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Financial Psychology

Financial psychology deals with the complex relationship we all have with money. Financial planners who understand a client’s emotional connection to their money, and the way their relationship to money has developed over time, can deliver greater peace of mind through more impactful, personalized services.

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Taking a More Personal Approach to Planning

Our clients have high expectations of us as financial planners. But we also have high expectations of our clients—one of… Read More

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What Financial Planners and Expert Negotiators Have in Common

When a couple doesn’t see eye to eye on their finances, or when you have a family office client that… Read More

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From Client Resistance to Action: The Psychology of Client Motivation

Every financial planner has encountered resistant clients. Most times, these clients aren’t entirely resistant—there’s one aspect of advice that they’re… Read More

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10 Financial Psychology Certificates and Designations for Advisors

There are hundreds of financial advisor designations to choose from. However, one area that has seen an explosion in interest… Read More

What’s a Financial Counselor and How Can They Help Advisors?

Perhaps one of your high-net-worth clients has an adult child who is struggling with a financial crisis. Or you have… Read More

Advisors Share 5 Ideas to Make Onboarding More Inclusive

The financial advisor onboarding process sets the tone for the advisor-client relationship. Many would agree it’s crucial in theory, but… Read More

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Financial Stress in Marriage: 4 Ways to Make Money Talks Less Difficult

For many couples, taking a close look at finances together is a recipe for stress. Nearly 3 in 4 married… Read More

6 Values Exercises to Enhance Financial Planning for Couples

Money is a major stressor for Americans, and fighting about it has proven to be a predictor of divorce.1,2 Conversely, couples… Read More

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Couples’ Biggest Money Hangups and How a Financial Therapist Can Help

One in five couples say money is their biggest relationship challenge, and as a financial therapist, I see how that statistic… Read More

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Master the Family Meeting for Estate Planning Success

Amid the Great Wealth Transfer, with $84 trillion set to be passed between generations in the next two decades1, there’s… Read More

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