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Travis Maus & Steve Campbell$17.5 Million for Potentially Misleading Statements about ESG Investing

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We’re diving deep into the world of trust (or lack thereof) in the financial services industry! This episode is all about how trust in your financial advisor should be more than just a warm fuzzy feeling; it needs to be backed by proactive planning and accountability.

We’ll break down two compelling cases: one involving a major investment firm hit with a $17.5 million civil penalty for allegedly making misleading statements about its ESG-focused investments, and another where an advisor orchestrated a Ponzi scheme to deceive clients.

📢 We Want Your Input! Take our quick two-question survey here and tell us what’s most important to YOU when choosing a financial advisor.

Takeaways:

• Trust in financial advisors is crucial, but it must be verified through their actions and performance standards.
• Beware of investment firms that claim high returns with little risk; if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• A Ponzi scheme can happen to anyone; always do your homework before entrusting your Money to an advisor.
• Investing should align with your values, but ensure your advisor is genuinely representing those values.
• Don’t follow the flashy marketing; focus on the fundamentals of investing for long-term success.

We’d love your input. Take our quick survey at https://forms.office.com/r/837zquxdET

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About Your Co-Hosts:

Travis Maus has been in financial services for over fifteen years. He is a Senior Wealth Manager and Chief Executive Officer at S.E.E.D. Planning Group. Travis also hosts the Unleashing Leadership Podcast, where he dissects some of his favorite books on leadership and how you can apply it to your business or life.

Steve Campbell has over a decade of industry experience and is a Senior Marketing Director at S.E.E.D. Planning Group. Steve also hosts the One Big Thing Podcast, an interview-style show meant to inspire and encourage 30 and 40-year-olds going through difficult seasons of navigating marriage, raising kids, and growing personally.

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Based on lessons learned during the 2008 Financial Crisis and extensive professional experience, Ditch the Suit’s was a response to the panic induced by the COVID-19 Financial Crisis, where a collision of social fear and financial volatility, fueled by the politicization of nearly every issue, seemed to tip the world upside down. With the goal to help people avoid making financially destructive decisions, co-hosts Travis Maus and Steve Campbell produced daily recordings on a wide range of topics, such as staying positive, understanding the financial impact of new legislation, how to take advantage of the stock market when it crashes, blocking out fear-mongering, etc. which eventually gave way to the creation of the Ditch the Suits Podcast.

Ditch the Suits has become more than a podcast – it’s become a movement. Travis and Steve share their experiences and industry insights in order to help you make one good financial decision after another.

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