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Advisors are turning to the Hybrid RIA business model more rapidly than any other in financial services. Why? You’re in search of freedom. But there’s a problem. In search of freedom, you’ve put on too many hats. You’ve run yourself ragged trying to build and manage your tech stack, act as a chief compliance officer, …

In this episode of the Framework podcast, Jamie and Ana interview Nathan Astle, who shares his story of accidentally becoming a financial therapist and the importance of having deep conversations about money. Nathan works with the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute, which uses a collaborative treatment team approach to help people experience money differently. He is …

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, run your business more efficiently or learn more about how Carson can help you grow your firm, Excell is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused financial advisors like you. You can find inspiration from our lineup of keynote speakers and Carson SMEs, insight …

Social media provides the perfect platform to help financial advisors connect with current and prospective clients. With a powerful social presence, you can engage with clients in meaningful ways that create visibility for your firm. This year can be an incredible year of growth for you and your business. And with the right approach to …

Megan McCoy, a passionate researcher, teacher and financial planner, joins Jamie and Ana on the Framework podcast to discuss how a practitioner’s communication and office environment can drastically improve the financial planning process, despite the challenging odds of achieving gender parity in the field. “Developing skills to be empathetic to others and a better listener …

 Reagan Cannon is an international speaker and coach who spent more than 20 years in corporate America, leading teams of more than 10,000 people globally. She has a passion for leading and developing leaders. “Be courageous, be the person,” she says. “Move forward when you’re still nervous and insecure and afraid and move forward …

Heidi Johnson Bixby, a passionate entrepreneur and businessperson, has found freedom and fulfillment by running a successful financial planning firm, despite the challenging demands of the industry. “If you want it, work for it and save your pennies – I learned at a very early age that if I wanted something, I could work and …

Reshell Smith is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who specializes in working with first-generation wealth, C-suite executives and divorcees. She is an advocate for empowering people to use their voice and is a regular speaker, writer and media guest. “I’m using my voice to empower you to use yours,” she says. …

Advisors who fall under OSJs typically find themselves paying exorbitant fees for a middleman. At the same time, you own your business, yet you’re still answering to a supervisor. That’s not freedom. If you’re spending your hard-earned revenue on additional support, make sure you’re getting the value you deserve. Join us for a special webinar …

I coach an advisor who wanted to start doing monthly surge meetings. He was thinking of grouping an intense workload of client meetings for two weeks, followed by a two-week break from meetings where he focused on business development. And while surge meetings can be great for some advisors, you absolutely need to have the …

Be an ally and join the fight for social justice in financial services with the power of empathy, transparency and collaboration. Julie Ragatz is Vice President of Next Gen and Advisor Development Programs at Carson Group, and Mary Kate Gulick is the Senior Vice President of Advisor Marketing and Sales Enablement at Carson Group. In …