From Romans to Modern Annuities

Legitimizing the Industry

The Great Retirement Refinance

Retirement Planning Is Changing

Advisor Education and Client Clarity

Why Academic Partnerships Matter

AI in Finance: Promise vs. Reality

Future Trends in Annuities

Medical Inflation and Legacy Planning

Tom Haines, EVP of Capital Markets and Index Solutions at Annexus, breaks down the evolution of fixed index annuities, why they’re dominating retirement planning, and what advisors need to know about risk, longevity, and legacy. From Peak 65 to medical inflation and AI’s role in financial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights for today’s advisor.

Listen to last episode here: AI, Inflation, and Retirement Planning

Tom Haines, EVP of Capital Markets and Index Solutions at Annexus, breaks down the evolution of fixed index annuities, why they&rsquo;re dominating retirement planning, and what advisors need to know about risk, longevity, and legacy. From Peak 65 to medical inflation and AI&rsquo;s role in financial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights for today&rsquo;s advisor.
Listen to last episode here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-inflation-and-retirement-planning-what-you-need-to-know/id1839958397?i=1000740703404">AI, Inflation, and Retirement Planning</a>

Bringing you real, unfiltered stories, battle-tested strategies, and insider insights from top financial advisors who’ve been there and done that. Twice a month, Impactful Conversations skips the jargon and get straight to practical, proven advice—so you can attract more clients, amplify your impact, and build a business that lasts.

Bringing you real, unfiltered stories, battle-tested strategies, and insider insights from top financial advisors who&rsquo;ve been there and done that. Twice a month, Impactful Conversations skips the jargon and get straight to practical, proven advice&mdash;so you can attract more clients, amplify your impact, and build a business that lasts.

Impactful Conversations brings you real, unfiltered stories, battle-tested strategies, and insider insights from top financial advisors who’ve been there and done that. Twice a month, we skip the jargon and get straight to practical, proven advice—so you can attract more clients, amplify your impact, and build a business that lasts.

Impactful Conversations | Stories and Lessons for Financial Advisors

Tom Haines, EVP of Capital Markets and Index Solutions at Annexus, breaks down the evolution of fixed index annuities, why they’re dominating retirement planning, and what advisors need to know about risk, longevity, and legacy. From Peak 65 to medical inflation and AI’s role in financial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights for today’s advisor.

The Future of Fixed Index Annuities: What Advisors Must Know

Building a Lifestyle‑First Practice

Growing Without Losing Freedom

Mastering the Calendar

Choosing the Right Clients

Team Structure That Scales

Money, Mistakes & Momentum

Mentors, Mindset & Goalposts

How to Build Travel into Your Business Plan

Crazy Travel Stories

Tough Choices & Handling Client Concerns

Team Ownership & Incentives

Gratitude, Grounding & Growth

A Client Experience with a Huge Map

One Last Story: Wildest Meal While Traveling

This is a conversation about what really happens when you stop building a business around expectation and start building one that actually feels good to live inside of. Jim Fox opens up about the moments that shaped him, the choices that cost him, and the values that never wavered as he created a financial practice that makes room for family, freedom, and curiosity.

He explains:

🌅 Redefining success and how it changed his approach to growth

📅 Systems and calendar discipline that protect his lifestyle

❤️ Choosing presence over profit even when it’s tempting

🚀 Mentors, mistakes, and mindset shifts that moved him forward

🌍 How travel and storytelling became core to serving his clients

This is a conversation about what really happens when you stop building a business around expectation and start building one that actually feels good to live inside of. Jim Fox opens up about the moments that shaped him, the choices that cost him, and the values that never wavered as he created a financial practice that makes room for family, freedom, and curiosity.
He explains:
🌅 Redefining success and how it changed his approach to growth
📅 Systems and calendar discipline that protect his lifestyle
❤️ Choosing presence over profit even when it&rsquo;s tempting
🚀 Mentors, mistakes, and mindset shifts that moved him forward
🌍 How travel and storytelling became core to serving his clients

This is a conversation about what really happens when you stop building a business around expectation and start building one that actually feels good to live inside of. Jim Fox opens up about the moments that shaped him, the choices that cost him, and the values that never wavered as he created a financial practice that makes room for family, freedom, and curiosity.

How He Doubled His Business Without Doubling His Hours

Why Curiosity Drives Performance

The Hero's Journey

Stretching Beyond Comfort Zones

Pregame, Gameday, Postgame Mindset

After Action Reviews Explained

Fixing Fear in Team Debriefs

Respond vs React: The Power of Pause

The Performance Curve Demystified

Optimal vs Peak Performance

Breaking Through Stagnancy

Discover proven strategies to elevate your performance as a financial advisor. Learn how to master mindset shifts, leverage after-action reviews, and stay in your optimal zone to drive consistent growth and success.

For more content from Taylor Johnson:

https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/

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Discover proven strategies to elevate your performance as a financial advisor. Learn how to master mindset shifts, leverage after-action reviews, and stay in your optimal zone to drive consistent growth and success.
For more content from Taylor Johnson:
<a href="https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/">https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjohnsonperformance/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjohnsonperformance/</a>
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Discover proven strategies to elevate your performance as a financial advisor. Learn how to master mindset shifts, leverage after-action reviews, and stay in your optimal zone to drive consistent growth and success.

How to Execute at 51% Confidence and Win Big

The Evolution of NIL in College Sports

Lawsuits That Changed the Game

NCAA Revenue vs. Athlete Value

The Financial Landscape for Student Athletes

Parallels to Social Security & Pensions

Student Athletes and Fiduciary Advice

Big Money & Booster Influence

Why Advisors Matter More Than Ever

Financial Literacy: The Missing Piece

The NIL era has transformed college sports into a billion-dollar business and athletes into entrepreneurs overnight. This episode breaks down the history, the money trail, and why financial literacy and fiduciary advice are critical for student athletes navigating NIL deals.

The NIL era has transformed college sports into a billion-dollar business and athletes into entrepreneurs overnight. This episode breaks down the history, the money trail, and why financial literacy and fiduciary advice are critical for student athletes navigating NIL deals.

The Future of Fixed Index Annuities: What Advisors Must Know

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