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Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

by Dr. Daniel Crosby · English · Business

The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to well

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026 · 40 minNew

Peter Lazaroff - The Perfect Portfolio: How to Build an Investment Strategy That Fits Your Behavior, Goals and Life

This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Peter Lazaroff. Peter Lazaroff, CFA, CFP® is Plancorp’s Chief Investment Officer, a financial advisor, speaker and author of the book Making Money Simple and The Perfect Portfolio. Peter is a regular contributor at the Wall Street Journal and Forbes and he is also the host of The Long Term Investor Podcast.

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E374 · 8 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Dr. Daniel Crosby - The Psychology of Sports Betting and Investing: How Gambling Culture Reshapes Retail Investor Behavior and What Advisors Should Do About It
Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby's first book, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management, was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Laws of Wealth, was named the best investment book of 2017 by the Axiom Business Book Awards and has been translated into Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and German. His latest work, The Behavioral Investor, is an in-depth look at how sociology,…
E373 · 1 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Ryan Eisenman - Making Private Markets More Accessible
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Ryan Eisenman. Ryan Eisenman is the co-founder and CEO of Arch, a technology platform modernizing how investors and advisors manage private market investments. He co-founded Arch in 2018 to solve the fragmented and manual processes associated with private investing, building a platform that centralizes reporting, documents, and data across alternative investments. Under Eisenman’s leadership, Arch has developed a smart, intuitive platform that consolidates K-1 collection, capital calls, distributions, and…
E372 · 24 Sep 2026 · 27 min
John Crawford IV - The Case for Value and Dividend Investing: Building Wealth, Income and Resilience
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by John Crawford IV. John H. Crawford, IV, CFA is the Managing Director of Equity Investments at Crawford Investment Counsel and has been with the firm since 1990. John leads the Equity Investment Team working closely with the equity research analysts on stock selection and portfolio policy for all equity strategies. Prior to joining Crawford Investment Counsel, John worked at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets.
E371 · 17 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Matt Halloran - Shut Up and Listen
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Matt Halloran. Matt Halloran, also known as MattGPT, is the Chief Evangelist for Zocks and a trusted voice at the intersection of communication, leadership, and technology in financial services. A seasoned keynote presenter, three-time author, TEDx speaker and industry expert, Matt brings more than 15 years of experience as an advisor coach and practice management consultant, helping professionals transform the way they connect with clients, teams and themselves. Known for his warmth, authenticity and signature…
E370 · 10 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Jay Mooreland - The Emotional Investor: Behavioral Finance, Investor Psychology & Making Better Decisions in Market Downturns
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Jay Mooreland. Jay is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, Investment Advisor Representative and Behavioral Economist. He has been advising clients since 1999, and has a great understanding on how investors are influenced by volatility and emotions – and its influence on their investment decisions. He has learned that the best thing investors can do is have a clear, concise investment strategy in place to help them weather the storms (both economic and emotional). Jay has a Bachelor of Science in Business…
E369 · 3 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Dr. Daniel Crosby - The Psychology of Wealth Transfer and Why Inheriting Wealth Changes More Than Just a Balance Sheet
Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby's first book, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management, was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Laws of Wealth, was named the best investment book of 2017 by the Axiom Business Book Awards and has been translated into 10 languages. His latest work, The Behavioral Investor, was Axiom's best investment book of 2019 and is a comprehensive look at the neurology, physiology and psychology of sound…
E368 · 27 Aug 2026 · 32 min
Alex Edmans - The Madness of Markets
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Alex Edmans. Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School, specialising in corporate finance, responsible business, sustainable investing and behavioral finance. Alex is the author of Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit (a Financial Times Book of the Year for 2020), May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It, and the classic finance textbook Principles of Corporate Finance (with Brealey, Myers, and Allen).…
E367 · 20 Aug 2026 · 30 min
Adam Cockerham - Your Money and Your Mind
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Adam Cockerham, Director and Chartered Financial Planner at William Dixon and Associates. Adam Cockerham is a Chartered Financial Planner, business owner and author whose work explores the profound connection between our minds and our money. Based in Bradford on Avon, Adam's journey into financial planning was born from his own experiences with financial anxiety and the transformative power of understanding the psychology behind our relationship with wealth. Through his practice, Financial Adviser Bath, Adam…
E366 · 13 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Kendra Wright - The Marketing Mistakes Holding Financial Advisors Back (And How to Fix Them)
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Kendra Wright, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Rebel Media Agency and co-host of Advisor Marketing Made Simple podcast. Kendra helps advisors simplify their marketing to improve their results. As the founder of Rebel Media Agency, she helps financial firms stand out, attract high-quality clients and scale sustainably—without the guesswork. Before financial services, Kendra honed her craft in the world of music marketing, working with icons like Willie Nelson, Motley Crue and Matchbox Twenty. Now, she…
E365 · 6 Aug 2026 · 31 min
Christopher Norton - Financial Advisor Marketing: How to Build an Authentic Brand That Attracts the Right Clients
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Christopher Norton, the Chief Marketing Officer at Potomac. Christopher Norton leads brand strategy, creative development and content innovation for Potomac. With more than 20 years of experience across marketing in wealth management, he is known for building high performing teams and translating complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that help advisors and the investors they serve make confident decisions.
E364 · 30 Jul 2026 · 33 min
Dr. Christine Whelan - Dr. Christine Whelan - Finding Your Purpose: What Actually Leads to a Meaningful Life?
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Dr. Christine Whelan. Dr. Christine B. Whelan is professor and keynote speaker who is passionate about translating research into evidence-based strategies for daily thriving. Students know her as the “purpose professor” at Emory University, where she leads Advances through the Emory Purpose Project, and the “happy professor” at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where she is a fellow. She teaches classes on happiness and well-being, inspiring and guiding groups and individuals…
E363 · 23 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Jamie Bosse - Investing for Tweens
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Jamie Bosse. Jamie Bosse is a Financial Planner, author and mother of four. She helps her clients maneuver through life’s transitions and overcome and anticipate any potential roadblocks along the way. Jamie finds it extremely rewarding to see people organize their financial lives, maximize their human capital and get closer to their life goals. Jamie has a passion for mentoring and financial literacy. Money Boss Mom: Helping Young Parents Be the “Boss” of Their Financial Future is her first “grown-up” book…
E362 · 16 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Cullen Roche - Your Perfect Portfolio: Stop Chasing Returns and Start Building Better Portfolios
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Cullen Roche. Cullen Roche is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Discipline Funds, a financial planning–driven ETF firm focused on aligning investment portfolios with real-world time horizons rather than market predictions. He is the author of Understanding the Modern Monetary System, Pragmatic Capitalism and Your Perfect Portfolio. For more than two decades, his research and writing have helped shape the discussion around macroeconomics and portfolio construction, making him a leading voice in…
E361 · 9 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Derrick Kinney - Money Mindset, Building Wealth & The Good Money Revolution
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Derrick Kinney. Derrick Kinney helps people who feel behind with money make more and finally know what to do next. He built one of America’s top financial firms, grew it to $2.5M in recurring revenue, and sold it for nearly 8 figures. Today, as America’s Financial Educator, he shares the simple strategies that help people increase their income, build real wealth and move forward with confidence. He’s been featured on FOX News, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, CNN and The Wall Street Journal—and is the bestselling author of…
E360 · 2 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Neil Bage - This is Your Brain on Money
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Neil Bage. He is the Founder & CEO of Neurofi Behavioural Intelligence, a company applying behavioral and brain science to real-world challenges, and previously served as Chief Behavioral Officer in the UK. He is also the co-founder of a U.S. based behavioral science platform and has previously built a multi-award-winning behavioral technology firm. Neil began his career as a professional compère, commanding crowds of 2,000+ and honing the high-energy, story-driven style that now makes him a sought-after…
E359 · 25 Jun 2026 · 29 min
Ben Carlson - Risk and Reward
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Ben Carlson. Ben Carlson is Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He is the author of "Organizational Alpha: How to Add Value in Institutional Asset Management." He also runs a blog called A Wealth of Common Sense, which focuses on wealth management, investments, financial markets and investor psychology. Lastly, Ben is co-host of the Animal Spirits Podcast.
E358 · 18 Jun 2026 · 41 min
Clare Flynn Levy - Stock Market Maestros: The Winning Habits, Strategies and Mindsets of the World’s Best Investors
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Clare Flynn Levy, CEO and Founder of Essentia Analytics. Prior to founding Essentia, Clare spent 10 years as a fund manager, both active equity (running over $1B of pension funds for Deutsche Asset Management) and hedge (as founder and CIO of Avocet Capital Management, a specialist tech fund manager). She ultimately “went native” into the software space as President of Beauchamp Financial Technology, a market-leading provider of portfolio management systems to hedge funds, which was acquired by Linedata Services…
E357 · 11 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Douglas & Heather Boneparth - Money Together: Aligning Your Financial Stories and Goals
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Heather and Douglas Boneparth. Douglas Boneparth, is the founder of Bone Fide Wealth, a wealth management firm in New York City. Recognized as one of the nation's most influential financial advisors, Douglas serves on the advisory councils for CNBC and Investopedia. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and more. He is also a CFP Board Ambassador for New York. Douglas received his B.S. from the University of Florida and his M.B.A. from NYU’s Stern School of Business. When…
E356 · 4 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Jamie Hopkins - Your Retirement Sketchbook
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Jamie Hopkins. Jamie Hopkins is the chief wealth officer WSFS/Bryn Mawr Trust, and the CEO of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, and Best Selling Author of the book, Your Retirement Sketchbook. He covers retirement income and estate planning. Jamie is a Finance Professor of Practice at Creighton University Heider College of Business and President of FinServ Foundation. As a professor at the American College of Financial Services, Jamie helped co-create the Retirement Income Certified Professional Designation (RICP®).…
E355 · 9 Apr 2026 · 37 min
Dr. Joseph Moore - How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t)
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Dr. Joseph Moore. Joseph Moore, PhD is an author, historian, and investor living in Atlanta, GA whose writings have been published in outlets like The New York Times and Oxford University Press. He is formerly Associate Professor of History, Department Chair, and Special Assistant to the President at Gardner-Webb University, and now teaches at Kennesaw State University. His latest book, How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t), is the first ever history of…
E354 · 2 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Marla Sofer - AI and BeFi: Why Tech and Human First Advice Go Together
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Marla Sofer. Marla Sofer is a former financial advisor and financial services executive who spent two decades inside wealth & asset management firms including BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and Invesco, leading product, experience, and growth initiatives. She saw that while advisors deeply care about their clients, the systems around them were never designed to scale human understanding. Most firms track assets, risk scores, and transactions. Very few systematically capture what clients actually value, fear, and aspire…
E353 · 11 Dec 2025 · 16 min
Dr. Daniel Crosby - Write Your Story
This year on Standard Deviations, we are going to try something a little different. We will be running the episodes weekly now, there will be no guests, each episode will disappear a week after it publishes and we are really going to focus on meaning this season. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Crosby looks at the importance of storytelling. In particular, he illustrates how our internal narrative is integral to how we make sense of our lives and how we create meaning. In closing, Dr. Crosby shows us some exercises that can help us overcome detrimental self-speak and turn our self narrative into…
E347 · 9 Oct 2025 · 21 min
Brad Johnson - Live from Future Proof
This year on Standard Deviations, we are going to try something a little different. We will be running the episodes weekly now, there will be no guests, each episode will disappear a week after it publishes and we are really going to focus on meaning this season. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Crosby looks at the psychology behind the highest growth financial advisors and firms. Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby's first book,…
E329 · 9 Apr 2025 · 7 min
Dr. Daniel Crosby - The Case for Calm: Being Still in a Turning World
This year on Standard Deviations, we are going to try something a little different. We will be running the episodes weekly now, there will be no guests, each episode will disappear a week after it publishes and we are really going to focus on meaning this season. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Crosby looks at how we can face turbulent markets with the poise and calm needed to successfully make it through these tough moments. Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of…
E309 · 12 Dec 2024 · 50 min
Joe Duran - Humanizing Wealth Management: How Personalization is Shaping the Future of Financial Services
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Joe Duran. Joe is a serial entrepreneur and an industry visionary in wealth management and wealthtech. Most recently Joe was a Partner at Goldman Sachs as Co-Head of the Workplace and Personal Wealth business. Joe founded and was CEO of United Capital, one of the nation’s largest independent wealth management firms, which was acquired by Goldman Sachs in July, 2019. Prior to that he built and sold Centurion Capital, one of the first Turnkey Asset Management Platforms to General Electric where he served as…
E308 · 5 Dec 2024 · 26 min
Breanna Blaney (Live at Future Proof)
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Breanna Rae Blaney. Breanna Blaney is the Life, Invested Director & Vice President leading Dimensional’s efforts to explore the relationship between life and investing. The firm’s Life, Invested program helps simplify the world of investing, integrating it into the bigger picture of people’s lives so that they can not only invest better but live better. Bre also has over 1,000 hours training in yoga and Ayurveda and is passionate about the intersection of mindfulness and finance. She serves on Dimensional's…
E307 · 14 Nov 2024 · 38 min
Dr. Christina Lynn - Master Motivational Interviewing: A Game-Changer for Financial Advisors and Client Relationships
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Dr. Christina Lynn. Christina Lynn, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC®, CDFA®, is a wealth management consultant specializing in the psychology of financial planning, divorce finances, estate planning, and digital assets. Her approach to financial planning is holistic and evidence-based, with a strong emphasis on life planning and innovation. One of her passion projects involves leveraging Motivational Interviewing to enhance the work of wealth advisors. Christina earned her doctorate in personal financial planning from Kansas…
E306 · 7 Nov 2024 · 43 min
Adam Tolliver - Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap
This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Adam Tolliver. Adam Tolliver is a Partner Financial Advisor at Artisan Financial Strategies. He approaches each engagement with a strong commitment to helping clients achieve financial security for themselves and their families. When meeting Adam for the first time, clients quickly sense his deeply held belief that the keys to generations of wealth and financial security can realistically lie in just a handful of critical conversations that people have not yet had with their loved ones. With previous…
E291 · 17 Oct 2024 · 14 min
Dr. Daniel Crosby - Emotions and Money: If You Can’t Beat It, Join It
This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Daniel Crosby shares an unreleased essay from his new book, The Soul of Wealth. Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby's first book, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management, was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Laws of Wealth, was named the best investment book of 2017 by the Axiom Business Book Awards and has been translated into Japanese,…

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