Smarter Planner Podcast

In this episode host Belle Osvath CFP®, speaks with LTC Specialist Kelly Augspurger CLTC ®, CSA, about her structured approach to having the long-term care conversation with clients. She advocates steering the conversation away from the possible loss of independence and instead shift the focus to the ability of the client to potentially protect their family from hardship. Kelly highlights the three questions planners should discuss with clients to determine their potential care needs. These questions help reframe the conversation and allow clients to understand and participate in the coverage calculation process. Kelly also stresses that in order for planners to set their clients up for their best chance of insurability they need to have an in-office pre-screening process to be completed before any application is submitted. If you are interested in creating a more productive and positive approach to your long-term care discussions, this is the show for you. Links: Steadfast Insurance: https://www.steadfastagents.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-augspurger/ --- FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Doug Pugliese who is the Head of 1042 QRP Strategies at Alpha Architect. They discuss 1042 exchanges which allow the owner of a closely held C-Corp to sell their equity to an employee stock purchase plan and defer long-term capital gains as long as they rollover the proceeds into a qualified investment. Doug talks about the benefit to a company and the employees when creating an ESOP and does an excellent job at breaking down the strategy behind the decision. Doug also identifies which business owners are ideal candidates for this type of exchange and discusses the limited investment options that business owners have historically faced and how his team is working to change that. If you have business owner clients our are just curious about this innovative approach to 1042 exchanges this is the show for you. Links: National Center of Employee Ownership - NCEO.org LinkedIn Website - AlphaArchitect.com --- FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

Newly minted financial influencer, Colin Day, shares his rapid rise to over one million video views on Instagram, discussing strategies for going viral and managing unexpected fame. They explore the impact of misleading financial advice on social media and the value of using video marketing to increase prospect meetings. The chapter also highlights the process of creating engaging video content for financial planning and the importance of authenticity in connecting with audiences.

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP® interviews Jim Blair and Marc Kiner, co-owners of Premier Social Security Consulting. They also created the National Social Security Advisor Certificate program which was the first national program to offer certificate training to financial planners for Social Security. They talk about the current state of the Social Security Trust fund, what's on the horizon for benefits and where they think politicians may make changes to the program in the future. Jim and Marc also give a few eye-opening examples of benefit strategies that helped clients maximize their incomes, that (without professional guidance) the client would not have known about. If you have baby boomer clients or are just curious about what the future of Social Security may look like – this is the show for you. Links: Jim Blair LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-blair-63527427 Marc Kiner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ssrainmaker Premier Social Security Website: premiersocialsecurityconsulting.com NSSA® Certificate Program: premiernssa.com FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP®, interviews Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA, the founder and owner of Tenon Financial, an RIA that provides clients financial planning and investment management services for a flat fee. They discuss why he chose the flat fee model and how his choice has shaped his business. Andy also talks about how his decision has aided him in attracting his ideal client and eliminated some of the complexity that other firms face. If you have ever considered moving to a flat fee model or wondered how firms that do maintain their profitability. This is the episode for you. Links: Linked in: linkedin.com/in/andypanko/ Website: tenonfinancial.com/ FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP®, interviews James Lee, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® the current President of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) which is the leading membership organization for Certified Financial Planner™ professionals. James talks about the FPA's pursuit of title protection for financial planners, essentially regulating by law who is allowed to call themselves a financial planner. They discuss the reasoning behind the FPA Board's initiative and how the change will benefit the entire profession as well as the general public. James is a passionate advocate for the planning profession, and he shares how he sees planners affecting not only their client's lives but impacting our society as a whole. He also reveals his vision for the future of our profession which may surprise you. Links: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jamesleecfp Email: jameslee@leemgt.com FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host, Belle Osvath, CFP® interviews Chris Boyd, CFP® the founder and CEO of Asset Management Resources, an independent boutique-style RIA firm. For the last sixteen years Chris has been the host of a financial talk radio show called "Something More with Chris Boyd." They discuss his experience hosting a financial talk radio show, how he started his show and the evolution of the show over the years. They also discuss how the show has helped grow and shape his business and what he would do differently if he was starting over today. Links: Wicked Pissah Podcast - Website Something More with Chris Boyd - amrfinancial.com/radio/ Asset Management Resources: amrfinancial.com Linked In FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Dr. Wesley Gray the founder of ETF Architect and Alpha Architect, about how advisors can create their own ETFs which can be used to help manage client funds and taxes. They discuss the creation process, the cost, and what type of advisory practice would benefit the most from their own ETF. Dr. Wesley Gray: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alphaarchitect/ Website: alphaarchitect.com Books: amazon.com/stores/author/B001OJT2FA FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks with Angela Baker a Realtor with LPT Realty. Angela is an attorney and CFP® holder and has spent over 30 years helping clients as a financial advisor but made a recent shift to focus on helping people navigate major life transitions when real estate has to be sold. Whether it's a client's home or an inherited property, sale of real estate can be incredibly emotional, stressful, and daunting and clients often turn to their Advisor for guidance. Angela has had a unique career path which has put her in the perfect position to detect an area where advisors are falling short. In this episode she identifies how we can fill that gap and, in the process, strengthen our relationships with our clients. Angela Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-51b9859/ Website: https://angelabaker.lpthomesearch.com/ FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.

In this episode host Belle Osvath, CFP® talks to David Marra, the co-founder of Markin Asset management, about the process of picking a portfolio manager. David provides some interesting insight on what to look for when evaluating mutual funds and details the three-step process he uses to identify skilled portfolio managers. They also discuss his belief that high-quality managers can be recognized by their transparency and willingness to disclose certain aspects of their operation. If your firm uses mutual funds or if you are curious about the value-add a portfolio manager provides, this is the show for you. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/david-marra-8693b44/ Website: markinfunds.com --- FPA NCA News & Events: fpanca.org Recommend a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/nH6ngsy7TmtfZ7w17 --- The Smarter Planner Podcast is a product of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area chapter (FPA NCA). All information is for educational and informational purposes only. Belle Osvath and/or the FPA NCA do not endorse or recommend any of the people, products, or services featured or discussed in this podcast.