EPISODE #1028

Improving Advising with Stephen Kagawa

We talked about the reality that the vast majority of Americans will never work with a financial advisor, the flaws in how service is delivered and how advisors are compensated, and how to be a better consumer!

May 9, 2021 | Podcast

About the Episode

LifeBlood: We talked about the reality that the vast majority of Americans will never work with a financial advisor, the flaws in how service is delivered and how advisors are compensated, and how to be a better consumer  with Stephen Kagawa, CEO of Pacific Bridge Companies and author of Aloha Financial Advising.  Listen to learn what the financial industry and advisors can do to better serve their clients!

For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 21:10! 

You can learn more about Stephen at PacificBridge.net, StephenKagawa.com and LinkedIn.

George Grombacher

George Grombacher

Lifeblood Host

Stephen Kagawa

Stephen Kagawa

Guest

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