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Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors

Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors

Hosted by Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP and Carl Richards, CFP

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Episodes

200

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

A no-holds barred conversation for Real Financial Advisors with industry nerd Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards. One draws with a Sharpie, the other nerds out with spreadsheets, and both provide you with unique perspectives so that you can more effectively communicate with and serve your clients, run a more fulfilling practice, and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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October 1, 2026Episode 20036 min

Articulating The (Evolving) Value Of Financial Planning To Prospects: Kitces & Carl Ep 200

In the 200th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the value of financial planning and their current approach to communicating that value to clients. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

September 17, 2026Episode 19933 min

Breaking Bad News To A Client About Prior Problematic Financial Decisions: Kitces & Carl Ep 199

In the 199th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to approach telling a client that their past financial moves were suboptimal. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

September 3, 2026Episode 19830 min

The Temptation To Take On More Clients To Build (3X) Enterprise Value: Kitces & Carl Ep 198

In the 198th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss finding the balance between scaling your business and finally letting yourself enjoy the success you worked so hard to build. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

August 20, 2026Episode 19737 min

Helping Clients Align Their Capital To What's REALLY Important When They Don't Know What Is: Kitces & Carl Ep 197

In the 197th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to go about figuring out what's important to clients (and how to help them figure it out for themselves). For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

August 6, 2026Episode 19636 min

When 'Feelings Are Data' To Navigate Clients' Financial Planning Trade-Offs: Kitces & Carl Ep 196

In the 196th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the role of "gut feelings" and intuition in decision-making after the data has been fully analyzed. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

July 23, 2026Episode 19534 min

Engagement Trap and Reactive vs Proactive Touchpoints: Kitces & Carl Ep 195

In the 195th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to strike the right balance between proactive and reactive client communication. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

July 9, 2026Episode 19438 min

Is It Ever Appropriate To Engage Clients With Fear Of Adverse Outcomes To Persuade Them To Action?: Kitces & Carl Ep 194

In the 194th episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the ongoing debate surrounding fear-based marketing tactics. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

June 25, 202632 min

When Clients Would Rather Feel More Financially Successful Than Take Action To BE More Successful: Kitces & Carl Ep 193

In the 193rd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the challenge of motivating clients to take difficult but necessary action toward their goals. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

June 11, 2026Episode 19232 min

Balancing Between The Art Of Serving Clients Creatively And Optimizing For Business Outcomes: Kitces & Carl Ep 192

In the 192nd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how advisors can stay creative without losing sight of the business side of things. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

May 28, 2026Episode 19135 min

Challenges In Engaging The 'Disengaged' Spouse Of A Client Couple: Kitces & Carl Ep 191

In the 191st episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to navigate working with couples when one partner is checked out. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

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