In this episode, we sit down with certified financial planner Todd Bryant to discuss the key factors to consider when choosing a financial advisor for your wealth management and retirement planning needs. As a top 40 under 40 awardee and founding partner of Signature Wealth Partners, Todd shares his insights on building trust, differentiating yourself as a financial professional, and leveraging social media to connect with clients.

Key Takeaways:

• Look for a fiduciary advisor who acts in your best interest and holds key designations like the CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
• Interview multiple advisors to ensure you find the right fit for your financial goals and personal relationship
• Building a long-term relationship with your financial advisor, based on trust and understanding, is crucial for success
• Differentiating yourself as a financial professional involves getting to know clients on a personal level and being there for life's major milestones

Resources:

• Todd Bryant's website
• LinkedIn
• CFP Board

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Todd Bryant's background

00:01:15 - Who needs a financial planner?

00:03:48 - Understanding financial designations

00:07:02 - Building relationships with clients

00:11:23 - Encouraging clients to explore options

00:15:01 - Differentiating yourself as a financial advisor

00:20:14 - The importance of likeability and trust

00:24:18 - Leveraging social media and online presence

00:26:44 - How to connect with Todd Bryant

Connect with the Hosts:

• Dennis Collins
• Leah Bumphrey

Guest Bio:

Todd Bryant is a certified financial planner and the founding partner of Signature Wealth Partners, a financial planning business based in Orlando, Florida. As a top 40 under 40 awardee and recent financial expert on Fox 35 TV, Todd brings his expertise in wealth management and retirement planning to help clients make informed decisions for their financial future. With a strong background in mentoring and public speaking, Todd is passionate about educating others on the importance of financial literacy and working with a trusted advisor.

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2020 Orlando Business Journal 40 under 40 – Nominations are done by the companies’ accounting firm, public relations firm or self-nomination. The judges whittled the list of candidates to 40 out of over 200 candidates. Candidates had to demonstrate business success, community involvement, leadership ability and influence on the region, public policy or...