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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Inspiring Others with Nicole Middendorf (Ep. 51)

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Inspiring Others with Nicole Middendorf (Ep. 51)

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How can financial advisors take themselves and their practices a step further to unleash their growth potential?

In this episode, Shannon Spotswood hosts Nicole Middendorf, the CEO of Prosperwell Financial, to talk about the power of stepping out of your comfort zone and the value of authenticity in financial advising. 

Nicole shares her personal journey, including her experience of going viral on LinkedIn and creating her ‘Live It List.’ Listen in as Nicole uncovers the importance of promoting women in the financial services industry and the need for advisors to be more inclusive and attentive to female clients.

Nicole discusses: 

  • Her journey of creating and rebranding her ‘Live It List’
  • The value of stepping out of our comfort zone and embracing discomfort for personal growth
  • The scarcity versus abundance mindset and the power of gratitude
  • How marketing and building a LinkedIn following can benefit financial advisors
  • Why authenticity and personalization are crucial in financial advising
  • What advisors can do about the disconnect between women and the financial industry
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Nicole Middendorf is a Wealth Advisor, CEO of Prosperwell Financial, Author, Speaker, and Media Guest. Nicole is a knowledge junkie, mentor, and a born coach. She is an entrepreneur who has run her own business since 2003. Nicole is the author of five books and the mother of two phenomenal children. She is also a world traveler, a philanthropist, and an accomplished public speaker.

As a speaker, Nicole shares a real-life perspective on life and happiness with audiences across the country. Her primary goal is to inspire others to make real changes in their lives by taking complicated things, making them easy to understand, and giving actionable items to make change.

Nicole loves to work hard to empower individuals to make crucial, positive changes in their own lives. Nicole’s books have received local and national press coverage. She has become known for her thoughtful concise quotes, relaxed on-air presence, and articulate delivery during radio and television interviews.

The world needs more people—especially women—to be financially savvy, wholly independent, happy, and living a life of balance. Through Nicole’s writing, public speaking, coaching program, and work, she wants to be the one who supports them on all levels.

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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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How Availability & Support Make A Difference For Clients With Kelly Klingaman (Ep. 46)

How Availability & Support Make A Difference For Clients With Kelly Klingaman (Ep. 46)

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Welcome to Game Film with Dr. J, where we share some of the most valuable lessons for advisors from real client experiences and business decisions.

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Hutchison, Vice President of Technology at RFG, welcomes Kelly Klingaman, CFP®, RLP®, founder of Kelly Klingaman Financial Planning, to an episode of Game Film with Dr. J where Kelly shares her journey into the industry and emphasizes the importance of being present for clients and addressing their emotional needs. She discusses specific examples of helping clients with car purchases and home buying decisions. Kelly also talks about the value of communication, personal interaction, and accountability in financial planning. She shares her experience of ignoring advice and staying true to her vision in creating her business.

Kelly discusses: 

  • Her background and how she became an advisor
  • Why making herself available to her clients is so important to her
  • How being present for clients helps them handle stressful situations
  • The importance of communication and why she believes making a phone call is better than just sending an email
  • The use of technology in client communication
  • How she addresses the action intention gap and why she only offers ongoing planning services
  • Why creating a vision for clients and aligning money with values is so important
  • The worst piece of advice she has received in her career and how she handled it
  • And more

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About our Guest:

Kelly Klingaman, CFP®, RLP®, is a passionate financial advisor who empowers professional women and their families to navigate their financial journeys with confidence. With a degree in Finance from the University of Texas and a successful 12-year career at Dimensional Fund Advisors, Kelly’s expertise lies in utilizing financial science for long-term investing. In 2022, she founded KKFP to address the unique challenges faced by women in the corporate world, providing strategic advice on maximizing retirement savings, tax planning, equity compensation, and aligning financial decisions with personal values. Based in Austin, Texas, Kelly finds joy in family adventures, sand volleyball, paddleboarding, and sharing her famous chocolate chip cookie recipe.

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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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Shannon Spotswood’s Journey Towards Servant Leadership with Dr. Daniel Crosby (Ep. 28)

Shannon Spotswood’s Journey Towards Servant Leadership with Dr. Daniel Crosby (Ep. 28)

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As independent financial advisors, RFG Advisory’s core values emphasize building a rapport with clients and providing a higher level of service to stand out in a crowded industry.

In this episode, Shannon Spotswood is interviewed by Dr. Daniel Crosby, the host of the Standard deviations Podcast. She shares her story of deviance by pivoting her career to join RFG, what RFG’s values are, and how other RIAs can address and prioritize their client’s needs by building a rapport and higher level of connection with them.

Shannon discusses: 

  • What interested her in the finance world and how her career started
  • Why she pivoted from an investment fund analyst to a career in a more customer-oriented position at RFG
  • What RFG’s core values are and their selection process for building a team of A players
  • What the “RIA of the future” looks like and how it will address longevity risk
  • And more

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About Dr. Daniel Crosby:

Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Daniel was named one of the “12 Thinkers to Watch” by Monster.com, a “Financial Blogger You Should Be Reading” by AARP, and a member of InvestmentNews’s prestigious “40 Under 40”. When he is not consulting around market psychology, Daniel enjoys independent films, fanatically following St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and spending time with his wife and three children.

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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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Choosing Growth And Overcoming Fear with Laura Hinton, ChFC (Ep. 25)

Choosing Growth And Overcoming Fear with Laura Hinton, ChFC (Ep. 25)

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“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” 

– Abraham Maslow

In this episode, Shannon Spotswood speaks with Laura Hinton, ChFC, about her journey to becoming an independent financial advisor. Laura shares how she got into the industry, why she decided to go independent, and how being a two-time breast cancer survivor has helped shape her career with lessons of perseverance, reacting vs responding, and the importance of a solid plan.

 Laura discusses: 

  • How she got into the business as a chartered financial consultant
  • Why she decided to pivot and go independent after 28 years in the industry
  • How choosing growth and overcoming fear has impacted her as a financial advisor
  • What advice she has for financial advisors who are looking to go independent
  • Why financial advisors are facing a succession crisis
  • How her experience of surviving breast cancer twice has helped shape her as an advisor
  • Why planning for the possibility of extended longevity is better than risking the plan being too short
  • Why the industry still struggles to attract women to become financial advisors, in 2023
  • And more

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About our Guest:

For nearly 30 years, Laura Hinton has been working with clients to assess and plan for their financial needs. Her focus is on providing fee-based financial planning for executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Laura works with clients to help identify their financial goals and work toward wealth accumulation and retention. Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montevallo and graduated from The American College of Financial Services with her Chartered Financial Consultant designation. Prior to joining RFG, Laura worked as a Financial Advisor at Bridgeworth, LLC, and Mass Mutual. She is an avid adventurer and lover of the outdoors.

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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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From Lawyer To Advisor: Working With High Net Worth Individuals ft. Lynne Wiggins (Ep. 21)

From Lawyer To Advisor: Working With High Net Worth Individuals ft. Lynne Wiggins (Ep. 21)

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Commitment and care matter to all of our clients as financial advisors. These traits are especially important when working with high-net-worth individuals, and who better to meticulously commit to and care for clients than a former lawyer?

In this episode, Shannon Spotswood speaks with Lynne Wiggins, a former lawyer, current financial advisor, and founder of Ariv Wealth, about advising high-net-worth individuals. Lynn shares why she switched careers, the importance of commitment and care when working with high-net-worth clients, why multi-generational planning is so exciting, and what led her to found Ariv Wealth.

Lynne discusses: 

  • Why she switched from working as a lawyer to an advisor
  • Why commitment and care matter so much in her approach to working with high-net-worth clients
  • The exciting opportunities for growth with multi-generational planning 
  • What the industry can do to attract more female talent into finance
  • What led her to start Ariv Wealth where she is in her career
  • How she weaves expensive passions into financial plans
  • And more

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About our Guest:

Lynne Wiggins is the Founder and CEO of Ariv Wealth. Lynne is a twenty-five-year veteran in the securities industry both as an Attorney and Financial Advisor, Lynne enjoys working closely with her clients and developing an overall strategic wealth management plan aligned with their goals and family legacy plan. As a FINRA Arbitrator, former SEC Attorney, and trial counsel for several Fortune 500 companies, Lynne’s experience spans decades and across multi-disciplines. Her passion for helping clients, extensive knowledge of the financial markets, and dedication to a high standard of excellence provide her clients with the roadmap to their desired financial destination.​ Lynne and her family are sports enthusiasts and enjoy outdoor life in Austin with their 3 dogs and horses.

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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, Ariv Wealth 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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