FinServ Podcast

Ready to tackle the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship? In this week's episode, Jamie Hopkins sits down with Bonnie Treichel, the CEO and Founder Partner at Endeavor Law and Endeavor Retirement, for a chat about her journey in entrepreneurship. Fresh from the Broadridge FI360 Advisor Conference, Bonnie shares some of the ups and downs she's faced since launching her business. We div

Discover the world of agriculture through the lens of finance with Dr. Craig Lemoine, who joins us to talk shop about the specialized needs of farmers and ranchers. We get into the essential economic contributions of agriculture, and the mission of the Agriculture-Focused Financial Planner (AFFP) program at the University of Illinois, shedding light on the complexities of advising

How did a middle-class kid go from watching superhero cartoons to scaling the heights of Wall Street? Cliff Asness, the quantitative virtuoso behind AQR, pulls back the curtain on his journey from comic book fan to financier. In this episode of the FinServ Podcast, Dr. David and Cliff take us along on their journeys through underachieving adolescence and how tough lessons fostered

The journey of growth can be nerve-wracking. “Can I do this?” and “Will this work out?” are often asked along the way. But this week, Dr. David Rhoiney is joined by FinServ mentee, Gracelynn Wiest, and her mentor Jess Bost, CFP®, RICP®, AIF®, from Alpha Architect, to discuss drawing support and resources from the community around you, regardless of whether you’re a men

Join Jamie Hopkins as we navigate the impact of mentorship within the professional realm. Kellan Brown from FinServ, a virtuoso in sales leadership, joins us alongside Meg Roberts, a University of Colorado senior, to discuss the indelible marks mentorship has left on their lives. Kellan's journey from mentee to mentor reveals a wealth of insights into nurturing talent and building

When talking about relationships, we often focus on the bond created between the client and the professional. However, establishing a strong mentor-mentee relationship in your career is essential for personal and professional growth. This week on “FinServ”, Kate Healy, founder of AdvoKate IQ, LLC, and her mentee, graduate student Valentyna Voloshyna, share their experiences wit

Innovation begins when leaders become unwilling to accept the status quo. Pushing the envelope, both professionally and personally, can open previously locked doors. This week, Dr. David Rhoiney and Jamie Hopkins discuss the ideal conditions to foster innovation and the different ways that businesses are differentiating themselves from their competitors. While innovation typically

Today, we sit down with Heather Fortner, the trailblazing CEO of SignatureFD. In an episode that aims to reshape your approach to leadership, Heather shares her invaluable insights into what it takes to lead with excellence. Drawing on the wisdom of icons like Laura Bush and the unexpected lessons from our own children, she reminds us that nurturing a culture of learning is vital i

Have you ever felt the pressure of a ticking clock while facing a complex problem? That's where the finesse of critical thinking comes into play, a skill that Dr. David Rhoiney and Jamie Hopkins dig into during our conversation. We reveal how preparedness and the ability to pivot are crucial in high-stakes situations. This episode is for those looking to sharpen their strategic acu

Ever found yourself caught in the tangled web of overcommitment, or fumbled with the awkward dance of balancing work, family, and a bit of me-time? Tune in to our latest episode where Jamie and Dr. David wrap their heads around the clock and share a laugh or two along the way. Punctuality and clear communication are more than social niceties; they're the currency in the economy of