While independence offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility, it’s not for everyone. The series explores options available in an expanding industry landscape, offering comparisons between different types of independent models from Independent Broker Dealers (IBDs) to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and Hybrid RIAs. Episodes also include conversations with industry leaders and breakaway advisors who left the employee world for one where they could grow their advisory business in ways they could not in the brokerage space. Be sure to subscribe and stay up-to-date.
Former UBS advisors managing $5B in assets, Rob Sechan and Jeff Kobernick, found that servicing ultra-high net worth clients became difficult at the wirehouse. Yet they couldn’t find another option that aligned with their vision—so they built RIA NewEdge Wealth with EdgeCo Holdings and other UBS veterans. In this episode, Rob shares their journey, starting with how he and Jeff built a mega-business at UBS, what changed over time and how those changes impacted their ability to serve clients, what options they considered prior to launching NewEdge, why he sees it as the “boutique firm of the future,” and much more. 
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Few in the financial services industry have the experience and name recognition of Bob Veres—and even less are as outspoken. In this episode, Bob – one of wealth management’s most award-winning journalists, keynote speakers and conference leaders – candidly shares his thoughts on growth, client service and technology, shifts in client demographics, the changing role of financial advisors and the advisory firm of the future—plus much more. There are critical – and completely unfiltered – takeaways for employee advisors and independent business owners alike.
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After more than 130 episodes of the show, one of the most common responses we’ve received from listeners is that they want to learn more—particularly when it comes to interviews with breakaways.
That is, more about specific aspects of the advisor’s journey, as well as what they gained or lost on the independent side. In this episode, a panel of three brilliant advisors answer your questions and dig into the details of their journeys: UBS breakaway Lori Siegel, founding partner of Centrix Wealth Partners; Merrill breakaway Michael Henley, founder and CEO of Brandywine Oak Private Wealth; and UBS breakaway Terry Cook, CEO of Parcion Private Wealth.
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