Articles authored by Ana Trujillo Limon

Dive into an insightful conversation with Denise Sprung, marketing director at Mitlin Financial. Discover why authenticity is the key to building trust in the financial services industry, innovative marketing strategies that stand out, and how consistency can elevate your social media game. Learn actionable tips to connect meaningfully with clients while staying true to your …

Ever wondered why clients resist making financial decisions during life’s biggest changes? It’s by focusing on change management and behavioral finance strategies. Erin Wood, Senior Vice President of Financial Planning at Carson Group, joins Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Editorial, to explore how financial advisors can support clients during major life events. Drawing on Bruce Feiler’s …

Join us live from Excell as we interview Yan Zhao, the co-founder and president of Stone Ridge. We’ll talk about Yan’s journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, her advice to women in the industry, and her proudest accomplishments. We’ll also dive into what’s new at Stone Ridge. Topics of Discussion: Discuss Yan’s career journey: she …

Embracing authenticity can transform your professional journey. In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Coaching and Advisor Content, speaks with Dr. Ana María López Caldwell, Inclusive Leadership Consultant and Coach, about the pivotal role of authenticity, inclusion, and executive business coaching. They explore firsthand accounts of navigating challenges, leveraging personal experiences for growth, and the …

In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Editorial, chats with Larry and Denise Sprung from Mitlin Financial about crafting a world-class client experience. The Sprungs share the heartwarming story behind their firm’s name and reveal how their approach goes beyond traditional client interactions by treating each client as a part of the family through personalized …

Join us for a live interview with Lindsey Lewis, a trailblazer in wealth management and a passionate advocate for women in financial services. We’ll get some insights on how to foster community for women from Lindsey, who serves as Managing Director and Chair of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services. We’ll explore …

Once, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson’s CEO update to the board of directors included a slide depicting where Johnson thought the business was going and leading indicators for what next year might look like. After she finished her report, one board member said, “That was a great slide that Matt presented.” Here Johnson was, the …

Join Ana Trujillo Limon as she interviews Dr. Patricia Villarreal, chief clinical officer for Expressive Wealth, about the Queen Bee Syndrome and how we can go on journeys of transformation to attempt to eradicate it—both within ourselves and from others. Or, at the very least, learn how to navigate it when we experience it.

Back in the days when Carson’s Dr. Julie Ragatz, VP, Advisor Growth Strategy, was working alongside Kristi Rodriguez at Nationwide, she did research on the perceptions students at HBCUs and Black advisors had about working in the financial services industry. That research sparked a passion in her, and she found that there was a need …

What does it truly mean to provide a world-class client experience? In this episode, Ana Trujillo Limón, Director, Editorial at Carson Group, speaks with Sarah Cain, VP of Carson Coaching. Together, they unravel the art of moving beyond the basics of financial services to create interactions that clients rave about. Listen in as they explore …