The future of financial planning

Episode 15

Episode Summary

Hosts Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly are joined by fellow InvestmentNews reporter Emile Hallez to dig deep into how living longer and getting a better sense of longevity in general is changing financial planning. This episode also looks at examples of prejudice across the financial services industry

Episode Notes

 0:00-19:00 - Interview with Emile Hallez

https://www.investmentnews.com/retirement-planning-biological-age-testing-197698

1:00 - Talking and testing longevity

3:15 - Effect on financial planning industry

6:00 - When does this become a factor?

8:45 - Life expectancy meaning

11:15 - Silver lining to the pandemic?

14:45 - Effect on Annuities

19:00 - 31:00  - Discussion on racism in the financial services industry 

https://www.investmentnews.com/another-financial-pro-fired-racial-insult-197538
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