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The Certainty Advice Podcast
LATEST EPISODE
CHARLIE HAYNES – CEO of Lonsec, one of Australia’s most respected and leading research houses, joins me on this latest episode in our ‘Three Years On’ series. Together, we discuss the paths and benefits to everyday Australians three years on from the 2017 Royal Commission into Financial Services and Banking and why there is still a day of reckoning coming for certain sections of the industry. Listen out for practical, actionable insights from Charlie as he deconstructs the real outcomes of this Royal Commission. Welcome to another episode of ‘The Certainty Advice Podcast’…
Why being legal doesn’t mean being right or in your best interests
PREVIOUS EPISODES
“Advisers may be able to use technology to help place their clients with what they want to do. But there’s a vast difference between that and actual deep financial advice.”
The Value of Assurance & Reassurance Versus Specific Advice - Particularly in the COVID Era
“Clients can truly relax, knowing their adviser is acting in their best interest.”
“The most important aspect of an advice relationship is sincerity.”
Why The Royal Commission Didn't Really Get The Job Done
How the Royal Commission Reconnected Australians with their Superannuation
Advice Isn't A Product - And Australians Know It
The Fresh Starts Ahead
Why Most Australians Are Still Confusing Advice & Product
Are there winners from the $70M Royal Commission?
How to Plan for the 'New' Future
The Value of Unexpected Questions
Why People Need Advice More Than Ever
The Changing Advice Conversation
The Dangers of Shallow Advice in Times of COVID-19
Objectivity Is the Driver For Better Decisions and Better Outcomes
DON'T CONFUSE 'THE MEANS' WITH 'THE ENDS' WHEN SEEKING ADVICE IN THESE TIMES
Finding Your Best Possible Steps Beyond COVID-19
Why the Advice Industry needs new brand names
“As a potential client, you must ensure you’re the only person paying the adviser.”
Advice: Beware The Race to the Bottom
OPENNESS, CLARITY & TRANSPARENCY
A NEW ERA OF ADVICE
Price Advice like Electricity?
The Dangers of 'Narrow' Advice
Minimise Your Angst To Stay on Track
The Missing Conversations In Superannuation
Choice is ruining our Superannuation System
Superannuation, "She'll be Right?" Better think again.
How Superannuation has lost it's Intent
Your Superannuation - It's Just another Savings Account
Superannuation - The Three Key Questions
Fear is our GREATEST THREAT
The difference between sales and advice
Beware The Two Key Dysfunctions of Advisers
About Certainty Podcasts
When seeking to understanding the alternatives to today’s mainstream financial advice models it helps to hear many perspectives. Certainty Podcasts feature insights and experiences from our clients, advisers, advisory team members, commentators and others who believe the value of advice is more than products. Our objective is to provide discoveries to achieve more, challenge paradigms and broaden the value of financial advice for more – love your feedback…
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Jim Stackpool
Founder - Certainty Advice Group
For nearly 30 years Jim has influenced, coached, and consulted to advisory firms across Australia. As founder of Certainty Advice Group, he leads a like-minded team of professional advisory firms seeking to create greater certainty for their clients. As an author, blogger, columnist, and keynote speaker, Jim is regularly called upon for his professional insights into the advice industry.
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