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Feature Episode: Embrace Change & Reshape The Future of Finance with Dany Martin and Chase Crump

Feature Episode: Embrace Change & Reshape The Future of Finance with Dany Martin and Chase Crump

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Get ready to delve into the heart of disruption in the financial advisory landscape with Dany Martin and Chase Crump in this week’s episode of The Disruption Blueprint!

Here, Shannon Spotswood embarks on a captivating journey exploring the transformative shifts occurring within the financial advisory sector. Joined by industry mavericks Dany Martin, MBA, and Chase Crump, CFP®, partners at WFA in Shreveport, Louisiana, this conversation promises a deep dive into how forward-thinking strategies, embracing change, and a focus on client engagement and technologically enhanced experiences reshape the future of financial services.

Dany & Chase’s key takeaways: 

  • How WFA’s forward-thinking approach, including geographical expansion and niche market development, led to their record-breaking year
  • The importance of embracing technological advancements to enhance client experiences and reach
  • The significance of deep, authentic client relationships in fostering loyalty and driving business growth
  • Strategies for identifying and successfully engaging niche markets, such as professional athletes, for growth
  • How advisors can get themselves unstuck, whatever the definition of stuck is for them
  • How the industry could evolve in the next 3 to 5 years
  • How investing in branding and marketing can solidify your firm’s presence and attract both new and loyal clients in a competitive landscape
  • And more!

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About Our Guests:

Dany Martin, MBA, Partner & Wealth Advisor:

Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native but Shreveport resident, was in search of a service-oriented, innovative, and proactive wealth management organization. He wanted a team that focused on exceeding clients’ needs and upholding the highest standard of service. His mission is to be a student of life and educate others about the profound, positive impact that sound financial planning will have on peoples’ lives and on their families. He also is a huge advocate of positive thinking and leadership.

Dany’s passion for helping others strive for financial health started during his high school years when residual income and the idea of having money work for you crossed his desk. He further pursued his enthusiasm for business and finance during college, where he attended Northwestern State University. During those 4 years in Natchitoches, he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and was an active member and treasurer of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He continued his education by obtaining a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Louisiana Tech University.

Prior to becoming part of the WFA team in January of 2015, Dany spent 8.5 years at Capital One Bank, where in a very short time he worked his way up from a teller to a Financial Advisor covering 10+ branches in the Shreveport, LA area.

Chase Crump, CFP®, Partner & Financial Guide – NFLPA Registered Financial Advisor:

As a Partner of WFA, LLC and a Financial Strategist with RFG Advisory, Chase’s passion is working to improve the lives of his clients and establishing financial confidence, allowing clients to focus on the aspects of their lives they enjoy most. Chase strives to make the complicated simple by educating his clients so they can feel more confident about the decisions they make regarding their financial health. As a CFP®, he uses his holistic understanding of financial planning and portfolio management to help families, small business owners, and young professionals create customized paths in pursuit of financial freedom.

After graduating from Louisiana College with his Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chase pursued his lifelong dream of playing professional baseball. In 2006, after retiring from baseball, Chase moved to Shreveport to complete his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Louisiana State University – Shreveport. Chase began his career in the financial services industry by working as a financial advisor for Capital One Bank in Shreveport. In April of 2009, Chase joined the team at WFA. Moving to an independently run advisory practice ensured Chase could offer unbiased advice, work with a team of professionals, and invest company resources into continuously improving the firm’s services.

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Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy.

Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources. 

The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission, nor does it indicate that RFG or any associated investment advisory representative has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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Navigating Succession Planning, Fellowship, and Teamwork Ft. Chase Crump and Dany Martin (Ep. 5)

Navigating Succession Planning, Fellowship, and Teamwork Ft. Chase Crump and Dany Martin (Ep. 5)

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“Success is going to be built off of the things that you put into it.”

This week we are psyched to have two WFA Partners and Wealth Advisors on the Disruption Blueprint podcast: Chase Crump, CFP®, and Dany L. Martin, MBA. You might recall Dany L. Martin, MBA from Disruption Blueprint Episode 3 and Chase Crump, CFP® on Episode 4.

WFA has 96 cumulative years of trusted advisor experience and 134+ cumulative years of administrative experience. We shake things up in this episode and flip a few chapters back to discuss the history of WFA, thoughtful and intentional succession planning, and intentionality around valuation. “Success is going to be built off of the things that you put into it,” says Dany.

Too many people don’t have a vision for the future. They have no plan, no direction, and no way to reach their goals. “As a younger advisor, you don’t have to wait for the retiree to show up and try to sell their business,” Dany says. “Go in there and just bring it up.”

We learn how WFA strategized succession planning in a multifaceted way. They thought about how the clients are going to be cared for and what the transition would be like. They considered the extension of mission vision values, branding, and communication as a team.

It’s all about “taking a step back and realizing it’s not about just you, it’s about clients,” says Chase, which circles back to the WFA motto of Plan. Invest. Inspire. WFA seeks to plant the financial seed, water it with equal parts caring and knowledge, and then watch it grow.

There is so much awesome information in this episode, we know you’re going to get fired up! Make sure to listen to this empowering Disruption Blueprint episode with Chase Crump, CFP® and Dany L. Martin, MBA, Partners and Wealth Advisors at WFA. They say you need to be what you wish to see in the world, so if you want to lead a more inspiring life, join RFG.

Join the conversation to hear about:

  • The history of WFA 
  • WFA Founder Tommy’s intentional approach to succession planning 
  • Transitioning, restructuring, and finding their groove as a new WFA 
  • How RFG helped navigate the path
  • The power of a good team
  • Intentionality around valuation: how much is your time worth?
  • Chase’s tip to start the succession planning process
  • Fellowship, conversations, and WFA’s mission-focused approach to business
  • Crushing it and going remote during Covid
  • Unattaching yourself from ego
  • Dany’s advice for younger advisors thinking about upleveling their career
  • Tips for advisors wanting to execute a succession plan
  • Reach out and don’t be afraid to collaborate

 Referenced Materials:

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Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy.

Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources.

The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission, nor does it indicate that RFG or any associated investment advisory representative has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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Setting Intentions and Channeling the Competitive Spirit ft. Chase Crump, CFP®, Partner & Wealth Advisor at WFA (Ep. 4)

Setting Intentions and Channeling the Competitive Spirit ft. Chase Crump, CFP®, Partner & Wealth Advisor at WFA (Ep. 4)

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“Life is bigger than just what we do.”

Thanks for joining us in the Disruption Blueprint studio to welcome Chase Crump, CFP®, Partner and Wealth Advisor at WFA. Chase is a heart forward advisor who brings a tremendous amount of authenticity to the profession. Chase is a champion of caring; he cares about how people feel and carries a tremendous amount of empathy for others. He has a way of uplifting his spirit to set his mind in the right place every single day.

As we shared in the last Disruption Blueprint episode with Dany L. Martin, WFA has 96 cumulative years of trusted advisor experience and 134+ cumulative years of administrative experience. Like their logo the Tree of Life, WFA has branched out and grown so much in the past year. They hired a new advisor, Jody Bluitt, they opened their third office location in Louisiana, and they never forget to focus on the big picture: clients, family, team, and community.

Listen to this episode to hear Chase’s thoughts on the benefits of meditation and finding stillness, why it’s so important to make deeper connections and relationships with people, and how to channel a competitive spirit. There is so much awesome information in this episode, we know you’re going to get fired up!

“Life is bigger than just what we do,” says Chase. As he mentions in this episode, the world’s bigger than work so we have to make connections with people and clients that go beyond managing money.

Disruption Blueprint is the number one show for independent financial advisors who want to crush everything and take their A-game to the next level and is brought to you by RFG Advisory with your host President Shannon Spotswood. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. Learn more about RFG Advisory by visiting our website. Join us.

Join the conversation to hear about:

  • Welcome Chase to Disruption Blueprint 
  • Why be a financial advisor?
  • Setting intentionally and mindset 
  • The benefits of meditation and finding stillness 
  • Making deeper connections and relationships with people 
  • Chase’s modern approach to office attire 
  • Channeling competitive spirit 
  • Everything you want is on the other side of fear 
  • Chase’s advice for people starting out and how to become a successful advisor
  • Collaboration and working with RFG Advisory 

 Referenced materials:

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Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy.

Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources.

The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission, nor does it indicate that RFG or any associated investment advisory representative has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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Focusing On Tech, Community, & What Matters Most ft. Dany Martin, MBA, Partner & Wealth Advisor at WFA (Ep. 3)

Focusing On Tech, Community, & What Matters Most ft. Dany Martin, MBA, Partner & Wealth Advisor at WFA (Ep. 3)

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“Feed your mind, feed your soul, just always be open to learning new things.”

Today we’d like to welcome Dany L. Martin, MBA, Partner and Wealth Advisor at WFA, to this episode of Disruption Blueprint. Dany is social media savvy, community driven, and has a keep moving forward attitude that makes him an innovator in our industry. “Feed your mind, feed your soul, just always be open to learning new things,” Dany says.

Most recently, Dany was named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 Class of 2021, which is an enormous accomplishment coming from a pool of over 600 candidates. Dany is doing great things for WFA, his team, and his clients. He’s mission driven and focuses on daily habits and really aligning himself with partners who have that shared belief. It’s how the entire WFA team gels together so successfully.

WFA has 96 cumulative years of trusted advisor experience and 134+ cumulative years of administrative experience, and they’ve completely crushed it the past year. WFA hired a new advisor, opened a second Shreveport office, and never forgot to focus on clients, family, team, and community.

Don’t miss Dany’s wisdom throughout the episode if you’re searching for tips on focusing on what matters, why technology is so important, and his updated way of measuring success. Disruption Blueprint is a show for independent financial advisors who want to crush everything and take their A-game to the next level brought to you by RFG Advisory with your host President Shannon Spotswood.

Join the conversation to hear about:

  • Welcome Dany to Disruption Blueprint 
  • Coming up with the WFA tagline: Plan, Invest, Inspire 
  • Finding the big picture: focusing on what matters 
  • Measuring success in thank you cards 
  • Embracing tech and why technology is so important 
  • “You just have to do it”: Dany’s approach to social media 
  • Making an office more like a home 
  • It’s all love 
  • A new approach to client gifts 
  • The story of Well+Fed Louisiana 
  • How Dany found his family 
  • Church and the 12 house habits 

 Referenced materials:

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Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy.

Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources.

The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission, nor does it indicate that RFG or any associated investment advisory representative has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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