Registered Investment Advisor Podcast Seth Greene

William Lam is a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of UPGRD®, a groundbreaking movement that's revolutionizing the way we perceive personal development. Born out of William's profound understanding of human potential, UPGRD® isn't just an experience; it's a mission to upgrade the very operating system of your mind.
What sets William and UPGRD® apart is a unique blend of expertise in computer science and a data-driven approach. They envisage the human mind as an operating system, and their mission is to elevate it to new heights. This isn't just theory; it's a practical, tangible solution. Their work primes individuals to access the unconscious mind with unprecedented speed, acting as a bridge between one's inner world and external reality. In essence, UPGRD® sets the stage for a mindset calibrated for profitability and tangible results.
Investors often walk a tightrope, where slow decision-making can lead to missed opportunities. William's methodology aligns personality with training, ensuring a predictable timeframe for achieving tangible outcomes. Beyond financial success, UPGRD® emphasizes the profound importance of self-investment. It teaches individuals how to leverage their potential with a finely tuned mindset. By reshaping internal programming and environment in harmony, UPGRD® paves the way for lasting, conflict-free change, ultimately creating a stress-free ecosystem for exponential growth.

This isn't just about setting goals; it's about becoming the person equipped to achieve them.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with William Lam about data-driven personal development.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- How people should approach personal development with a calculated strategy.
- Why people need to identify and modify when necessary, their values, beliefs, and identity.
- How it’s important to set long-term goals and to think beyond short-term gains.
- Why embracing your true self can lead significant transformations in personal and professional life.
- How entrepreneurs should be authentic on social media so they reach a broader audience.
 
Connect with William:
Links Mentioned:
https://upgrd.com/

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David Marra is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Markin and leads Research and Portfolio Management for Markin Asset Management. David has been an invited speaker on quantitative asset management at numerous family offices, hedge funds, conferences, and organizations including ALTSLA, NAPFA, and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Throughout his career, David has developed a unique ability to explain complex portfolio concepts in a language advisors can use in client communications. David received an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business where he was a Fellowship recipient. He’s been a Principal with the Boston Consulting Group, a founder of two artificial intelligence firms including a quantitative investment research firm, and early in his career was an assistant to Japan’s former Minister of Defense. 
 
Listen to this insightful RIA episode with David Marra about using AI to reduce risk.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- Why it’s it important to not be over-trusting of algorithms and remember the principles of finance and investing.
- How Markin Asset Management takes a proactive approach to investing by targeting specific investor preferences to achieve desired outcomes.
- Why Markin Asset Management methodology allows for better risk control, reduced exposure to downside risk, and improved income profiles for clients.
- How Markin Asset Management aims to achieve a higher risk-adjusted return.
- Why Markin Asset Management uses datasets and new technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance their algorithms.
 

Connect with David:
Links Mentioned:
https://markinfunds.com/

 
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Rick Kahler, MS, CFP®, CFT-I™, CeFT®, CIFSP, is a pioneer in integrating financial planning and psychology. Rick is a co-founder of financial therapy and a founding board member and Past-Chair of the Financial Therapy Association. In 2021 he also founded IFS Informed Financial Therapy™. He is a Certified Financial Therapist-Level I (CFT-I™) and a Certified Internal Family SystemsSM Practitioner. His work is featured or cited in scores of national and international periodicals, books, and broadcasts. He is in his 32nd year of writing a weekly column on personal finance that appears in several print and digital publications. a co-author and contributor to seven books on blending financial planning and therapy, and the producer of the Financial Therapy Podcast – It's not just about the money.
 
Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Rick Kahler about financial therapy.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- How incorporating the emotional side of money in financial planning addresses both the financial and emotional aspects of a client’s situation.
- Why 80% to 100% of financial decisions are made emotionally.
- How financial therapy helps its clients identify and resolve emotional blocks that may be hindering their financial progress.
- Why it’s important to understand the underlying emotions affecting financial decisions.
- How financial therapy addresses emotional issues and helps clients overcome areas where they feel stuck.
 
Connect with Rick:
Links Mentioned:
https://kahlerfinancial.com/

Twitter
@RickKahler
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KahlerFinancialGroup

 
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John Ripley has been serving clients in the financial services arena since 2003, when he launched a mortgage company in Orlando, Florida. He hosted a financial radio program, “Your Home, Your Money,” heard across Florida for many years. Now, as a nationally recognized and sought-after seminar speaker, John shares a message of hope in a fun and compelling way. He also serves our team as the principal communicator at our Retirement Income Workshops held across the U.S., where we teach business owners and attendees from all sectors how to create streams of predictable and reliable lifetime income.

John served as a United States Marine Officer and is honored to be an Investment Advisor Representative at Smarter Retirement Solutions leading our team of advisors across the country. As our company grows to meet the increased demand for quality and thoughtful retirement advice, John provides oversight of our expansion both domestically and internationally. A proud sponsor of federal retirement workshops around the U.S., John empowers federal employees to maximize their benefits and live their retirement dreams. John appears in this year’s “Retirement Planning” edition of Kiplinger’s Magazine and can be seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX on the “Retire Happy Hour” TV program.”
 
Listen to this insightful RIA episode with John Ripley about helping federal employees.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- How hosting educational workshops online and in person can help attract potential clients.
- Why it’s important for people to plan for the future instead of overspending on luxuries.
- How Smarter Retirement Solutions helps federal employees understand the power of their resources, optimize their investments, maximize Roth opportunities, and manage risk at different stages of life.
- How people should be able to enjoy their retirement without fear of running out of money.
- Why you should define your success by how much time you can spend with your loved ones.
 

Connect with John:
Links Mentioned:
https://smarterretirementsolutions.com/

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John Ensley is leading a financial planning revolution to help you take back control of your money, your lifestyle and your retirement plan. John believes ordinary financial planning is failing too many Americans! After losing almost everything during the great recession, John became obsessed with finding safe, predictable ways to save and create wealth, protected from the chaos and corruption of the conventional financial system. 

Founded in 2012, John is president of J- Ensley Financial, a fiduciary, financial planning company. John holds a Chartered Financial Consultant® designation from the American College of Financial Services, passed the rigorous series 65, investment advisers law exam, and is part of an elite group of highly trained Bank On Yourself® Professionals. 
 
Listen to this insightful RIA episode with John Ensley about infinite banking expanded.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- How people must think critically about their finance goals rather than relying solely on marketing messages.
- Why it’s important to be committed to constantly improving yourself and growing your skills.
- How there is tremendous value in plugging into a community of like-minded individuals.
- Why it’s important to have mentors you can rely on and learn from.
- How it can be challenging to attract the right clients to expand your business, making marketing important.
 
Connect with John:
Links Mentioned:
https://jensley.com/

Twitter
@johnensley


 
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Terry DuPont is founder and CEO of DuPont Advisory Group, a Registered Investment Adviser. He feels it is his moral and professional responsibility to provide leadership and guidance in helping people cut through all the misleading, conflicting information out there so they can make wise decisions leading to a retirement full of success, meaning, and significance, with an emphasis on wealth preservation and protective growth.

Terry is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Certified Wealth Preservation Planner and Certified Philanthropic Developer. He is a much sought-after speaker, and author, as well as founder of Blue Ocean Consulting, an advanced strategic planning firm, and DreamCatchers Initiative, a non-profit personal and business leadership and development curriculum, utilizing new worldwide cultural teachings and breakthrough thinking.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Terry DuPont about what his virtual family office provides.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- How people don’t have to take on excessive risks to achieve their financial goals.
- How many business owners overlook opportunities for risk mitigation and tax reduction because they are often unaware of available strategies.
- How Terry created a virtual family office to bring advanced planning techniques and weal preservation strategies to a wider range of clients.
- Why it’s important to build a network of experts across various fields.
- Why using the power of zero concept helps working Americans retire with minimal tax obligations.



Connect with Terry:
Links Mentioned:
https://www.dupontadvisory.com/
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