Free Daily Podcast Summary
Financial Advisor Technician: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Kitces.com
On the Financial Advisor Technician podcast, some of the sharpest minds in financial advice dig into the technical side of financial planning, discussing topics ranging from retirement and tax planning to estate planning and behavioral finance, all at the level of nerdiness you've come to expect. Each episode provides actionable insights to help you become a better, and more successful, advisor.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 5 days ago35 min
The Value Of Assessing Clients' "Tax Risk Tolerance" Amidst IRS Scrutiny Of Tax-Aware Investment Strategies, With Jeff Levine
Tax-saving strategies can deliver impressive benefits, but the line between clever planning and attracting unwanted IRS attention isn't always clear. Jeff Levine, Lead Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com and Chief Planning Officer at Focus Financial Partners, joins us to unpack recent IRS guidance on tax-aware investment strategies, including Section 351 ETF conversions and other transactions now facing greater scrutiny. We explore how financial advisors can assess a client's tax risk tolerance (in terms of both their tolerance and capacity for such risk), weigh potential savings against the financial and personal costs of IRS scrutiny, and conduct due diligence before recommending complex tax strategies. For show notes and a full episode transcript visit: www.kitces.com/FAT15 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Creating A (Compliant) Testimonial And Google Review Strategy, With Whit Lanier And Kent Keister
Online reviews can be a powerful way for financial advisors to demonstrate social proof, but collecting and publishing them comes with important compliance considerations. In this episode, we are joined by Whit Lanier, CEO of Amplify Reviews, and Kent Keister, founder of Reliant Compliance, to explore what the SEC's modernized marketing rule means for advisors using testimonials, endorsements, and third-party ratings. Listen in to learn why online reviews can be particularly valuable in an industry where trust is critical, and how testimonials, endorsements, and third-party ratings differ. Whit and Kent also explain how advisors can create a compliant review strategy, give clients an equal opportunity to provide feedback, and reduce friction when collecting reviews. You'll hear common compliance pitfalls and practical ways advisors can approach online reviews without making the process more complicated than it needs to be. For show notes and a full episode transcript visit: www.kitces.com/FAT14 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
What Trump Account Auto-Enrollment Means For Clients, With Ben Henry-Moreland
Millions of children now have a Trump account, whether their parents intended to open one or not, after the Treasury Department announced that it auto-enrolled eligible children. That said, there are still actions parents need to take to claim the account and manage it according to their preferences. Kitces.com Senior Financial Planning Nerd Ben Henry-Moreland joins us to break down what auto-enrollment, along with a separate change allowing philanthropic contributions of individual securities to Trump accounts, means for families and their advisors. Listen in to learn why parents might consider claiming their child's account even if they don't plan to contribute to it themselves, how donated stocks could affect investment risk and diversification, and the role advisors can play supporting clients amidst these new rules. For show notes and a full episode transcript, visit: www.kitces.com/FAT13 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- 3 weeks ago31 min
Putting Economic And Q3 Market Headlines Into Context For Clients, With James Liu
With financial news headlines flagging everything from higher bond yields and oil prices to AI and elections, clients can easily lose sight of the bigger picture. For financial advisors, these headlines create an opportunity to provide context, address concerns, and help clients stay focused on their long-term financial goals. James Liu, founder and CEO of Clearnomics, joins us today to break down the major forces shaping the current market environment and what advisors should be prepared to discuss with clients. Listen in to learn what rising bond yields mean for portfolios, why today's rate environment differs from 2022, and the return patterns of commodities. James also explores the earnings supporting current equity returns, how advisors can put the AI boom into perspective, why bonds can still provide an important defensive role, and how to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and national debt without letting politics drive investment decisions. For show notes and a full episode transcript, visit: www.kitces.com/FAT12 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- Sep 30, 202628 min
Maximizing Charitable Deductions Under OBBBA's New Rules, With Ben Henry-Moreland
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a range of changes relevant to financial advisors and their clients, including regarding the deductibility of charitable donations. In this episode, Kitces.com Senior Financial Planning Nerd Ben Henry-Moreland breaks down the new 0.5% of AGI floor on itemized charitable contributions and the 2/37ths reduction for taxpayers in the 37% tax bracket, including how these rules work, who is most affected, and what their actual dollar impact could look like across different income levels. The conversation also explores practical planning considerations in response to the rule changes related to charitable bunching, donor-advised funds, the new charitable deduction available to non-itemizers, and qualified charitable distributions. Listen in to hear how these strategies interact with the new rules, when income management may or may not be worthwhile, and how advisors can help clients maximize the tax benefits of their charitable giving without unnecessarily changing their broader giving plans. For show notes and a full episode transcript visit: www.kitces.com/FAT11 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- Sep 23, 202627 min
A Step-By-Step Process To Handle Retirement Plan Rollover Conversations, With Leo Rydzewski
While 401(k) rollover conversations are common for financial advisors, they also represent a major decision point for clients and come with investment, tax, and fee considerations. Rolling over assets into an IRA may offer valuable benefits for the client, but it can also create conflicts of interest for the advisor. Which means that a thorough evaluation of all options and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and may not always be the best option for the client can both help an advisor fulfill fiduciary responsibilities while also buildng client trust. In this episode, Leo Rydzewski, General Counsel and Managing Director of Professional Ethics at the CFP Board, explores the fiduciary responsibilities advisors need to consider and how they can incorporate them when navigating rollover conversations. Listen in as Leo explains the CFP Board's fiduciary standard and its new guide to applying fiduciary duty to rollovers, including how advisors can identify, disclose, and manage conflicts of interest. You'll learn about the seven-step duty of care process for analyzing rollover recommendations, what information advisors should gather about the client and their retirement plan, how to compare an existing employer plan with alternatives, and why cost alone shouldn't determine the recommendation. Leo also explains why it's important not to treat a rollover as the 'default' option, why some rollover-related decisions may be difficult to reverse, and how monitoring and updating advice can turn the rollover conversation into an ongoing part of a strong client relationship. For show notes and a full episode transcript, visit: www.kitces.com/FAT10 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- Sep 16, 202627 min
Working With Legacy Investment Positions, With Rich Chen
Clients sometimes come to the table with legacy investment positions, from inherited stock passed down from a loved one to large amounts of employer stock, that the client does not want to sell. Which can create a challenge for advisors in managing the client's total portfolio and raises questions about how (and whether) to charge fees on the legacy position. In this episode, we are joined by Rich Chen, founder of Brightstar Law Group, to explore the fiduciary and compliance challenges advisors can face when working with legacy stock positions. You'll learn why simply accepting a client's decision not to sell may not be sufficient, how mismatched expectations between the advisor and their client can create legal and regulatory risk, and what duty of care and loyalty mean when an advisor is working around client-imposed investment restrictions. Listen in to hear best practices for documenting these discussions with clients, why concentrated positions need to be reassessed over time, and what advisors should be prepared to explain during an SEC examination. Rich also breaks down the different options advisors have for charging on legacy positions and how there isn't necessarily one 'right' answer. For show notes and a full episode transcript visit: www.kitces.com/FAT9 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
- Sep 9, 202629 min
Handling Client Requests That Go Against An Advisor's Recommendations, With Shelitha Smodic
What should an advisor do when a client insists on taking an investment action that goes against their advice? In this episode, we are joined by Shelitha Smodic to explore the compliance, fiduciary, and practical considerations advisors need to navigate when a client wants to make a trade or take another action the advisor would not recommend. You'll learn about the duty to follow client instructions, what makes a request lawful and reasonable, and how questions around authority, capacity, and undue influence can affect how an advisor responds. Listen in to hear about compliance requirements and practical steps advisors can take in the moment, such as explaining potential consequences, offering alternatives, and thoroughly documenting the decision. We also discuss how to think about the client relationship after the immediate issue has been resolved, including when to revisit the investment policy statement, adjust the service model, change from discretionary to non-discretionary management, or consider ending the relationship. For show notes and a full episode transcript, visit: www.kitces.com/FAT8 Click here to learn more about becoming a Kitces.com premier member.
Get Financial Advisor Technician summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Financial Advisor Success
Real stories and strategies from top financial advisors and consultants on building and growing a successful advisory business.
Retirement Answers
Provides guidance on retirement planning topics including income, taxes, Social Security, insurance, and investing.
Retirement Planning Education, with Andy Panko
Covers retirement planning topics including IRAs, taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and estate planning.
How to Money
Two friends break down personal finance topics like debt payoff and investing in simple, practical terms for everyday listeners.
The Abundant Accountant Podcast: Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax, and Bookkeeping Firm Owners
Teaches accounting, tax, and bookkeeping firm owners how to raise fees, improve sales, and build profitable firms without burnout.
Your Money Guide on the Side
A practical guide to personal finance and investing, breaking down complex topics with expert insights and actionable advice.
The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network
Analyzes the investment strategies of billionaire investors and explores lessons from legendary financiers on wealth, wisdom, and life.
Afford Anything | Get Smarter With Money
Explores the five pillars of financial freedom through expert interviews on wealth-building, investing, and behavioral finance.
Legacy Blueprint: Plan It Forward
A practical guide to estate planning and financial security through expert advice and actionable strategies.
Money Guy Show
Teaches wealth-building strategies to help listeners grow their assets and achieve financial goals efficiently.
The David Guttman Podcast
Conversations with top leaders on building wealth, integrity, and a meaningful life through real-world lessons and authentic mentorship.
The Clark Howard Podcast
Offers personal finance guidance, consumer advice, and money-saving tips on topics like budgeting, insurance, and retirement planning.
About Financial Advisor Technician
On the Financial Advisor Technician podcast, some of the sharpest minds in financial advice dig into the technical side of financial planning, discussing topics ranging from retirement and tax planning to estate planning and behavioral finance, all at the level of nerdiness you've come to expect. Each episode provides actionable insights to help you become a better, and more successful, advisor.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Financial Advisor Technician in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Financial Advisor Technician daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Financial Advisor Technician as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Financial Advisor Technician podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Financial Advisor Technician product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Kitces.com.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Financial Advisor Technician release new episodes?
Financial Advisor Technician publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Financial Advisor Technician cover?
Financial Advisor Technician covers topics including News, Business, Entrepreneurship. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Financial Advisor Technician summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.