Tag Archives: Financial Advisor

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Comparing David Versus Goliath Financial Advisors



David and Goliath is a simple story about a small man overcoming an impossible battle with a giant. How do smaller and larger financial planning companies reflect these differences?

In this episode, Michael Labos explores the Davids and Goliaths of the financial planning industry. He focuses on what smaller businesses provide that larger companies tend to ignore and how those differences impact the client experience.

Michael discusses:

  • Why larger financial institutions appeal to potential clients
  • How clients lose out on personally connecting with their advisor in larger companies
  • What smaller financial businesses do differently as advisors
  • What potential clients should look for when debating who they should work with
  • And more!

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Here are the Top 5 Questions Financial Advisors are Getting Asked (Ep.12)



There are always questions asked upon learning someone’s profession. 

What about you? What are you getting asked?

Now, what about financial advisors. Are you wondering about the top questions they are getting asked? 

In this episode, Michael Labos shares some of the questions people ask when finding out about his profession as a financial advisor. Michael reveals some of the best answers he has while unveiling the considerations for different age groups when it comes to their financial and retirement planning.

Michael discusses:

  • Types of student loans and the importance of paying off debt 
  • The impact of interest rates and income when it comes to home and auto investments
  • Ways tax laws are changing tax strategies
  • Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to your peers
  • His approach to helping Gen Xers get on track with their financial planning 
  • And more!

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The World of ESG Investment Opportunities with Chris Huemmer (Ep. 8)



Are you constantly keeping up with the planet’s environmental and societal impact

If you are, remember, your investments should equally reflect your views.

In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by the senior investment strategist at Northern Trust, Chris Huemmer. Expanding on each letter within the acronym, Chris dives into the diverse topic of ESG investing. He also reveals the impact of financial advisors not understanding ESG and how it relates to future investments. 

Chris discusses:

  • What ESG stands for
  • How ESG relates to investment selections
  • How companies are evaluated within ESG buckets
  • Why do some clients look elsewhere for ESG investment advice
  • And more!

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