As financial professionals, we consider our clients' physical and mental health—but overlook the importance of our own. Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth, sheds light on a difficult topic and how to make it a focus going forward.

Life's biggest milestones can impact your clients' friendships. Jeff Hall, director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas, explains how financial professionals can create value by anticipating the social needs of their clients and prepping them for these events.

The collapse of several banks has heightened recession risk nd is likely to lead to tighter credit conditions for both businesses and consumers. Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson returns to the podcast and shares her thoughts on inflation, a looming recession, and how central banks around the world are grappling with the same issues.

Connecting to your clients on an emotional level builds trust and impacts their lives--and your business. Brendan Frazier, founder of Wired Planning and host of "The Human Side of Money" podcast, discusses how having emotionally connected clients leads to more valuable financial advice.

Join us for a special episode during Women’s History Month as we welcome Katlyn Grasso, Founder and CEO of GenHERation, to the podcast. She discusses how the financial industry can change their current perception to recruit and retain the next generation of talented women.

Don’t let retirement-plan market jargon intimidate you. Rick Unser, partner and managing director at Creative Planning, returned to the podcast to teach us how to speak 401(k) to capitalize on this growth opportunity.

Rick Unser is not affiliated with Hartford Funds

Despite high levels of polarization, financial markets love divided government. JT Taylor is back on the podcast to explain key policy areas in which the parties agree and disagree—and how this could impact markets this year.

How do you define success? Financial professionals may not realize how much growth and achievement they gain from nurturing client relationships as they guide them through major life events and important decisions.

There's often overlooked opportunity for retirement-plan business in a financial professional’s existing book. Rick Unser, partner and managing director at Creative Planning, shares ideas on how to use existing client relationships to prospect in the 401(k) world.

Rick Unser is not affiliated with Hartford Funds

When it comes to client acquisition, family-owned businesses offer opportunities for new wealth. Dave Specht shares his expertise on navigating these complex relationships and tips for financial professionals to tap into this market.

David Specht is not affiliated with Hartford Funds