{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Are You Solving the Right Problem First? Ask Dr. Brian Portnoy","description":"Technical expertise may earn a client's confidence, but human connection earns their trust. In this episode of the PFP Podcast, Cary Sinnett continues his conversation with Dr. Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth, exploring how CPA financial planners can move beyond numbers and into the conversations that truly matter. Together they discuss why &quot;funded contentment&quot; should be at the center of financial planning, how advisors can uncover what clients truly want their wealth to accomplish, and why emotional intelligence may become one of the profession's greatest competitive advantages. What you'll learn:  Why funded contentment starts with defining what &quot;enough&quot; means. Questions that help clients move beyond financial goals to purpose and values. How empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence strengthen client relationships. A simple communication technique that creates deeper, more meaningful conversations. Why the human side of financial planning is becoming more valuable in the age of AI.  Key takeaway: As technical planning becomes increasingly automated, an advisor's greatest value may no longer be producing the right answer but helping clients discover the right questions. Financial planning is ultimately about funding a meaningful life, not simply accumulating wealth. Resources Article:&amp;nbsp;Why EQ is the future of personal financial planning Resource: Personal Financial Planning Body of Knowledge (BOK) Podcast: Andrea Millar, From Financial Expert to Trusted Guide This episode is brought to you by the\u202fAICPA\u2019s&amp;nbsp;Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy, and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the\u202fCPA\/PFS credential\u202fprogram, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search \u201cAICPA Personal Financial Planning\u201d on your favorite podcast app. ","author_name":"AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)","author_url":"https:\/\/pfplanning.libsyn.com\/pfp","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42350215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42350215"}