Should Advisors Provide Opinionated Advice Or Coach Clients To Choose Their Own Path?: Kitces & Carl Ep 183

Should Advisors Provide Opinionated Advice Or Coach Clients To Choose Their Own Path?: Kitces & Carl Ep 183

February 5, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 183

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Michael Kitces and Carl Richards discuss the effectiveness of providing clients with guidance versus empowering them to make their own decisions.

In the 183rd episode of Kitces and Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss whether it's more effective to give clients clear, step-by-step guidance or empower them to become the heroes of their own stories. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com .

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