Financial Behavior

Thought Leaders

PODCAST

Hosted by Dr. Mary Bell Carlson

About The Podcast

Financial Behavior Thought Leaders is your exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the most sought-after speakers in financial services. Every other week, Dr. Mary Bell Carlson sits down with top financial speakers to uncover their journey, explore their powerful keynotes, and give you a front-row seat to the stories that make their talks unforgettable.

What You’ll Discover

Insider insights from leading financial thought leaders

Previews of compelling keynote and speeches

Behind-the-scenes glimpses of working with our speakers

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What if the best way to overcome loneliness isn’t waiting for someone to reach out—but choosing to help one person every day? Matt Halloran joins us to explore how meaningful connections are built through small, intentional acts of service, and why that simple mindset shift has the power to transform both our personal and professional...
What if the biggest problem with your finances isn’t your spending habits—but the banking system itself? Shane Walker joins us to explore why behavioral finance and mental accounting could reshape the future of banking, and what happens when financial systems are designed around how people actually think about money instead of how banks process transactions....
What if your greatest value as a financial advisor isn’t your technical expertise, but your ability to uncover the story your clients aren’t telling you? Tim Maurer joins us to explore why financial advisor storytelling and meaningful client communication are becoming more valuable than ever as AI transforms financial advising, and what that means for...
What if the hardest part of a financial transition isn’t the money at all, but figuring out who you are on the other side of it? Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joins us to unpack why retirement, divorce, career changes, and other major life shifts hit so much harder than the numbers suggest, and what that means...

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Whether you’re planning a client event, booking a conference keynote, or simply want to learn from the brightest minds in financial services, Financial Behavior Thought Leaders is your all-access pass to the best in the business.