In the 185th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what clients truly value in their relationships with financial advisors. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Mar 05, 2026•39 min•Ep. 185
In the 184th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how artificial intelligence has made content marketing simultaneously more accessible and more challenging than ever. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Feb 19, 2026•29 min•Ep. 184
In the 183rd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether it's more effective to give clients clear, step-by-step guidance or empower them to become the heroes of their own stories. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Feb 05, 2026•36 min•Ep. 183
In the 182nd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the happiest time in an advisor's career—and how that may be fueling the industry's succession planning gap. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jan 22, 2026•36 min•Ep. 182
In the 181st episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to thoughtfully address client fears and uncertainties about the rapidly evolving AI landscape. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jan 08, 2026•42 min•Ep. 181
In the 180th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the four sources of capital—and how the way you use them reveals your true priorities versus your stated ones. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Dec 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 180
In the 179th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the common angst advisors feel about the idea of their associate advisors eventually leaving to build teams of their own. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Dec 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 179
In the 178th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss why many retirees struggle to spend the money they spent a lifetime saving—and how advisors can help. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Nov 27, 2025•31 min•Ep. 178
In the 177th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss why learning to say "no" can be game-changing—and how to do it without all the guilt. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Nov 13, 2025•39 min•Ep. 177
In the 176th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to support clients who need financial guidance but can't afford traditional advisory fees. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Oct 30, 2025•35 min•Ep. 176
In the 175th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how sketches can spark more meaningful money conversations. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Oct 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 175
In the 174th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what they'd say if they could talk directly to money—and what money might say back. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Oct 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 174
In the 173rd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to handle receiving the "soft no" after meeting with a client who seems like a great fit. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Sep 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 173
In the 172nd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what research reveals as the key driver of productivity among financial advisors. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Sep 04, 2025•32 min•Ep. 172
In the 171st episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss advisor burnout—and the hidden culprit that could be fueling it. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Aug 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 171
In the 170th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how financial advisors can help clients navigate career uncertainty caused by AI disruption by focusing on actionable items, offering flexibility vs long-term growth, and being more proactive in planning strategies. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Aug 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 170
In the 169th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards explore how AI is set to transform the roles advisors play and the unique value they provide in client relationships. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jul 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 169
In our 168th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether it's more effective to dive deep in the first client meeting or to focus on the immediate issue and reserve the more emotional conversations for future sessions. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jul 10, 2025•36 min•Ep. 168
In our 167th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the complex emotions money can stir up—and how a client's level of wealth can shape an advisor's happiness in their own life. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jun 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 167
In our 166th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to help clients un learn unhelpful lessons and shift from relying on luck-based decisions to making strategic, informed choices. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jun 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 166
In our 165th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards explore strategies for breaking down complex ideas into clear, simple explanations that clients can easily grasp. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
May 29, 2025•36 min•Ep. 165
In our 164th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to strike the right balance between technical accuracy and clear, client-friendly communication. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 164
In our 163rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to handle when clients not only ignore advice but actively push back against it. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
May 01, 2025•33 min•Ep. 163
In our 162nd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how a virtual assistant can support management responsibilities—and how to identify what tasks are worth delegating in the first place. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Apr 17, 2025•33 min•Ep. 162
In our 161st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how they navigate others' opinions on their projects—and the strategies they use to invite feedback in the first place. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Apr 03, 2025•40 min•Ep. 161
In our 160th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what advisors can do to keep clients from panicking—and making poor financial decisions—during market volatility. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Mar 20, 2025•44 min•Ep. 160
In our 159th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what to do when your original fees no longer make financial sense—but you promised to honor them for some clients. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Mar 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 159
In our 158th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the reasoning behind not allowing clients—even excited ones—to sign up the day of their first meeting. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Feb 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 158
In our 157th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss tactics for reducing the worry that can arise for people when meeting with a financial advisor for the first time. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Feb 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 157
In our 156th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how they're using ChatGPT in their own work and share their thoughts on the future of AI in financial advising. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .
Jan 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 156