Category: Finances
The Hidden Dangers & Benefits of Life Insurance Policies with David Kottler, J.D., C.A.P. (Ep. 17)

The Hidden Dangers & Benefits of Life Insurance Policies with David Kottler, J.D., C.A.P. (Ep. 17)

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Life insurance is more than just a way to protect your loved ones in case of your death. It has the potential to be a powerful tool to enhance your wealth, optimize your taxes, and secure your financial future. 

However, not all life insurance policies are created equal, and many people are unaware of the hidden risks and opportunities that lie within their contracts. 

In this episode, Greg DuPont sits down with David Kottler, The Life Insurance Doctor, to explore the power of life insurance as a wealth protection tool. They touch on the concept of “DOA” (Dead on Arrival) and the critical issues that lead to policy lapses. David shares real-life success stories where he helped clients maximize retirement income and avoid financial loss.

Greg and David discuss: 

  • David’s background as The Life Insurance Doctor
  • The waste that occurs with life insurance policies and the importance of a policy review to eliminate this waste
  • The three critical problems that lead to life insurance lapses: design flaws, omission to fund the policy properly, and a lack of professional review
  • Real-life cases where clients faced potential financial pitfalls with life insurance policies
  • The need for advocates to prioritize clients’ interests, insisting on independent professional reviews
  • And more!

 

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About Our Guest:

David Kottler has helped clients generate over $10MM of cash and tax benefits in the past 12 months utilizing his “True Value” Life Insurance Review Process. Clients need advocates for their life insurance portfolios to both bring the needed information regarding their rights and values as well as uncovering hidden problems and resolving them. Life insurance is a complicated contract with many nuances that most clients and advisors are not aware of.

It is gratifying for him to be in a position to help such clients and enable them to meet their family and legacy goals through his work. His passion is philanthropy. There is a great need for education and guidance for high net-worth clients who wish to align their life goals with their hard-earned wealth to enable them to understand the “Why” component of their planning. His objectives are to collaborate with clients and his strategic relationships to produce the best results for them financially and philanthropically.

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The Success of WSN’s Founder’s Club (Ep. 16)

The Success of WSN’s Founder’s Club (Ep. 16)

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The journey of professional growth and collaboration is always a cause for celebration. 

Today, we take a moment to acknowledge the significant milestone achieved by the Wealth Solutions Network (WSN) while also reviewing the ‘greatest hits’ of knowledge that Greg has brought to the show over the last several months.

Greg DuPont celebrates the official closing of the Founder’s Club for the Wealth Solutions Network (WSN), with 10 members signed up and more considering joining. The network offers learning opportunities for attorneys at all stages of their careers and Greg emphasizes the power of networking to fuel growth. 

Greg discusses: 

  • The official close of the Founder’s Club within the Wealth Solutions Network and the positive response they have received
  • The excitement of having ten members in the Founder’s Club, as well as expectations for future members and the potential for further growth
  • The formation of a vibrant community within the Founder’s Club.
  • The importance of delivering personal support and hand-holding to the members
  • How the message of the Wealth Solutions Network resonated with the target audience and attracted like-minded individuals who want to fulfill the mission
  • How attracting the core group of members was achieved through a combination of networking, social media, and effective lead funnels
  • And more!

 

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The Biggest Highlights from the March to a Million Podcast (Ep. 15)

The Biggest Highlights from the March to a Million Podcast (Ep. 15)

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Over the last 14 episodes of the March to a Million podcast, we have shared a significant amount of valuable information about the Wealth Solutions Network and how attorneys can play a vital role in their client’s financial well-being.

Today, we do a recap of all these details and more!

In this episode, Greg DuPont recaps the key points and greatest hits of previous shows. He touches on the birth of the Wealth Solutions Network and the six pillars that form its foundation. Additionally, Greg shares a success story and describes the ideal member for WSN.

Greg discusses: 

  • The genesis of his idea to positively impact 1 million lives by creating an army of financially minded attorneys
  • The six pillars that form the foundation of the Wealth Solutions Network and how they work together to provide solutions
  • The upcoming transfer of wealth and how estate planning attorneys can play a crucial role in this process
  • A success story of how he helped a client inherit a significant amount of wealth and retire comfortably, highlighting the effectiveness of the system
  • The ideal candidate for joining the Wealth Solutions Network
  • His goal for the Founders Club and the purpose of stress testing and establishing proof of concept
  • And more!

 

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A Guide to Marketing and Building Long-Term Relationships for Attorneys with Charley Mann (Ep. 14)

A Guide to Marketing and Building Long-Term Relationships for Attorneys with Charley Mann (Ep. 14)

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One of the most important skills for any professional is effective communication with clients and prospects.

This is especially true for estate planning attorneys, who deal with complex and sensitive matters that require trust.

However, many lawyers struggle with marketing their services and building long-term relationships with their clients.

In this episode, Greg DuPont talks with Charley Mann, Founder of Law Firm Alchemy, about the importance of relationship-building and marketing in the legal profession. They challenge the conventional transactional mindset of attorneys and emphasize the need for a more client-centric approach. They also explore the evolving business model of law firms and the potential shift from specialization to generalization.

Greg and Charley discuss: 

  • The purpose of marketing and the difference between building awareness and getting clients
  • Why shift from a transactional to a relationship-based approach
  • The responsibility of staying connected with clients
  • The importance of personalized and targeted marketing strategies for law firms
  • The concept of information-based direct response marketing 
  • The traditional model of specialization in estate planning and the move towards a more generalized approach
  • The need for estate planners to move upmarket and adapt to the changes brought by AI and technology
  • And more

 

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About Our Guest:

Charley Mann is the founder of the Law Firm Alchemy. Law Firm Alchemy seeks out the independent, entrepreneurial law firm owner who wants to learn how to fish, not just have fish handed to him or her. Their service comes through our coaching and courses. These are designed with the intention (one of our core values) of deep impact.

How they achieve impact looks different than many others. They aim for positive relationships, even through a course you may watch. The audience is always first in their minds. If they can’t get you to pay attention, it doesn’t matter how good the advice is, it won’t be heard. And the secret to keeping your attention is making it clear that they know you’re there and they respect your intention of learning, your ambition to grow, and your desire to sharpen your axe.

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Simplifying the Complexity of Indices with Laurence Black (Ep. 13)

Simplifying the Complexity of Indices with Laurence Black (Ep. 13)

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Choosing the right index for your investment goals can be a daunting task, especially when there are millions of options available.

How do you know which one is best suited for your risk tolerance, time horizon, and expected returns? How do you evaluate the performance and design of different indexes and ETFs?

These are some of the questions that many investors face when they enter the world of index-linked products.

In this episode, Greg DuPont chats with Laurence Black, Founder of The Index Standard®,  a company that rates and evaluates ETFs and indices used in the insurance and structured product space. They explore the challenge of choosing the right index among the many available and the importance of forward-looking due diligence. Laurence emphasizes the need for diversification and preparing for unforeseen events in the investment world.

Together they discuss: 

  • The importance of taking a forward-looking approach when choosing an index
  • The Index Standard’s three-step forecasting process
  • The significance of diversification in dealing with unknown risks and protecting oneself in the investment world
  • The benefits of exchange traded funds (ETFs) compared to mutual funds
  • How The Index Standard evaluates and categorizes the largest index-linked ETFs based on their robustness and design
  • The valuable insights you’ll gain from the training with Laurence, simplifying the complexity of insurance indices for informed decision-making
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Laurence Black is the founder of The Index Standard® and an index advisor to Robert J. Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University.

Before founding The Index Standard®, Laurence was Managing Director and Head of Quantitative Indices and Strategies at Barclays, where he oversaw the development of the Barclays index family. In addition to designing some of the first smart beta/factor indices, Laurence spearheaded Barclays’ index partnerships with Professors Robert Shiller and Nouriel Roubini, as well as Novus Partners.

Before Barclays, Laurence was Head of Indices at ABN AMRO in London, where he successfully launched indices with well-known investors such as Jim Rogers and Joel Greenblatt. Before ABN AMRO, Laurence worked at Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse.

Laurence holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cape Town. When not thinking about financial matters, he can mostly be found on a tennis court.

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How to Be a Financial Advocate for Your Clients with Mike Ringel (Ep. 12)

How to Be a Financial Advocate for Your Clients with Mike Ringel (Ep. 12)

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Financial planning is not just about numbers and calculations. It is also about understanding your client’s values, goals, and dreams so that you can assist them in achieving them through sound financial strategies.

Whether you are an attorney, a CPA, or a financial advisor, you need to have the skills and mindset of a financial advocate to serve your clients well.

In this episode, Greg DuPont sits down with Mike Ringel, CPA, RICP®, CDFA®, CExP™, Financial Coach at Wealth Design Group, to dive into the secrets of financial advocacy. They explore the importance of embracing a consultant mindset, the value of specialized knowledge in financial planning, and the need to create holistic financial plans that align with your clients personal values.

Greg and Mike discuss: 

  • Mike’s transition from being a CPA to becoming a financial advisor and the challenges he faced along the way
  • The importance of viewing yourself as consultants rather than salespeople
  • Focusing on uncovering clients’ real issues and helping them achieve their desired state
  • The shift in the legal industry towards providing holistic financial guidance
  • The purpose of Mike’s practice, which is to empower families to discover purpose, freedom, and abundance in their lives through investing and financial planning
  • Mike’s experience in working with solo and small law firms to help them protect, grow, and eventually exit their businesses
  • And more!

 

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About Our Guest:

As the son of a college professor (Dr. Herbert Ringel, Ph.D., Physics), Michael’s passion for teaching began at a very early age. While his father wanted him to pursue the same noble profession, Michael’s mathematical mind and entrepreneurial spirit led him down a different path. After pursuing his CPA and MBA, he explained to his father that he would be pursuing a career in teaching and education, except in a nontraditional setting. He decided to teach families about money and investing.

Since 2004, Michael’s has been working with business owners, divorced women, families with children with special needs, and typical families to build confidence around their money.

Michael’s philosophy is to guide each family to discover for themselves what is important to their family, both personally and financially. Then, Michael shares with each family a variety of financial strategies that are prudent for them. He shares with them what may be financially possible for them in the future. It is only then when they agree upon a prudent strategy, that financial products and services are recommended to fulfill each strategy. Michael’s academic approach to financial planning has served his clients well.

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The Role of Influence in The Mindset Pillar of Financial Advocacy (Ep. 11)

The Role of Influence in The Mindset Pillar of Financial Advocacy (Ep. 11)

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Switching the mindset from selling to influencing is a game-changer.

The top advisors in the financial industry don’t sell – they let people come in pre-sold. 

This approach helps build trust and, eventually, strong relationships with clients.

What steps can estate planning attorneys take to become more influential with their clients?

In this episode, Greg DuPont and Matt Halloran share the sixth pillar of financial advocacy: Mindset with a shift into the importance of being influential. They explore the art of influence over sales and the importance and power of effective listening as attorneys. Greg and Matt also delve into building trust and the importance of authenticity and humility.

Greg and Matt discuss: 

  • How top advisors focus on building influence rather than selling
  • Greg’s journey of transitioning from using convincing arguments to being more influential
  • The need for experts to present their views in an easily understandable way for people to accept
  • The difference between sales and influence
  • The importance of stepping into your authority and using a humble approach to build trust in professional relationships
  • The challenge of gaining trust as a financial advisor in a world of readily available information and the importance of providing insight over opinion
  • And more!

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The Membership Levels of the Wealth Solutions Network (Ep. 10)

The Membership Levels of the Wealth Solutions Network (Ep. 10)

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You may have heard about the advantages that estate planning attorneys can gain by becoming a part of the Wealth Solutions Network through our podcasts. 

However, you may be curious about how to participate in a way that matches your goals.

Today, we are here to assist you with that!

In this episode, Greg DuPont explains the different membership levels offered by the Wealth Solutions Network, including mindset, skill set, tool set, and leadership. Each of these levels provides attorneys with various benefits and resources to enhance their knowledge, skills, and business success.

Greg discusses: 

  • The transformative vision of the Wealth Solutions Network and its multi-level membership structure for estate planning attorneys
  • The benefits of the Mindset Level, emphasizing its core values, access to a community of like-minded attorneys, newsletters, referral tools, and more
  • The Skill Set Level, which includes marketing support and access to the Advocate Access and the Advocate Aware programs
  • The Tool Set Level, which offers turnkey solutions, back office support, and emphasizing problem-solving over product sales
  • The Leadership Level, emphasizing the opportunity to mentor and support other WSN members
  • The opportunity for estate planning attorneys to help baby boomers with their retirement and the importance of being prepared for the wealth transfer
  • And more!

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The Fifth Pillar of Financial Advocacy: Wealth Transfer (Ep. 9)

The Fifth Pillar of Financial Advocacy: Wealth Transfer (Ep. 9)

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Safeguarding assets and ensuring their seamless transition to future generations has never been more crucial. 

That is where the role played by estate planning attorneys becomes more important than ever. 

In this episode, Greg DuPont explores the fifth pillar of financial advocacy: Wealth Transfer. He emphasizes the importance of attorneys in preserving, protecting, and transferring assets, particularly in the face of potential wealth confiscation. Greg also touches on the need for attorneys to help with tax planning and protection against market losses, and the value of life insurance.

Greg discusses: 

  • The role of estate planning attorneys in wealth transfer
  • The potential confiscation of wealth and the need for attorneys to be the last line of defense in protecting and preserving assets
  • Roth conversions, market loss protection, and the value of life insurance as a way to help clients preserve and protect their assets
  • The three secrets of wealth transfer
  • A case study demonstrating the value of proactive estate planning and highlighting the importance of being a true advocate for clients
  • And more!

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The Fourth Pillar of Financial Advocacy: Wealth Accumulation (Ep. 8)

The Fourth Pillar of Financial Advocacy: Wealth Accumulation (Ep. 8)

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Embarking on the journey towards financial security and prosperity requires more than simply making decisions. It also requires strategies to multiply and maximize wealth.

In this episode, Greg DuPont explores the fourth pillar of financial advocacy: Wealth Accumulation. He shares the three big secrets behind it along with valuable insights on how to optimize savings strategies and engage in valuable conversations with your clients. Greg emphasizes the importance of tackling debt and taxes to maximize wealth accumulation.

Greg discusses: 

  • The three secrets of wealth accumulation
  • The drawbacks of relying solely on 401(k) for savings and the need to consider alternative investment options
  • The need to take more risks for higher returns in a pre-tax environment and how shifting to an after-tax world can reduce the required rate of return
  • The goal of Wealth Solutions Network to help the general public with their finances
  • The potential to cut down debt repayment time by being systematic with compound interest and alternative solutions to traditional retirement savings
  • And more!

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