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Episode 224: Building Trust, Embracing Technology

David Talley of Talley Financial

“The key to using AI effectively is understanding that it requires oversight, just like an employee. You have to verify its work and guide it, but it can handle the heavy lifting and leave you to focus on the final touches.” – David Talley

Don’t miss this episode of Cambridge Stronger as David Talley, founder and CEO of Talley Financial, shares his inspiring journey into financial services. Tune in to hear how David transitioned from life insurance sales, discovering his passion for holistic financial advice, and how his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a financial services firm focused on transformative client relationships. David also delves into the pivotal role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.

In Episode 224: Building Trust, Embracing Technology, David discusses:

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: His evolution from launching a business development company in college to becoming a trusted financial professional
  • AI as a Game Changer: How he leverages AI to enhance creativity and efficiency in his business
  • Long-Term Vision: The importance of aligning values and focusing on meaningful, lasting change in financial planning and community impact

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About David Talley

David Talley is the founder and CEO of Talley Financial. He oversees the strategic direction of the firm while also guiding his individual clients toward a more secure financial future. David began his career with one of the largest financial services companies in the country, gaining valuable insight into the corporate perspective on financial advice and exposure to various types of advisors—both good and bad. He spent the next decade immersed in learning about money and witnessing firsthand the profound impact that effective financial planning can have on people’s lives. In 2020, David founded Talley Financial to deliver his unique approach to financial advice, unfiltered and personalized.

David currently holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 investment licenses, along with life and health insurance licenses. He is also a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional (CFP®). His practice primarily focuses on fee-based planning for small business owners. David lives in Johnson City, TN, with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, reading, and traveling.

https://www.mytalleyfinancial.com/

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered. Investment Adviser. Cambridge and Talley Financial are not affiliated. Cambridge does not offer tax or legal advice. Tax advice offered through Talley Tax Services. Fixed insurance offered through various independent insurance companies.

About Cambridge Stronger

Integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness are at the core of Cambridge’s values and drive the Spirit of Cambridge. Join our host, Cambridge CEO Amy Webber, for each Cambridge Stronger episode as she invites independent financial professionals to offer insight on how they integrate values and purpose in their care for their investing clients; and hear their stories on how they got their start as well as why they are in the advice profession. 


The opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not represent the opinions or views of the interviewer and/or Cambridge.