Registered Investment Advisor Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hasseeb Rahman is Portfolio Manager at The Palisades Group and has been with the Firm since 2014. He is responsible for overseeing the deployment and management of various fund strategies and vehicles, ensuring their effective implementation. As co-leader of the Portfolio Management Team, Mr. Rahman plays a vital role in shaping and executing the Firm's investment strategy. Additionally, he has been actively involved in all aspects of People Operations at the Firm. Prior to joining Palisades, Mr. Rahman worked as a Senior Analyst in the Investment Banking Division at Raymond James. During his tenure there, he executed transactions within the Financial Institutions Group, focusing on the Asset Management, Banks, and Insurance sectors. Mr. Rahman's transaction experience includes advisory services for private equity and debt placements, sell-side and buy-side advisory, as well as public debt and equity transactions. He earned a BA in Applied Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Haseeb Rahman about building a global residential credit empire. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How Palisades operates with two main business verticals: advisory services for large institutions and discretionary capital vehicles. - How Palisades’ funds are structured as close-end private equity-style vehicles with typical investment periods of 2-3 years and harvesting periods of 3-4 years. - Why Palisades may explore more permanent capital vehicles in the future, like open-ended evergreen funds. - How Palisades’ growth has not been linear and faced challenges before scaling through effective use of data and technology. - How the shift in the housing market has allowed Palisades to grow in a more predictable manner. Connect with Haseeb: Links Mentioned: https://www.palisades.us.com/ X: @palisades_group LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-palisades-group-llc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freddie Rappina is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. In addition to experience in the financial services industry, Freddie also has experience in law enforcement and is retired from The Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. Freddie is originally from Long Island, New York and enjoys coaching baseball. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Freddie Rappina about his transition from police officer to wealth advisor. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How Opta Financial aims to bring advanced wealth-building strategies to the middle class. - Why it’s important to transition from middle-class financial strategies to wealth-building ones. - How the biggest differentiator between middle-class financial strategies and wealth-building strategies is the attitude towards debt. - How Opta Financial also caters to clients who want to further advance their wealth through strategic investments. - How compound interest is oversold to the middle class as a primary wealth-building tool. Connect with Freddie: Links Mentioned: playingthewealthgame.com optafinancial.com Facebook facebook.com/OptaFinancial LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/opta-financial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Fried is the author of Road Rules for Retirement and Founder and President of TFG Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has trained over 1,000 financial advisors across the country in proprietary retirement financial strategies. Mark is a contributor to digital publications such a Forbes, Morningstar, Philly Burbs, and the Wall Street Journal. He has lectured at Holy Family University, The College of New Jersey, Bucks County Community College, and La Salle University.   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Mark Fried about his book, Road Rules for Retirement. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How many middleclass people are getting the wrong advice about their finances. - Why it’s important for everyone to have a financial plan, even if you aren’t a millionaire. - How many people begin their retirement planning too close to their actual retirement. - Why you should work with clients who are a good fit for your company and values. - How writing a book allows you to get your message out to more people.   Connect with Mark: Links Mentioned: https://tfgwealth.com/ Guest Contact Info: Twitter @TFG_WealthMgmt Facebook facebook.com/TFGWealth LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/tfg-wealth-management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris Flammang is a co-owner of LPF Financial Advisors. Kris has been in financial services since 1999 after moving to Florida from his home state of Nebraska. He currently carries the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor(CRPC) Accredited Investment Fiduciary(AIF) and Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) designations. He has co-authored a book on personal financial planning as well.    Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Kris Flammang about his financial services company LPF Financial Advisors. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How financial advisors are provide the most value during a financial downturn or crisis. - Why it’s important for retirees to position themselves to receive recurring payments from investments every month. - How people must understand what it means to start claiming Social Security. - Why loaning friends or family members money might not be the best idea. - How people with extra retirement money must decide how to use it.   Connect with Kris: Links Mentioned: https://www.lpfadvisors.com/ Guest Contact Info: Twitter @kflammang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– The RIA Podcast with Seth Greene Episode 81 Nick Hopwood Nick Hopwood, CFP® is President and Founder of Peak Wealth Management, managing over $250,000,000 in client portfolios since 1999. Nick is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics in 2001. Through the College for Financial Planning and CFP® Board, he earned his CFP® designation in 2005.  Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Nick Hopwood about Peak Wealth Management. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How entrepreneurs need a coach and should copy everything their coach does right. - Why it’s vital for people to save, invest, and pay down their debt before retirement. - How soon to be retirees must be prepared for the worst that can happen in retirement. - Why word of mouth is a great way to get new business. - How planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do.   Connect with Nick: Links Mentioned: https://www.peakwm.com/ Guest Contact Info: Twitter https://twitter.com/nhopwood1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PeakWealthManagement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– The RIA Podcast with Seth Greene Episode 80 Sean Sebold Sean Sebold has over 20 years of experience in the financial planning and investment management industries. His diverse background and experience, ranging from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to a Global Consultancy in Andersen Consulting, provide a unique vantage on wealth management. By focusing on the distinct needs of business owners, leaders and their families, Sean is able to guide the client through life decisions that bridge the gap between wealth and quality of life. Sean, a strong believer that education and knowledge provide value, is a part of a small group of advisors that have earned both the CFP® certification and the CFA Charter. Both designations are the highest level of certification in their respective field. (Less than 3% of all advisors in the country hold both designations.) His formal education began with a BA in English from Villanova University. He completed his CFP® education at the College for Financial Planning and went on to obtain an MBA with majors in Finance, International Business and Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School. Sean is actively involved as a member of the Legislative Committee for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Board of Hesed House. He is a past-president and past-chairman of the Financial Planning Association of Illinois, the largest FPA chapter in the country. After serving at the state level, Sean chaired the Financial Planning Association's National Pro Bono Advisory Committee. He also served on the Illinois State Treasurer's Advisory Council on Financial Education and Literacy. Sean's unique philosophy of financial planning has been quoted in many articles, most prominently in The Wall Street Journal, AARP Magazine, Crain's Chicago Business, CFA Magazine, Financial Advisor Magazine, USAA Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. He has made presentations at the Kane County Bar Association, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, the CFA Institute of Chicago, and at the Financial Planning Association meetings. He has been a guest on WTTW's Chicago Tonight with Phil Ponce as well as ABC's Sunday Morning “NewsViews” with Alan Krashesky and Fox News.   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Sean Sebold about helping people through his company Sebold Wealth Management. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How building wealth outside of investments is economically valuable for a client. - Why it’s important for people to know what a transaction will do for their family and legacy. - How it’s important to have a well-rounded team of financial planners. - Why doing a great job for your clients leads to more business. - How financial advisors have a huge impact on people’s lives and finances.   Connect with Sean: Links Mentioned: https://seboldcapital.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Francis is a founder and the managing member of Francis Investment Counsel LLC. He has been advising qualified retirement plan clients since 1988. He holds a B.A. degree in economics from Carleton College and a Juris Doctorate degree from Marquette University Law School. Mike has been a featured columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as the “401(k) Advisor” since 1995 and is a frequent public speaker on retirement plan governance and investment issues. In 2006, PLANSPONSOR Magazine named Mike one of the “Top 25 Retirement Plan Advisors” in the country. In 2018, PLANSPONSOR Magazine named Francis Investment Counsel “Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year” in the Large Team category. Mike is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Michael Francis about trends in the Retirement Plan Marketplace. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How the bulk of any firm’s success is predicated on the quality of its people. - Why the retirement planning industry must change. - Why the retirement plan advising industry is fraught with conflicting interests. - How conflicting advice can cost people a lot of money in unnecessary costs. - How people should be having conversations about their 401ks now.   Connect with Michael: Links Mentioned: francisinvco.com Guest Contact Info: Twitter @francisinv Facebook facebook.com/FranchiseInvestmentCounsel LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/francis-investment-counsel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Freeman joined Centura Wealth Advisory in July 2018 as Chief Operating Officer and became Chief Compliance Officer in December 2019. Jonathan has a diverse background across a variety of industries that span technology, professional services, consulting practices, real estate, and healthcare. He has been a client of the firm for over 5 years and is passionate about building sustainable companies in high growth periods. His North Star is to be the guide and teacher for others to achieve their ultimate potential in life, and to serve his community by sharing how everyone’s responsibility is to care for our natural environment so we can benefit from it for millennia. Jonathan received his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Business and a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies from UCSB. He, his wife Joelle, and their three boys live in North San Diego County.    Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Jonathan Freeman about growing operations and compliance with Centura Wealth. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How it’s important for financial planners to always have their customer’s goals in mind. - Why you must have a strong team and know what hat you wear on a day-to-day basis. - How the biggest limitation to growth can be finding talented and experienced people. - Why you should work with people who are intellectually curious and ready to adapt, learn, and grow. - How you can get the best ROI by cutting dollars out of your tax bill.    Connect with Jonathan: Links Mentioned: https://centurawealth.com/ Guest Contact Info: Twitter @CenturaWealth Instagram @centurawealth Facebook facebook.com/centurawealth LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/centura-wealth-advisory   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past 8+ years now, Marc Del Priore lost count of how many conversations he had with CMO's, Owners and C-level executives who were frustrated with their current lead generation vendors. They told him many lead generation companies are inconsistent with their lead quality and some companies even try to send fraudulent leads. Marc's goal as President of TradeMarc Global is to create win-win partnerships with all our clients and deliver valuable services that are backed with integrity.   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Marc Del Priore about the pay per lead model. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How working in different niches and verticals can lead to a very successful business. - Why business owners might want to spend their time chasing bigger accounts. - How a business must produce good content to get noticed and grow. - Why it’s important to buckle down and see what works best for your business. - Why the cost of online advertising has been increasing recently.    Connect with Marc: Links Mentioned: https://tmgbl.com/ Guest Contact Info: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/trademarcglobal LinkedIn linkedin.com/companytrademarc-global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Hapanowicz founded H&A more than 30 years ago to provide comprehensive financial advice and investment and wealth management services that help people pursue their wealth goals. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with management to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies. He also plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates H&A’s fiscal functions and performance. Bob is a Wealth Advisor and the primary manager of all client relationships at H&A, managing existing client relationships and formulating and implementing financial strategies and advice. Prior to founding H&A, Bob began his career with Advest, Inc. in 1987. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Edinboro University. He is routinely published on investment and wealth management topics.   Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Robert Hapanowicz about reinventing what financial planners do. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How every successful business has a differentiator that sets them apart. - Why producing content on YouTube leads to warm introductions to new clients. - How a CEO should have two roles and what those roles are. - Why having an assured outcome for your client means having a financial plan before investing.   Connect with Robert: Links Mentioned: https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/ Guest Contact Info: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HapanowiczAssociates LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/hapanowicz-associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices