Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Emily Binder is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Beetle Moment Marketing. She focuses on AI and voice assistants, branded audio content, and digital strategy. Tune in to hear: if synchronicity can be cultivated or if it is just random why people often dislike their own voice why voice is more compelling than text or visuals what ingredients make for a successful podcast if the podcast phenomena reached it's peak Web: https://beetlemoment.com/ & www.emilybinder.com

President and CEO of YCharts, a Chicago-based, cloud provider of financial data and analysis/visualization tools. They help enable smarter investment decisions via providing robust data, intuitive tools and outstanding customer support. Sean received his MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and he graduated in the top 10% of his class. Tune in to hear: how to be selective about the data for your investment strategy why loss can make us better leaders three things to look for in a sound investment strategy the median recovery time for a stock to bounce back after consumer scares the impact of Trump's tweets on the market at large if IPOs outperform the market, on average, in their first 3 years what markets and puppies have in common Web - www.ycharts.com Twitter - @Sean_YCharts

Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal. He writes about big financial trades, hedge funds, private-equity firms and other investing and business topics. In the past, Greg wrote the "Heard on the Street" column and covered the credit markets for the paper. Greg is the author of "The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters," published November 2013 by Penguin Press. He's also the author of “The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History,” published in December 2010 by Crown Business, a division of Random House. Greg and his two sons wrote Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in their Youth to Become Stars,” a book for young readers and adults that describes the moving and remarkable stories of how various stars overcame imposing setbacks in their youth. Greg joined the Journal in 1996 after writing about media companies for the New York Post. Previously, he was the managing editor of Mergers & Acquisitions Report, a newsletter published by Investment Dealers' Digest. Greg graduated from Brandeis University in 1988, Magna Cum Laude. He lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Jeremy Lin in the winter. Listen in to hear: how Jim Simons cracked the market with no financial background why Renaissance Technologies is so secretive and private how the investment landscape has shifted with the introduction of quant why it is hard for new quant firms to compete on the same level as companies like Rentec Email - [email protected] Twitter - @GZuckerman

Coach Dana Cavalea is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. He led the team to a World Championship in 2009. He is also the author of his new book, ‘Habits of a Champion, Nobody Becomes a Champion By Accident.’ Tune in to hear: why influence is a cornerstone of performance how to hate losing while not becoming overly risk averse why too much data can adversely effect performance why living “one pitch at a time” can lead to success www.danacavalea.com

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Tune in to hear:Why retirement is the #1 financial concern of most peopleHow storytelling and introspection are revelatory when considering which financial retirement option suits you bestWhat qualities to look for in a financial professional who will bring your best interests to the table when preparing you for retirementAdvice for those who simply cannot save 20% of their present income for retirementWhy Jim doesn't feel that "retirement" is a good word to describe the contemporary shift in people's priorities at that stage in their life

Corey Phillips is a successful financial advisor with the Bulfinch Group in Boston as well as a co-owner of a retail liquor-store, community advocate that sits on the Board of four different non-profits, a youth sports coach, and a dad of one and one-on-the-way, we ask Corey Phillips, how do you do it all? Corey explores how to manage the illusive time-to-value ratio so that we can decide what doing it all looks like for each of us. Additionally, Corey shares how, as a business owner and entrepreneur, and now advisor to business owners, the economic landscape has changed in the beer wine and liquor industry and the microcosm that it represents on how we all adapt to change to continue to thrive. Tune in to hear: How small businesses and individuals can prepare for the shifting economic landscape Which lessons learned from running a small business can be applied to your personal life & finances Three questions to ask yourself before starting your own small business The importance of time management and family support when running your own business

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Nichole is wealth management advisor with Westpac Wealth Partners who has 13 years of industry experience. She joins Dr. Crosby this week to discuss the good, bad and ugly of taking on personal debt. Listen in to learn: How certain types of debt can actually be good What she thinks can be done about the student debt crisis Why you might not be able to afford as much home as that mortgage calculator suggests What to consider when taking on credit card debt Many personal finance professionals consider "debt" another four letter word but Nichole's nuanced take will give you much to consider.

Jim O'Shaughnessy is the founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and the author of "What Works on Wall Street", one of the most influential investing books of all time. He joins me this week to discuss: How we can overcome the "illusion of uniqueness" and understand that we are just as prone to bias as the next person -Whether or not he in fact killed value investing -The primary psychological risks of both active and passive investing -How to raise well-adjusted, successful children You won't want to miss one of the brightest minds in quant investing and one of the best follows on Twitter.

Andrew Guyton is a financial advisor with seven years of experience who joins us today to talk about the pros and perils of family business. In specific, we discuss: What he and his father do to make financial planning fun and engaging How he maintains a personal identity within a family business What his father required him to do to prove himself before signing on How he and his father manage to keep work and family separate in the off hours If you've ever considered getting into business with friends or family, this will be a must-listen!

Laurie Ruettimann is an HR consultant, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and now, the proud owner of a pretty sweet book deal. In this candid interview she speaks to the ins and outs of something that 80% of Americans hope to accomplish: writing a book. Specifically, we discuss: Why writing a book is a goal for so many people -How to know if you have what it takes -How much money you stand to make from writing -First steps to take on the path to authorship Laurie is witty, knowledgeable, and gives an extremely honest look at the pride and pain of authorship. Listen in and start writing!

Kathleen Burns Kingsbury is on a mission to break money silence and shatter taboos around finance. She joins us this week to discuss: Why we are more comfortable talking about sex, politics and religion than money -How to talk to children about money in a manner that's meaningful to them -The pros and cons of financial literacy Join us for this fascinating discussion that will lead you to break down walls in your own financial life.

Marty Nachemson is a partner at Prosperian Wealth Management where he specializes in holistic financial planning. Today, he joins us to discuss how he stays adaptable in a business world that's always changing. We touch on: How "adaptability quotient" or AQ, differs from IQ and EQ Is the world really changing faster than ever? Harvard's take on the three keys to having high AQ How to create a culture that is comfortable with change

Doug Shaw believes that we are all artists and teaches business professionals to regain the natural enthusiasm for creativity we all had as children. Join us this week to learn: How we can regain our former skill with and love of creative thinking -Why the World Economic Forum rates creativity as one of the top 3 skills needed for the future -How to focus on creative process rather than outcomes How to overcome the fear of failure that chokes out creative thinking Join us for this candid conversation that includes Daniel sharing his own struggles with breaking out of an intellectual rut.

Perth Tolle is the founder of the Life + Liberty index, the methodology underlying the launch of a new ETF. She joins us to discuss how she lives her mission of "We invest in freedom." Tune in to learn: -How Perth and her team measure the abstract concept of freedom -Why countries like the Philippines, with high profile human rights abuses, are still represented in the index -The unique danger AI presents for the flourishing of freedom You'll leave this interview inspired and better equipped to invest your money in a way that lets freedom ring.

Bob Seawright is the Chief Investment Officer of Madison Avenue Securities and a widely read blogger at Above the Market. He joins us to discuss: -How to actively seek out dissenting opinions -How investors can become educated without being inundated -Some practical tips for overcoming overconfidence Listen in to see what the king of long-form behavioral finance writing has to say about overcoming bias.

Andrea Schaffer CLU® ChFC® CFP® is with Pacific Advisors in Claremont, California. Her practice focuses on individual and business planning, with special knowledge in charitable and investment planning, tax offset strategies, executive tax issues, executive benefits, and business succession. She joins us today to talk about opportunity zones, including: • What is an opportunity zone anyway? • From a social responsibility standpoint, why might OZ make sense? Join us to learn more about one of the hottest topics in investing.

Ron Carson is one of the most successful financial advisors in the world in addition to being a bestseling author and sought after coach. He joins Standard Deviations to share his journey from college dorm room to the top of the mountain. Within, we discuss: How Ron moved from loving to hating the financial advice business Why he thinks that tech giants pose a threat to the world of finance His vision for the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence You won't want to miss this personal and emotional conversation with one of the industry titans.

Brent Beshore, author of The Messy Marketplaces, is on a mission to build a wealth compounding enterprise comprised of the sort of small business that make up the backbone of American commerce. Join us as we talk: -How he maintains an attitude of "principled contrarianism" -The 10 ideas that have shaped his approach to life and business -His disdain for the term "irrationality" with respect to human behavior Join us for a conversation with one of the most principled individuals and original thinkers in the space.

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Nick Maggiuli is unrivaled in his ability to illustrate complex financial ideas simply using data. He joins Standard Deviations this week to discuss: How he manages bias in his search for the best data What he believes to be "the most important asset" Rules of thumb for deciding whether to trade time for money His innovative take on competition (or the lack thereof) Tune in and let Nick's data help you better manage your dollars.

Morgan Housel is one of the world's foremost leaders on all things money and human nature. He joins us this week to discuss: -Why education improves outcomes in other disciplines but not always in finance -The just-world fallacy as it pertains to wealth -The inescapability of our personal histories -The appropriate balance between optimism and pessimism Don't miss this conversation with one of the deepest thinkers in finance!

Jason is the CEO Active Investment Management Consulting, a former asset manager, the author of The Intuitive Investor and innovator in the world of financial services around making the field more introspective and empathic. He is one of the most original thinkers in finance and you won't want to miss this episode in which we discuss: Jason's take on the future of the asset management industry "Alpha wounds" or things that asset managers do that destroy value How people of all stripes can be more creative

Clare Flynn Levy is a former fund manager who is now the CEO of Essentia Analytics, a behavioral finance platform designed to help managers make better decisions. In this episode, we discuss: -Why Clare believes in active management at a time when fund flows suggest otherwise -How she tells some of the richest people in the world, "You're wrong" -The most common behavioral errors she sees among fund managers

Jamie is a rising star in the world of finance who has burst onto the scene with his in-depth analysis of financial history. In this episode, Jamie helps us understand the lessons of financial history with an eye to learning from past mistakes. Our discussion includes: -How can learn from financial history without drawing spurious correlations? -Why the roots of modern ETFs actually begin in Medieval Europe Jamie's favorite books on financial history Tune in to learn from the consensus FinTwit Rookie of the Year!

Andy Swan is the founder of LikeFolio, a company that provides consumer behavior insights to investors and corporations. In this episode, we discuss using social media sentiment from sites like Twitter to make investment decisions. Our conversation includes: How accurate is Twitter sentiment at helping predict market moves? -Why Andy believes in concentrated portfolios The benefits of running a tech company from a non-traditional location Andy is a true contrarian with ideas that you won't want to miss.

When her life was upended by a series of tragic events, Joleen Mainz wasn't sure how to proceed. Luckily, she found strength in taking much of the same advice that she had given her clients over the years. Listen to this heart wrenching episode to learn: Why "eating your own" cooking is a must for financial professionals How Joleen maintains hope in the face of tragedy What you can do today to prepare for the unthinkable

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This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby is joined by Christine Benz, the Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar and author of "30 Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing your Finances." They take on the intersection of retirement and psychology, specifically focusing on goals-based approaches to retirement readiness. Talking points include: What is a goals-based approach to retirement and what are its potential psychological advantages? What is mental accounting and how can it be used to manage financial behavior? How can those who are underprepared for retirement get started today? Christine has a wealth of knowledge on the topic and you're sure to leave with ideas for how you can better prepare for tomorrow.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the world's most popular personality instrument but isn't without its controversies. Loved by loyalists and sneered at by many social scientists, Dr. Turner gives a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the MBTI and speaks directly to how it can be used to deepen our understanding of self. Specifically, we discuss: The origins of the MBTI Common criticisms of the MBTI including validity and reliability Each of the four personality scales The ideal applications of personality testing

Bad news: Only about 40% of Americans get financial advice. Worse news: Only about half of those that receive financial advice actually follow it through. Dr. Moira Somers book, Advice That Sticks, has 5 keys for giving advice that is actually implemented.

Disagreements about money are the #1 reason for divorce in North America. But what do couples fight about when they fight about money? Dr. Crosby is here to share the five points of friction around wealth.

Joe Fitzgerald is worried. As a financial advisor, he sees the retirement savings crisis in America for what it is and has thoughts on how to fix it. Tune in to learn: Which cultural differences drive savings behaviors around the world The common behaviors shared by the best savers How to avoid "lifestyle creep" and living beyond your means

You may not have money today, but will you down the line? New research from Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw has the answer.

Aaron Klein is the CEO and co-founder of Riskalyze, a fintech company that has taken the world of financial advice by storm over the past five years. In this episode, Aaron touches on: The Riskalyze origin story Why he favors numerical over psychometric approaches to measuring risk What the future of fintech looks like How Riskalyze hires and trains for culture

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Corey Hoffstein is one of the brightest minds in quant investing and has a unique knack for making hard-to-understand concepts palatable for novice investors. Tune in this week to understand: • Why a risk-first approach to managing money could make sense • Why pain may actually be sought out when considering investment factors • What set of circumstances would cause Corey to reconsider a cherished investment factor • Why honesty and candor can be essential characteristics of good asset managers

Disagreements about money are the #1 reason cited for divorce in North America. In this Money Minute, we dig in to three reasons why couples have so much trouble with being candid about their finances.

Noreen Beaman is living the American Dream. After starting at Brinker Capital three decades ago, and having worked in every vertical in the company, she is now the CEO of the multi-billion dollar asset management firm. In this episode, Noreen shares the lessons of leadership she learned along the way, including: How she defines leadership The steps she takes to ensure that Brinker's culture remains vibrant What she learned from her biggest professional mistake The place of failure and hardship in becoming a great leader

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Today on the podcast, Dr. Crosby is joined by Michele Fine, an award-winning financial professional based in New York. We discuss: What's broken and what works in today's wealth management industry The importance of managing fees, risk and taxes How to prevent lifestyle creep Under-considered investment strategies

A discussion of the 4 Cs of behavioral investment management as found in The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success.

Douglas Boneparth is an InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 alum, the co-author of The Millennial Money fix, and financial Twitter's resident hair and coffee expert. In this episode, we discuss: Whether or not online interactions can take the place of "in real life" connection The case for authenticity and being candid about our own struggles The changing shape of retirement and what it will look like in the future So, grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and join us.

After her recent New York Times op-ed, "Consider Firing Your Male Broker", Blair duQuesnay precipitated some soul-searching and started some great conversations about gender equality on Wall Street. This week, she joins Standard Deviations to give further insights into why she thinks the future of wealth management is female. Listen to learn: What Blair views as the source of women's strong investment performance Why both women and men view women as less competent with money, despite data to the contrary Which financial planning considerations are unique to women's lives What the industry can do to achieve gender parity

Life Lessons: A Letter To My Daughter by Dr. Daniel Crosby

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Some call it ESG, others SRI, while still others refer to as "impact" or "values-based investing." But whatever you call it, Sonya Dreizler can help you make sense of how you can wear your heart on your sleeve and still secure your financial future. In this episode we discuss: Whether or not divesting of public equities has the intended impact Why shareholder engagement is the future of values-based investing How owning stocks of companies you hate might actually make a lot of sense How ESG investing can actually improve investor behavior

Audio of a TEDx presentation given by Dr. Daniel Crosby