In Episode #27 of NAPFA Nation, host Marie Swift speaks with Joni Alt, CFP® EA, Senior Wealth Advisor at Evermay Wealth Management. Alt is also a long-time NAPFA volunteer and NAPFA National Board Member.

Alt discusses the 2025 NAPFA Spring Conference happening May 7-10, 2025 in Phoenix, how the conference planning team crafts the agenda for the event, determines its educational value, and builds community for all involved. Alt shares why she joined NAPFA 15 years ago – and why she continues to be a member. She also talks about the fiduciary standard, effective communication and education, and the importance of making a difference in other people's lives.

In a nutshell:

The 2025 NAPFA Spring Conference: who should attend and why
Benefits of being a NAPFA member and how serving in leadership roles pays off
The fiduciary standard and why it should be an important consideration when selecting a financial advisor
Effective communication with clients and why the firm provides the services it does

Special Note: In 2023, we rebranded the NAPFA podcast with a new album cover and series title: NAPFA Nation. We are shifting our monthly episodes to bring you inspiring conversations and key insights from leaders in the Fee-Only financial planning profession. Marie Swift, Founder and CEO of Impact Communications, will continue on as host, interviewing a variety of NAPFA members and professionals. You will still be able to find on this channel the 32 Mindset Mastery episodes with respected fiduciary financial planners and allied advocates who are committed to accomplishing great things as they master their own mindset and continue to serve their clients in the best ways possible.

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Strength in Community: Joni Alt on NAPFA's Impact, Communication, and Fiduciary Commitment – Episode #27 of NAPFA Nation