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Ep. 36: Taxes, Estate Planning, and the OBBBA: What You Need to Know Oct 23, 2025

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In this episode, College Professor of Practice Steve Parrish joins fellow instructor Mark McLennon for a deep dive into the tax planning and estate planning implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). They cover the see-sawing history of tax policy in legislation, what provisions are out and in this time around, and the at times profound financial planning impacts that this latest incarnation of tax policy can have on estate planning and other elements of planning impacted by tax laws.

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Ep. 35: Continuing the Representation Conversation in Financial Services Sep 25, 2025

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Join Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, managing director of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services, and Sheena Gray, CAMS, MBA, CEO of the Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA), for this special episode recorded live at The College’s 19th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) about how those in financial services, especially women and others from underserved communities, can continue to move up in the profession, along with how established leaders can support them and advocate for their success.

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Ep. 34: Working With Clients on Retirement Income Strategies Aug 21, 2025

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Join Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Jared Trexler and FinServe Network ambassadors Terrell Dinkins, ChFC®, RICP®, and Angie Ribuffo, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, CLTC®, WMCP®, from the Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) as they discuss how advisors can help clients open up about their goals for retirement and what they can do to help them get there.

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Ep. 33: How to Talk to Your Clients About Retirement Income Planning Jul 17, 2025

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Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP®, director of the Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) Program, hosts a conversation with Justin Fitzpatrick, PhD, CFA, CFP® of Income Lab, on the best ways to address retirement income planning in client discussions. They talk about how to improve your individual focus, steer clear of common industry jargon, and ensure clients feel heard as you assist them in planning out their future with confidence.

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Ep. 32: Tax Policy Proposals and Impacts Jun 17, 2025

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In this episode, Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP®, Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) Program director at The American College of Financial Services, speaks with Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™) Program director Sophia Duffy, JD, CPA, AEP® about the possible tax policy changes contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” currently making its way through Congress. In addition to making many of the changes put in place in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, they discuss some exciting possibilities for tax-informed financial planning, including new exemptions and deductions for business owners (such as financial advisors!), expanded uses for 529 and HSA accounts, cap changes for state and local taxes, and more.

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Ep. 31: Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement May 13, 2025

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In this special episode recorded live at The College’s Horizons 2025 conference, Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, managing director and chair of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services, speaks with healthcare professional turned financial educator Carolyn McClanahan, CFP® on how financial professionals can work with clients to maximize their healthcare benefits and avoid costly mistakes. They also discuss the unique challenges facing women in situations where spouses require long-term care or other financial considerations, as well as important elements to focus on in planning with clients such as Medicare/Medicaid, deductibles, tax implications, and more.

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Ep. 30: Perfecting Plan Design for Retirement Benefits May 01, 2025

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In this episode recorded live at The College’s Horizons 2025 conference, Professor of Wealth Management Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® speaks with Fiona Greig, PhD about the current complexities of plan design for employee benefits. They focus on how financial professionals and employers can work with employees and clients to create strategies and solutions to help.

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Ep. 29: Retirement Planning in Volatile Markets Apr 16, 2025

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In this episode, Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) Program Director Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® welcomes Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®, a fellow professor at The College and retirement planning expert, discuss recent shockwaves across financial markets and how financial professionals can best respond — especially when talking with their clients nearing or in retirement. They explore strategies to ensure clients’ assets are secure, put them at ease with historical context, and more.

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Ep. 28: The Truth About Tariff Impacts Apr 11, 2025

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Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® speaks with Scott Lincicome, JD of the Cato Institute about the market uncertainty spurred by recent shifts in tariff policy, including the pros and cons of tariffs historically and their potential impacts on businesses, financial professionals, and consumers. They explore how tariffs may have unintended consequences for protected industries, as well as other important information advisors should know when talking with clients.

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Ep. 27: The "Guru Gap" in Financial Services Mar 25, 2025

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In this special episode recorded live at The College’s Horizons 2025 conference, Professor of Practice Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® speaks with author David McKnight about the ubiquitous nature of financial planning “gurus” in the media today and how their advice, while it may give your clients comfort, may not always be in their best interest. They talk about how to differentiate sound advice from sound bites, and why financial professionals should keep open dialogues with clients about things they hear and what’s backed up by the facts.

Any views or opinions expressed in this podcast are the hosts’ and guests' own and do not necessarily represent those of The American College of Financial Services.

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