Financial Advisor's Workshop with Brian Kasal

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Interviews with the World's Most Successful Financial Advisors. Hosted by Brian Kasal the Founder and CEO of FourStar Wealth in Chicago, IL.

  1. Sep 7

    #104 Adapting to AI Without Losing the Human Touch w/ Richard Taylor, Investment Adviser Representative, FourStar Wealth

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Richard Taylor is a veteran financial advisor based in Battle Creek, Michigan, with over four decades of experience in the wealth management industry. Beginning his career in accounting before joining E.F. Hutton and later partnering with his father, Richard has built a deeply personal, multi-generational practice where three-quarters of his client base spans up to three generations. By blending traditional hands-on service with modern technology—including leverage of new media and podcasting—Richard focuses on guiding families through complex estate decisions, emotional market cycles, and historical context rather than pushing Wall Street products. In this episode, Brian and Richard discuss: The Evolution of the Practice: Transitioning from paper ledgers and stockbroker roots at E.F. Hutton to independent wealth advisory. Maintaining Multi-Generational Relationships: Managing client books that span three generations through hands-on, high-touch relationships. Breaking Free from Big Banking Constraints: Leaving corporate wirehouse restrictions to deliver tailored, client-first advice. Using Podcasting & History to Calm Volatility: Framing current market swings with historical context to help clients manage emotion and fear. The Future of Tech & AI in Advisory: Harnessing AI tools to streamline financial planning while restoring client trust away from mega-institutions. https://fourstarwealth.com/staff/richard-taylor  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-taylor-22b656397/  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  2. Aug 31

    #103 The "No-Sales" Approach to Scaling Your Advisory Practice w/ Peggy Martin, Investment Adviser Representative, CHFC®, CASL®, FourStar Wealth

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Peggy Martin is a financial advisor based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Morgan Hill, CA) with over 35 years of industry experience. Partnering with her husband Craig, Peggy specializes in wealth planning, legacy strategies, and holistic financial guidance, taking a deeply compassionate, high-touch approach to working with families, seniors, widows, and widowers. Backed by advanced industry designations—including a ChFC®, Master’s in Financial Services, and Charter Advisor for Senior Living—Peggy combines analytical precision with empathetic hand-holding, building a thriving, referral-driven practice rooted in genuine community involvement and relationship-building rather than cold marketing. In this episode, Brian and Peggy discuss: Transitioning from Insurance to AUM: Moving away from transactional sales toward full-service financial planning that stabilizes client emotions during volatile markets. The Power of High-Touch Client Care: How face-to-face reassurance saved a client from panic-selling at the bottom of the market. Organic Client Growth Through Community Work: Building a high-net-worth client base naturally through non-profit leadership, local volunteerism, and authentic connections. Escaping the Solo Advisor Trap: Reclaiming time and bandwidth by leveraging back-office support for trading, compliance, and administration while maintaining full operational autonomy. Website: http://www.healthywealthyfamilies.net/  https://fourstarwealth.com/staff/peggy-martin  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-martin-msfs-chfc-clu-casl-190059a/  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  3. 05/05/2025

    #102 Why the Wealthiest Clients Want a Virtual Family Office, Not a Plan w/ Anton Anderson, CEO, Elite Resource Team

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Anton Anderson (http://www.elitert.com/) is the CEO of Elite Resource Team. Elite Resource Team teaches Financial Advisors how to truly differentiate themselves by working with CPAs in a proven and efficient system. Using the CPA Team-Based Model and a patent-pending process, Financial Advisors are able to identify, contact, engage, monetize, and maintain relationships with CPAs, resulting in much more proactive and holistic planning. This win/win relationship allows the CPA to deliver the value that their clients want and need, while simultaneously reducing the inefficiencies that Financial Advisors experience using traditional cold marketing techniques and referral models. In this episode, Brian and Anton discuss: 1. Disrupting the Status Quo: The CPA–Advisor Partnership Model 2. Why Your Wealthiest Clients Need a Virtual Family Office—Not Just Advice 3. The End of the One-Man Advisor Model 4. What Oprah, the Waltons, and Gates Know About Wealth Management LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjanderson?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B7jU0THxfR%2ByLKGCJX4hAPg%3D%3D  Website: http://www.elitert.com/  Facebook: http://facebook.com/eliteresourceteam  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  4. 04/02/2025

    #100 Is the 1% AUM Model Dying? The Rise of Retainer-Based Financial Planning w/ David Clayman, Co-Founder, CEO, & Wealth Manager, Twelve Points Wealth Management

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  David Clayman (https://twelvepointswealth.com/), is a man of many talents. His firm, Twelve Points Wealth Management, in Concord, Massachusetts, is known for top results, client care, and solid integrity. He’s an Eagle Scout who follows a moral code. He’s a big sports fan, a passionate car guy, and a car collector. Working with Dave, clients experience collaboration with a professional who shares a similar experience; enabling them to chart a path to freedom – whatever that may mean to them. In this episode, Brian and David discuss: 1. Why Financial Planning Must Align with Client Values 2. From 7 to 100 Advisors: The $20 Billion Vision 3. The BHAG Strategy 4. Why One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice Fails LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveclayman/  Website: https://twelvepointswealth.com/  Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-oil-prices-climb-some-harbor-doubts-1423009406  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  5. 03/17/2025

    #99 Marketing Beyond Seminars: Unconventional Ways to Win Clients w/ Art Meconi, Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Arthur J. Meconi III (https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/arthur.j.meconi-iii/) is a Private Wealth Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, with over 20 years of experience in the financial advising industry. He is dedicated to helping high net-worth clients preserve and grow their wealth, offering tailored recommendations and support for tax, estate, and retirement planning. With his extensive expertise and a well-established network of expert providers, Arthur explores wide range of opportunities to maximize his clients' financial potential. In this episode, Brian and Art discuss: 1. The Power of Relationships: Small Gestures, Big Impact 2. Client Retention Strategies: Building Trust in Times of Change 3. The Franchise Model vs. Independent Practice 4. Focus on Relationships, Not Just Numbers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artmeconi/  Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/arthur.j.meconi-iii/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthurJMeconi  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  6. 01/13/2025

    #97 Mastering Sustainable Finance w/ Jeff Gitterman, Partner & CEO, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Jeff Gitterman (https://www.gittermanwealth.com/) is the CEO of Gitterman Asset Management and a Partner at Gitterman Wealth Management. Widely seen as a thought leader in the climate change and sustainable investing fields, he is the creator of the firm’s SMART (Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance)® Investing Services, which offer climate-focused investing solutions to both financial professionals and individual investors. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Advisor, Morningstar Magazine, and on CNN, among many others. He is a co-host of TheIMPACT show, which films at the NYSE and airs on fintech.tv, and also speaks frequently about climate-focused investing at conferences throughout the United States. Jeff is the author of Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, and also an Associate Producer of the feature documentary film Planetary. For more information, please visit www.GittermanAsset.com and www.GittermanWealth.com. In this episode, Chris and Jeff discuss: 1. Why Passion Drives Real Connections with Clients 2. Understanding the True Role of ESG in Investing 3. Why Governance (the ‘G’ in ESG) Matters for Advisors 4.   Cultivating Long-Term Client Relationships in a Niche Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgitterman/  Website: https://gittermanasset.com/               https://www.gittermanwealth.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Success-Redefining-Meaning-Prosperity/dp/1452594023/  Documentary Film (Associate Producer): https://player.vimeo.com/video/60234866  Show: https://www.fintech.tv/News/Host/7-Jeff-Gitt To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  7. 11/11/2024

    #96 Finding Clients in a 30-Mile Radius w/ Rob Hoxton, Founding Member, Hoxton Planning & Management

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Rob Hoxton (https://hoxtonpm.com/) is a thirty-year veteran of the financial planning profession with more than twenty years as a CFP® professional. Before his current role, Rob was vice president and head of office for Goldman Sachs PFM and CEO and founder of Hoxton Financial, Inc./HFI Wealth Management in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and Winchester, Virginia. In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss: 1. Fee Compression: Myths, Realities, and Survival Strategies 2. How to Grow Without Minimums 3. How Podcasting Can Boost Your Financial Planning Practice 4. Client Referrals and Traditional Growth Strategies for Advisors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhoxton/  Website: https://hoxtonpm.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Ahead-Reasons-Financial-Planner/dp/154562576X  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

  8. 10/21/2024

    #95 Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Diverse Financial Firm w/ Rhys Williams, Chief Strategist & Portfolio Manager, Wayve Capital Management

    Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  With over three decades in asset management, Rhys Williams (https://wayvecapital.com/) has managed significant public equity portfolios, including up to $2 billion during his tenure at Columbia Partners. He later joined Spouting Rock Asset Management as Chief Strategist, developing equity strategies now managed exclusively at Wayve Capital. In this episode, Brian and Rhy discuss: 1. Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Diverse Financial Firm 2. Balancing Institutional Ambitions with Private Client Focus 3. Partnering Across Generations 4. Institutional vs. Private Clients LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-williams-cfa-262b844/  Website: https://wayvecapital.com/  Twitter: https://x.com/rhyswil1775  To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

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