BIC Podcasts

The SSA may tell your clients they can’t use this filing strategy. But author and consultant Brian Doherty says the agency is wrong.

Recruiter Michael King discusses which firms have the most brand value, and where young recruits would be wise to look to start a career. He offers his insights as we continue the dialogue from our Recruiters Roundtable.

Women have long been under-represented among the brokerage ranks, says Elizabeth McCourt. She offers her insights as we continue the dialogue from our Recruiters Roundtable.

Were 300% deals ever sustainable? What can advisors do today? And if you think it’s too late to break away, listen to the story of a 70-year old advisor who made the move. Mindy Diamond offers her insight as we continue the dialogue from our Recruiters Roundtable.

Author and Commonwealth Financial Chairman Joseph Deitch discusses how to gain a better understanding of yourself and your clients, and how to resolve differences.

Consultant and author Brian Doherty explains why Social Security is in relatively good shape. In fact, his worst-case scenario isn't even possible until long after you’re dead.

Wirehouses have made some recruiting mistakes in recent years. Meanwhile some aspects of corporate strategy are being done right in certain pockets of the industry. Danny Sarch offers his insight as we continue the dialogue from our Recruiters Roundtable.

How can the industry find organic growth again? And where will the next generation of advisors come from? Bill Willis tackles both challenges, and discusses how they will affect compensation, as we elaborate on the issues discussed at our Recruiters Roundtable.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Banks need to re-assign some of their wealth management clients, says Arthur Osman, executive VP, institution services at LPL. This can lower costs, help develop new talent and with the right touch, clients won’t feel disconnected from the bank, he says.

Never sell your clients on your institution. You should be the face of the organization to them, says career consultant Rick Rummage. He talks to Editor Lee Conrad about that and other tips on how advisers should resign.

Dying young isn’t the problem, our expert says, tongue-in-cheek. Consultant-author Brian Doherty talks to Editor Lee Conrad about the real problem underlying financial problems in retirement – long life.

Liz Miller, president of Summit Place Financial Advisors, takes on a common mistake made by wealthy relatives, the new Trump tax law and why one-on-one meetings still beat robo advice.

How should banks approach the challenges ahead? Consultant Peter Bielan talks with Editor Lee Conrad.

You probably feel you already act in your clients’ best interests, but now that it’s official, you could feel it in your paycheck. Editor Lee Conrad talks with consultant Peter Bielan about changes banks are considering for their advisers.

Serving a client’s best interest means focusing on fewer households. Staying profitable means choosing the right ones. Editor Lee Conrad talks with LPL exec Arthur Osman about segmenting a book of business.

A few tweaks would make the program strong for the long haul. Editor Lee Conrad and consultant-author Brian Doherty talk about the difficulty in implementing such changes.

What changes should advisers expect in the coming years? Editor Lee Conrad talks with career consultant Rick Rummage to explore the relevant issues.

How can banks prevent customers from leaving once those customers become wealthy? Editor Lee Conrad talks with consultant Scott Stathis to find out.