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Some of the most successful financial advisors still feel stuck. Louis and Mindy Diamond examine why success itself can become...
LISTENWhy So Many Successful Advisors Feel Stuck – Best of Replay
Some of the most successful financial advisors still feel stuck. Louis and Mindy Diamond examine why success itself can become a constraint and how advisors can gain clarity about what comes next.
Build, Grow & Transact: Making the Leap from Northwestern Mutual to a $20B Enterprise
Andy Schwartz and Kevin Spahn share two sides of the Build, Grow & Transact story, from building an $18B+ enterprise to choosing the right partner for the next stage of growth.
Vanguard Acquires Altruist: What It Means for Advisors and the Industry
Vanguard’s acquisition of Altruist could reshape the RIA custody landscape. Louis Diamond shares his rapid reaction to the deal, what it could mean for advisors, and what he’ll be watching next.
Growth Without Compromise: Building Around the Advisor Experience
The best advisor platforms do more than provide technology and operational support. They become strategic partners that help advisors build stronger businesses, create enterprise value, and grow without compromise.
Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years
Three years after launching Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, Patrick Larkin merged with Cerity Partners, but not because that was the original plan. Pat shares how ownership changed his perspective on enterprise value, optionality, and building a business worth buying.
Why AI Matters Now: How a $1.5B RIA is Building the Firm of the Future
Most firms are adding AI to existing workflows. Ryan Belanger believes the bigger opportunity is building an advisory firm around it. He explains why Claro Advisors acquired a fintech company, how AI is changing advisor productivity, and what it takes to build a firm designed for what’s next.
IBD vs. RIA: A Special Industry Update on Independence
Louis Diamond and Josh Tomolak unpack today’s IBD vs. RIA decision, explaining how the models differ, where they overlap, and how advisors can evaluate which path best supports the business they want to build.
Build, Grow & Transact: $3.5B Cyndeo on Thinking Like a $25B Firm
Growth changes the questions leaders have to answer. Matt Kilgroe explains what happens when building an independent firm gives way to building an enterprise.
Lessons from the Links: From Golf Pro to $5B Family Office Partner
From professional golf to a nearly $5B multi-family office, Constantine Hatzivassiliou explains why the best advisors become the first call when life gets complicated.
Emotional Intelligence: The “Untouchable” Differentiator in an AI World
As AI makes expertise more accessible, what becomes an advisor’s true advantage? EI expert James Woodfall explains why authentic human connection may be the one thing technology can’t replicate.
The Advisor Transition Playbook: The Latest on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between – Part 2 – Best of Replay
The best due diligence isn’t simply about finding a better firm. It’s about understanding what you’re building—and whether your current environment supports that vision.
Build, Grow & Transact: Americana’s $12B Path from Breakaway to Enterprise
Many advisors pursue independence for greater control. Jason Fertitta pursued it to build an enterprise. Today, Americana manages more than $13B and continues to scale through growth, acquisitions, and strategic capital.
From “Overservicing” Clients to Building a $1B RIA: A Merrill Breakaway Story
Michael Smith shares how a client-first philosophy, niche specialization, and independence helped Emerald Advisors grow from $385mm to more than $1B in assets.
Architecting 100x Growth: A “How-To” From Legends Dan Sullivan and John Bowen
Most advisory firms grow through effort. The most valuable firms are built through architecture. Dan Sullivan and John Bowen explain why enterprise value is often determined long before a transaction occurs.
True Alignment: Advising Business Owners on Wealth, Significance, and Value
Nick Hubert and Taylor Gentry of Panoramic Capital Partners talk about helping business owners align personal significance, wealth, and business value through a long-term advisory framework.
The Advisor Transition Playbook: Inside Baseball on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between – Best of Replay
Jason and Mindy Diamond unpack the real advisor transition playbook—from due diligence and culture fit to portability, enterprise value, and the evolving landscape of advisor choice.
Why AI Matters Now: Filling the Estate Planning Gap with Wealth.com
Rafael Loureiro on why estate planning may become one of the next major advisor differentiators and how AI could turn it into a continuous planning process.
Short-Term Hard, Long-Term Easy: Ex-Edward Jones Advisor on Building Beyond $1B
After three decades at Edward Jones, Ricky Smith realized he wanted more than growth: he wanted ownership. Now, his independent firm is 50% larger than the business he left behind.
A President’s Perspective: Inside an $8B Boutique Firm’s Evolution
Leah Sciabarrasi of Crestwood Advisors shares how an $8B firm was built over time—through evolving leadership, disciplined growth, and a focus on scaling without disrupting the client experience.
The Advisor Transition Playbook: The Latest on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between – Part 2
A continuation of the Advisor Transition Playbook, this episode focuses on how the inputs to due diligence are evolving and how newer factors, such as AI and enterprise value, are shaping how advisors assess firms and long-term fit today.
From Serving Entrepreneurs to Becoming One: A $2B UBS Breakaway Story
Ben Domingue shares why he left UBS after building a $2B business, how advising entrepreneurs pushed him toward ownership, and what changes when you “eat your own home cooking.”
Next Gen Success: A Masterclass in Building Trust and Credibility in a $7B Multi-Family Office
Wen Nottebohm of Cresset offers a next-gen view on building a career path, earning trust with UHNW clients, leveraging mentors, and how AI is reshaping expectations.
From the Ground Up: How to Create a $2.4B Content Growth Engine
James Conole built Root Financial to ~$2.4B by focusing on content-driven growth, creating steady inbound demand and structuring the business to support it from the ground up.
Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Conductor: Orchestrating Success After Edward Jones
Ryan Guth, Founder of Goldfin Group, talks about moving beyond Edward Jones to build an independent business defined by control, differentiation, entrepreneurial alignment, and how this allows him to serve as a “conductor” to his clients.
The Annual Report on Recruiting, Deals, and Transitions
A companion to the annual Advisor Transition Report, this episode explores what’s driving advisor movement and what it signals about control, growth, and evolving business models.
When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Todd Stankiewicz and Joe Castiglie share why leaving Merrill to launch SYKON Capital allowed them to redefine success, expand their toolkit, and combine institutional investing with behavioral insight in service of their clients.
Edward Jones to Independence: A $1.7B Post-Litigation Comeback Story
Todd Vincent and Dylan Ripley left Edward Jones to build Cedarwood Financial Partners—then faced a lawsuit that lasted nearly two years. They share how resilience, messaging, and focus helped them rebuild and grow.
Private Equity, Scale, and Strategy: Inside Kestra with Its CEO, President, and Private Equity Partner
Kestra’s CEO, President, and private equity partner discuss scale, capital, and why this business is no longer an income game — it’s a wealth game.
The Elevation of Independence: Jim Dickson on Building Real Enterprise Value
The founder and CEO of Elevation Point joins Louis Diamond to discuss minority capital, ownership alignment, data strategy, and how independent advisors can build scalable enterprise value without sacrificing control.
Why So Many Successful Advisors Feel Stuck
Many top advisors look successful on paper yet feel stuck. This Industry Update explores why “winning” can create new constraints, and how freedom, control, and enterprise value reshape what comes next.
Rise and Reinvent: Joe Duran on Building and Rebuilding World-Class Firms – Best of Replay
Having built and sold two world-class firms, the founder of Rise Growth Partners shares lessons on leadership, innovation, and how growth requires constant reinvention.
Building for Continuity: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Firm
For Dennis Morton, succession isn’t a future problem, it’s a leadership obligation. Drawing on his experience as an Army platoon leader and co-founder of an independent firm, he shares how technical competence, accountability, and bold goals drive culture, next-gen leadership, and a business that can thrive beyond any one person.
Custody Reimagined: How Jason Wenk and Altruist Are Disrupting the Status Quo
A candid conversation on rethinking custody from the ground up—and why simplification, aligned economics, and integrated technology are becoming critical for advisors building modern, scalable firms.
An Alternate Exit Plan: How a $1.4B Merrill Team Solved for Succession
Succession doesn’t have to mean slowing down. This episode explores how Tim Krueger and his $1.4B Merrill team rethought succession, liquidity, and legacy to create long-term continuity.
Scale Without Compromise: How $40B Lido Advisors Stays Client-First
As firms pursue scale, advisors face a critical question: how do you grow without compromising clients? This conversation with Jason Ozur of Lido Advisors examines what intentional growth really looks like and what scale can enable when culture and clarity come first.
An Advisor’s Guide to 2026: What 2025 Set in Motion and What Comes Next
2025 quietly reset expectations around growth, capital, and scale. In this Industry Update, we examine what last year set in motion and how advisors can position their businesses for what comes next in 2026.
Bringing Investment Banking to Advisors: How Elite Teams Get the Clarity They’ve Been Missing
Advisors are now weighing options once reserved for institutional executives. This conversation examines how a collaborative initiative between Diamond Consultants and Dynasty Investment Bank delivers objective, investment-banking-level analysis to help advisors evaluate value, control, and long-term outcomes with clarity.
Beyond Goldman: How a $4.4B Firm Scaled Without Shortcuts or Private Equity
Quotient Wealth Partners proves that enterprise-scale growth doesn’t require private equity or shortcuts. This episode breaks down how discipline, culture, and organic momentum drove the firm’s rise to $4.4B—without sacrificing independence or client experience.
The Future of Prospecting: How AI Is Powering the Next Era of Advisor Growth
FINNY Co-Founder Eden Ovadia shares how AI is transforming advisor prospecting: automating outreach, matching advisors with ideal clients, and freeing time for deeper human connection. A forward-looking conversation on what growth will look like in the next era of wealth management.
The Anatomy of Scale: Building a $4B Enterprise Within Northwestern Mutual
Park Avenue Capital CEO Pete Tiboris shares how he and his partners built a $4B enterprise inside Northwestern Mutual through intentional design, a pod-based advisor structure, a culture built on fit and alignment, and an unwavering focus on the client experience.
The Transition Roundtable: Merrill, UBS, Wells, and Morgan Advisors Reflect on Their Paths
In this replay of an engaging live webinar, four advisors who left Merrill, UBS, Wells, and Morgan Stanley share what tipped the scale, what surprised them, and what they wish they’d known before making a move.
From Merrill to Rockefeller: A Journey of Exclusive Access and Extraordinary Growth
After 18 years at Merrill, Neil Rubinstein and his team joined Rockefeller Global Family Office, finding a platform purpose-built for ultra-high-net-worth clients and redefining what “exclusive access” and extraordinary growth can look like for elite advisors.
A Prescription for Independence: A Merrill Breakaway’s “Financial Physician” Approach to Client Care and Growth
Alex Markowitz, a former Merrill advisor, shares how independence gave him freedom to build a firm defined by empathy, collaboration, and a “financial physician” approach to client care.
How to Avoid the Dreaded TRO: Legal Strategies for Advisors in Transition
As TROs and lawsuits make headlines, two top attorneys who specialize in transitions share how advisors can minimize risk, protect client relationships, and make a clean move with confidence.
Rise and Reinvent: Joe Duran on Building and Rebuilding World-Class Firms
Having built and sold two world-class firms, the founder of Rise Growth Partners shares lessons on leadership, innovation, and how growth requires constant reinvention.
Life After Edward Jones: How One Advisor Built a Lean, Focused Independent Firm
Former Edward Jones advisor Steve Davis shares how he built a lean, focused independent firm with LPL and what freedom really means.
Sanctuary 2.0: How Adam Malamed Is Reframing Growth with Advisor Autonomy
The CEO of Sanctuary Wealth shares how the firm doubled in size, redefining supportive independence and advisor growth in wealth management.
The Advisor Transition Playbook: Inside Baseball on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between
A guide to advisor transitions: due diligence, culture, deals, client comms,and lessons from the $129B Merrill breakaway.
The $129B Blockbuster Move: Shirl Penney on Why This Transition Marks a New Era for the Industry
A $129B team left Merrill to launch OpenArc Corporate Advisory, the largest breakaway in industry history. In this special episode, Dynasty’s Shirl Penney joins Louis Diamond to share an inside perspective on why the deal is about more than scale, what drove the move, and how it signals a new...
Running It Back: What It Takes to Build a Multi-Billion-Dollar Firm—Twice
Few advisors build a multi-billion-dollar RIA. John Krambeer has done it twice. In this candid conversation, the Validus Capital CEO reflects on his journey, how independence has evolved, and the hard-won lessons that guide him now.
Balancing Scale and Service: CEO Mike Durbin on Growth and Cetera’s Future
The CEO of Cetera Financial Group shares insights on independence, private equity, and balancing scale with service, plus what the future holds for advisors and firms.
2025 Mid-Year Report on Deals, Transitions, and Recruiting A Special Industry Update
A special mid-year update with Jason and Louis Diamond on deals, transitions, and recruiting trends shaping 2025—and what advisors can expect in the months ahead.
Not Just Charity: How Donor Advised Funds Help Advisors Add Value and Assets
Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable, shares insights on DAFs, their value to clients, and the potential positive impact they can have on an advisor’s business.
Doing Well by Doing Good: A UBS Breakaway on Building a $2.9B Mission-Driven Enterprise
Ben Valore-Caplan, founder of Syntrinsic, shares how he built a $2.9B mission-driven RIA to serve foundations, endowments, and values-driven institutions, the evolution of impact & ESG investing, why he sold to IMA Financial Group, and more.
Attracting, Advising, and Advancing Women: A Guide for Forward-Thinking Firms
Cary Carbonaro learned from her own experience that there was both a gap and an opportunity in attracting and retaining women clients and advisors. In this episode, Cary shares specific advice on what firms are doing wrong and how they can get it right.
Firms That Win in 2025: What Advisors Are Really Looking For
With advisor expectations evolving, not all “good firms” are winning the talent. Mindy and Louis Diamond share what today’s top advisors really value—and why some firms are standing out while others fall short.
When Values No Longer Align: An Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor’s Leap to Independence
Brian Pultman discusses why he chose independence over taking a wirehouse transition deal. However, as he candidly shares, building your own RIA is not always a smooth process, yet it resulted in aligning his values while building $1B+ Correct Capital Wealth Management.
Limitless Growth: Building the Business You Want and the Life to Match
Stephanie Bogan, founder of Limitless Advisor, offers a glimpse into the advice and perspective she shares with advisors and business leaders in the wealth management world, focusing on mindset and methods, and their relationship to achieving one’s best business life.
Growth from Practice to Enterprise The Evolution of an Ex-Wirehouse Advisor’s $3B Business
Joel Guth shares how stepping out from under the Hightower umbrella to become a fully independent RIA opened up a new world of opportunity for his firm Gryphon Financial Partners. He shares how that transition allows them to create a $3B firm designed around turning client problems into opportunities.
The Seamless Path to Independence: A Billion-Dollar RIA’s Evolution
Tony Parr shares the journey of Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group, a team that built their practice at Wells Fargo Private Client Group and leveraged the firm’s independent channels to achieve a “frictionless” launch of their RIA.
The Best of the Best: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses— A Special Industry Update
A “Top 10” list of firm-level innovations and grassroots methodologies from some of the most successful advisors, teams, and firm in the business. Listen in to spark ideas designed to drive greater growth.
Advisor Tech Advice: AI, Strategy, and the Future of Wealth Management
The co-founder of F2 Strategy, Doug Fritz, offers a mini-masterclass on how the best advisory businesses utilize technology to create efficiencies and deliver a better client experience. Discover how strategic choices in building a tech stack, incorporating AI, and other key elements can future-proof your business and serve as a...
The Valuation Playbook: Ted Jenkin on the Metrics and Mistakes That Matter
What drives valuations—and what mistakes kill deals? M&A advisor Ted Jenkin joins Louis Diamond to share practical insights on maximizing value, understanding multiples, avoiding seller pitfalls, and the critical prep work every advisor should be doing now.
From $125mm to $700mm: A Story of Growth and Grit in the Independent Broker Dealer Space
Brett Oley and Ryan Kinser demonstrate how the power of friendship and a shared focus on the client contributed to their early success in making the leap from UBS to Raymond James, building a growing business under the independent broker dealer umbrella.
Who’s in Control: The Advisor or The Firm? A Special Industry Update
The ultimate survival guide for employee advisors, offering essential advice on navigating the realities of control. Learn actionable points to consider should you find yourself dealing with the impact of mergers and acquisitions, new mandates, heightened vulnerability, and more.
Ex-Merrill Leader’s Vision Comes to Fruition: John Thiel on Making the Advisor “The Value Proposition”
John Thiel offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the wealth management industry and his former leadership role at Merrill. Plus, he shares how his new independent firm, Indivisible Partners, is carving a new path for those seeking a firm with a greater focus on the advisor.
What It Really Takes to Become a Multi-Million-Dollar Producer: Author and Coach Dave Mullen’s Powerful and Proven Strategies
In an episode that serves as a free coaching session on the key techniques that the most successful advisors use to build and grow their practices, Dave shares proven strategies honed from his tenure at Merrill, his three bestselling books, and his advisor coaching practice.
Activating Plan B: Wirehouse Breakaways Build a Legacy Family Wealth Office
Trent Leyda and Kay Campione offer a unique perspective on their time at Morgan Stanley, how it had come to diverge from their vision of building a family office they would entrust with their own families’ wealth, and how they are better equipped to realize that vision as an independent...
If You Build It, Will They Buy It? A Special Industry Update on M&A
A download on M&A for the advisor who has an interest in building a business designed to be an attractive prospect for sale at maximum enterprise value. Identifies options to consider, the risks, and potential rewards.
The Canadian Wealth Management Perspective: One-on-One with the CEO of $35B Wellington-Altus
Shaun Hauser offers a unique perspective on how our northern neighbors perceive the wealth management industry, drawing comparisons to practices and firms in the US, and providing insights into creating an independent firm that has achieved extraordinary growth.
The Buck Starts Here: Ex-Edward Jones Advisor on His Leap to Independence
Glenn Israel reached a point where he recognized that, as an employee, he was limited in his ability to serve clients and grow his business. So he left Edward Jones to launch GFI Wealth Partners and shares what he learned in the transition process, what he can do differently in...
Michael Kitces on the Secrets to Accelerating Growth and Maximizing Efficiency
The industry thought leader shares insights on the factors that impact efficiency and growth, citing research from his latest Productivity study, and weighs in on launching a firm, building a team, the role of technology and AI, and much more.
“The Least Boring CPA” on How Tax Planning Can Add Value to Clients and Your Business
Steven Jarvis, the founder and CEO of Tax Retirement Services, offers advice on how a CPA can help increase the growth and enterprise value of an advisor’s business by providing tax planning strategies and more.
LPL’s Acquisition of Commonwealth and What it Means for Advisors and the Industry
LPL Financial, the largest independent broker dealer, is set to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network. Louis Diamond shares a perspective for Commonwealth advisors and LPL advisors alike and what the acquisition means for the industry at large.
The Leap from IBD to RIA: Unpacking a $700mm to $1.7B Growth Story
Scott Pinkerton of FourThought Private Wealth offers a perspective on outgrowing the independent broker dealer model, transitioning to an independent RIA, and the extraordinary growth realized as a result of the change. Scott unpacks the difference between the models, shares why he opted to sell equity to Focus Financial, and...
The Annual Update on Advisor Transitions and Deals: 2024 Edition
In this companion guide to the annual Advisor Transition Report, Jason Diamond and Louis Diamond share key findings and post-publication insights from the annual state of the industry, with updates on advisor movement, transition deals, and more.
Crafting the Perfect Employer Value Proposition: The Key to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
A special episode designed for firms with their sights set on enhancing recruiting efforts and advisors looking to attract new team members, offering the steps to craft an effective Employer Value Proposition (EVP), with examples on usage and potential impact on hiring success and retention.
Up Close with Rich Steinmeier: LPL’s CEO on the Transformation of a $1.8T Company
Rich Steinmeier offers a candid perspective of LPL’s journey and how the founding core principles remain a pillar of the business today, even as evolutionary changes have made it one of the hottest firms in the industry.
Beyond the Broker Dealer: Next Gen Sheds Light on Their Evolution to RIA
Gideon Drucker shares a multi-generational growth story, evolving from the insurance world, to independent broker dealer HTK, and most recently, to fully independent as an RIA. Now CEO, Gideon shares insights on his own evolution from next gen to leader, the advantages of independence, and their transition.
Friends & Fiduciaries: College Roommates Leave Their Series 7s Behind to Build an Independent Business
Chris Griffith and Henry Wheelwright, rising stars in the wirehouse world, share their growth story and motivations to leave Morgan Stanley and launch their own independent firm on the Goldman Sachs custody platform.
The Lifecycle of a Billion Dollar Business: Build at a Broker Dealer, Grow as an RIA, then Sell
Bryan Sweet of Sweet Financial Partners shares the ultimate independent business growth story, starting with 32 years under the Raymond James BD umbrella, then as an RIA, and most recently selling to Carson Wealth.
What’s on the Minds of Elite Advisors and Teams? A Special Industry Update
What drives the industry’s top advisors and teams? This special episode with Jason and Mindy Diamond explores the traits that drive their success, as well as the challenges they face.
Unlocking a Niche: 30-Year Wirehouse Veteran on Building a $1B Independent Business
Gerry Spitzer of Questar Capital Partners discusses leaving the wirehouse world after 30 years to launch an independent firm, sharing a perspective of building a business at Merrill and, more recently, UBS, and why focused, niche businesses may be better served in the independent space.
Focus Financial Partners 2.0: Inside Baseball from the New CEO on the Firm’s Evolution
Michael Nathanson shares his vision for Focus, offering a unique insider’s perspective on the firm’s evolution and differentiators, and how that plays into the future of independence. Plus, he offers thoughts on his own transition to CEO and advice for advisors and business leaders.
Unconstrained Growth: $6B+ Former UBS Team Finds Real Freedom to Focus on Clients
Tony Smith of Stonegate Investment Group discusses transitioning from UBS after 14 years and $4.4B in AUM to independence and building the business to $6B, including the motivations to make a change at this stage of his career, how they achieved such extraordinary growth in a short time, and much...
The Most Valuable Insights for Advisors: On Goals, Growth, and Building Something Great
A compendium of advice extracted from 48 episodes of the 2024 season of the Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors, including the importance of your “Why,” the most compelling reasons for change, being a “true” fiduciary, unique value propositions, and more.
The Good News on Marketing: An Industry Legend on How to Grow Bigger Faster
A free session on accelerating growth via marketing with one of the leading firms in the wealth management industry. They offer advice on the value of content, the referral process, building strategic partnerships, CRMs and technology, and much more.
An Advisor’s Guide to 2025: The Impact of 2024 on the New Year
Mindy and Louis Diamond’s annual review is designed to provide guidance on the most impactful wealth management industry trends anticipated for 2025 including transitions, deals, comp, private equity, the wirehouse recruiting race, and more.
Building with Intentionality: Growing a $1B Business to a $4B Enterprise and Beyond
Mike Quin, a former Market Manager at Wells Fargo, left the wirehouse world to launch DayMark Wealth Partners. Mike offers a candid perspective on his experience and how it motivated him and his team to build an independent firm that is focused on their clients, the strategies behind their extraordinary...
No Longer a Differentiator: $940B Hamilton Lane on the Changing Face of Private Markets
Steve Brennan, Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Solutions from one of the leading private markets firms offers a unique perspective on the space, including how democratized access has helped foster growth beyond the wirehouses, the impact on an advisor’s business, innovations and trends, and much more.
Rapid Reaction: UBS Comp Plan Changes and the Impact on Advisors
Louis Diamond offers a perspective for UBS advisors on the firm’s compensation plan changes announced on November 21. It’s an episode for advisors who are curious about the updates and how they can use this knowledge to make informed decisions.
How to Set Up Your Business to Maximize Enterprise Value
Jason and Louis Diamond explore strategies for maximizing enterprise value, whether or not an advisor plans to move. Learn actionable insights, key business practices, short-term vs. long-term tactics, and real-world examples.
Diversity as a Superpower: An Ex-Goldman Advisor on Building a Firm From Zero to $400mm and Beyond
Allan Boomer, the CIO of Momentum Advisors, shares his journey from a working-class background to an internship at Merrill and later landing at Goldman. In this episode, he discusses leaving Goldman to gain the ability to act as a true fiduciary in independence, the role of diversity as his “superpower,”...
FinTech Disruptors: The CEO of eMoney on How to Elevate the Planning Experience
Susan McKenna, CEO of eMoney, explores the fintech firm’s evolution, competitive edge, and the role of technology in wealth management. She discusses how eMoney’s tools foster client conversations and enhance experiences, shares insights on the future, and more.
Wirehouse Connections: Why a Next Gen Merrill Advisor Joined His $1B Breakaway Colleagues
Dylan O’Shea offers a unique perspective from a growing advisor with a long runway who could have easily opted for a transition check but instead chose independence. He discusses why he joined Quorum Private Wealth, the value of their shared vision, infrastructure, and more.
Getting Unstuck: How to Change “What If” to “What Could Be”
Advisors often face the fear of the unknown, feeling dissatisfied but stuck in “what ifs.” Erin Rocchio, coach and Managing Partner at Evolution, joins Mindy Diamond to share strategies that help advisors break free of this inertia, acknowledge fear, and open their minds to transformational change.
Monetization vs. Independence: What’s the Best Path? A Special Industry Update
Many advisors are drawn to independence for the control and equity-building potential it offers, yet find themselves wondering if monetization in the short term might be the better way to go. Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond provide insights and guidelines to help advisors navigate these choices with strategies to assess...
How Simplicity Leads to Impactful Growth: Carl Richards’ Advice for Advisors
Realizing common behavior gaps led Carl Richards to explore ways to simplify financial concepts and processes for clients. As a result, he’s become an industry thought leader who offers a unique perspective on the true value of an advisor and how to access that to better serve clients and foster...
The Real Value of Due Diligence: How a Former Merrill Advisor Used Logic and Emotion to Assess His Firm and Business Life
Nate Harris recognized that the firm he first built his business at no longer aligned with what he deemed as his North Star. After extensive soul searching and due diligence, he decided to leave his team at Merrill and opted for the independent broker dealer model, which he felt would...
The Evolution of an Elite Advisor: From Breakaway to M&A to Increasing Annual Revenue by $10mm in Just 3 Years
Justin Berman shows that change is constant. After leaving Goldman Sachs in 2010 and growing his business from $1B to $5B in 10 years, he sought greater impact. He merged with Cresset Asset Management, boosting revenue from $17M to $27M in just 3 years.