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Rethink. Financial Advice

Rethink. Financial Advice

H. Adam Holt, CFP and Derek N.H. Notman, CFP 75 Episodes Jul 2, 2025

Rethink. Financial Advice is a podcast for financial advisors hosted by Adam Holt, founder of Asset-Map, and Derek Notman, founder of Conneqtor and Couplr.ai. Both are veteran, practicing CFPs who challenge the conventional wisdom of running an advisory practice. Episodes cover practice management, technology, planning, products, delivery of advice, digital marketing, designations, compensation, licensing, and entrepreneurship. The hosts aim to help advisors start, grow, and run modern practices rather than doing things the way they were done in 1985. The tone is candid, tactical, and practical, with plenty of debate along the way.

Episodes

Financial Advice with Soul — A South African Perspective featuring Lelané Bezuidenhout CFP®
Financial Advice with Soul — A South African Perspective featuring Lelané Bezuidenhout CFP® Jul 2, 2025 42:01 What happens when the CEO of South Africa’s Financial Planning Institute drops wisdom bombs on the U.S. advice industry? You listen up. In this global-minded episode, Adam and Derek sit down with Lelané Bezuidenhout to unpack why South Africa might just be leapfrogging the U.S. in the evolution of financial advice.From artist to industry leader, Lelané shares a fresh, no-nonsense take on why finan
Is the tail wagging the dog? (Tech <> Advisor) Featuring Brian McLaughlin
Is the tail wagging the dog? (Tech <> Advisor) Featuring Brian McLaughlin Apr 30, 2025 47:15 Is the tail wagging the dog in the advice business?&nbsp;Tech over Advisor?&nbsp;Advisor over Tech?&nbsp;&nbsp;In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman chat with fintech icon Brian McLaughlin, former founder and CEO of Redtail CRM, Orion Tech Board Member, and fellow REBL Dad.&nbsp;Join us as we discuss the massive opportunity advisors and fintechs have to make people live better, the AI and
Why advisors are failing at organic growth featuring Joe Duran
Why advisors are failing at organic growth featuring Joe Duran Mar 26, 2025 39:40 Why are advisors failing at organic growth?In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman recorded live in person with industry titan Joe Duran while attending the Fearless Investing summit hosted by Nitrogen.&nbsp;The talk about organic growth, rollups (not the kind you eat, lol!), how selling has become a dirty word and that advisors are not spending enough time selling.&nbsp;Jump in to hear this
Invest in conversations before technology featuring Derrick Kinney
Invest in conversations before technology featuring Derrick Kinney Feb 26, 2025 37:54 What do Life Planning and Dream of Freedom have to do with being a Fiduciary?&nbsp;In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman speak with successful advisor turned speaker and author Derrick Kinney to chat about our obsession with technology over humanity.&nbsp; A fun conversation covering things from to differentiate ourselves through stories to what people (clients) actually want.Join us as we
TradePMR's Product Vision for Advisors featuring Jon Patullo
TradePMR's Product Vision for Advisors featuring Jon Patullo Jan 24, 2025 31:56 Peering into the future from a product leader's perspective.In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman had a nice conversation with Jon Patullo, Chief Product Officer at TradePMR, about the future of advice.&nbsp; We cover everything from their service orientated model to support advisors to how AI is quickly accelerating.&nbsp; Jump in and learn how an industry insider sees advice today and wh
Organic growth, investors, and exits with Abby Salameh
Organic growth, investors, and exits with Abby Salameh Dec 20, 2024 32:05 What’s your advisor Swan Song?In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman spoke with pivotal figure Abby Salameh about organic growth, PE &amp; VC investors and their impact on wealth management firms, and exit strategies.&nbsp; Everything from organic growth and acquisitions to the impact of AI, we have a fun chat that is sure to give you some great insights and action items.We talk about:Priva
Is there a Massive opportunity in the Life Insurance market?  Featuring Tony Steuer
Is there a Massive opportunity in the Life Insurance market? Featuring Tony Steuer Dec 9, 2024 37:03 Is Life Insurance a ripe opportunity for financial advisors?&nbsp;In this episode, Adam Holt &amp; Derek Notman invite Tony Steuer into the Rethink Tank to talk about all things life insurance and how it might just be the next blue ocean opportunity.. Tony shares his perspective on life insurance as both an advisor, insurance expert, and fee-based consultant.We chat about:The shift in financial ad
Can a Fiduciary Mindset Improve Society?  Featuring George Kinder (Ep 67)
Can a Fiduciary Mindset Improve Society? Featuring George Kinder (Ep 67) Oct 2, 2024 53:53 Check out this special edition where Adam &amp; Derek have a follow up conversation with the Father of Life Planning, George Kinder, who previously joined us on Rethink Episode 15.&nbsp; Find out what George has been up to, the stance he’s taking on what it means to be a Fiduciary and how he would like to see it applied to society, and learn about his new book!In this episode George, Adam and Dere
Advice Mindset - Purpose and Principles featuring Breanna Blaney
Advice Mindset - Purpose and Principles featuring Breanna Blaney Jul 10, 2024 40:06 Check out this special edition where Adam chats with Breanna Blaney, VP, Director of Life, Invested at Dimensional Fund Advisors about the advice mindset and how purpose and principles fit into it all.&nbsp;This is a fun episode that Adam recorded in person with Breanna at the SHIFT conference while Derek was traveling in South Africa.&nbsp;In this episode, Adam navigates a riveting conversation o
The Evolution of Financial Education Featuring George Nichols III
The Evolution of Financial Education Featuring George Nichols III May 20, 2024 46:50 What does the future of financial education look like and how will it impact the growth of your business?&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s find out from the leaders in financial education as we chat with our friend George Nichols III, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services.&nbsp;George helps us understand what they are seeing on a national level when it comes to shifting consumer expectat
Client Engagement vs. Satisfaction featuring Ashley Quamme
Client Engagement vs. Satisfaction featuring Ashley Quamme May 8, 2024 44:05 What’s more important - Client Satisfaction or Client Engagement?&nbsp; Can satisfaction be high with low engagement?&nbsp; How can financial professionals help clients better engage in the financial planning process?&nbsp; Join us as we unpack these questions and more with special guest Ashley Quamme, Fractional Financial Behavior Officer for firms and advisors, where we talk about the shift to h
Are your estate documents in order?  Featuring Cody Barbo
Are your estate documents in order? Featuring Cody Barbo Apr 3, 2024 39:29 Are your and your clients estate planning documents in order?When was the last time you and your clients reviewed them?&nbsp;Upwards of 68% of Americans don’t have a will, yet we all are going to need one some day.&nbsp; Whether you’re an advisor looking to expand your services and deepen your relationship with your clients, or you’re a consumer looking for a cutting-edge estate planning solution,

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