 retirement plans, with full information on all current laws, regulations, and legal cases, and is integrated with compliance tools. 401kAI can summarize dozens of plans with one click, help write custom emails for the plan, and create effective calling pitches for a plan.

AdvisorAI is a tool for advisors to improve productivity with portfolio analysis and creation of custom emails and calling pitches. The tool summarizes all aspects of portfolio risk in one click, creates custom emails for each lead, learns in detail about each lead’s financial situation, knows services the advisor can offer to get a meeting, and is integrated with their compliance tools.

Learn more about Daniel, RiXtrema, 401kAI™, and AdvisorAI™ atRiXtrema.com