Jan 10, 2023 | Financial Advisors, Growing Advisors Business, Retirement Readiness
People can understand simple things with ease, so “simple” is a great place to start when explaining new concepts to others. Focusing on simple concepts gives people a foundation where they can make connections and later build on those new ideas. But even seemingly...
Sep 27, 2022 | 403(b)/457, Financial Advisors, Retirement Readiness
Having completed my fourth Half Ironman a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting on what I have learned. From the very start, I’ve been surprised how often endurance sports training is compared to more typical athletic activities. I enjoyed sports in high school and...
Jun 6, 2022 | 401(k) Participant Education, Financial Advisors, Growing Advisors Business, Podcasts
Curse of Knowledge Three simple words can help us understand the problems many advisors face as they attempt to engage their clients toward retirement success: Curse of Knowledge.[1] Advisors know so much about their own world that they forget the context of those...
May 18, 2021 | 401(k), 403(b)/457, Financial Advisors
Recently I finished a Half Ironman Triathlon in St. George, Utah. It was a great race: swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and then running the half-marathon, 13.1 miles. That’s 70.3 miles in total! The elevation gain of just over 4,400 feet had me contemplating...
Mar 9, 2021 | Growing Advisors Business
What’s Your Next Step When making key decisions, businesses must do a lot of research. Poor decisions can cost companies millions—or even push the company into bankruptcy. In contrast, good decisions can place a company well ahead of the competition. Having...
