Business Planning, Financial Advisor and Financial Services

#FASuccess Ep 441: What It Really Takes To Implement And Scale Compliance As An Independent RIA Grows, With Leila Shaver

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 10, 2025

Welcome to the 441st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Leila is the founder of My RIA Lawyer, a compliance and legal services firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, that serves RIAs, broker-dealers, and other financial services companies. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Leila Shaver.

Compliance

Compliance Financial Advisor Business Planning Financial Services

#FASuccess Ep 433: When You 10X Your Advisory Firm To Over $20M Of Revenue…And Want To 10X Again, With Cameron Passmore

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 15, 2025

Welcome to the 433rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! based business and financial services conglomerate OneDigital to provide the financial backing and corporate connections to support PWL Capital in its next growth phase (including through acquisitions of its own with other like-minded firms in Canada).

Financial Advice

Financial Advice Financial Advisor Clients Planning

The Digitally Borderless Society Is Coming—And Faster Than We Think

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Tony is an industry speaker, consultant, trusted advisor, and active investor that specializes in GTM strategies—with a heavy emphasis on marketing—for financial services firms, RIAs, and FinTech companies. See more from Anthony M.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Estate Planning Planning Clients

Webinars

The New Way Remote Finance Teams Are Protecting Accuracy And Building Resilience In A Cyber-Threatened World

Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

MORE WEBINARS

#FASuccess Ep 442: Attracting $100M Per Month Of Like-Minded Clients By Being Vocal About (Divisive) Issues You’re Passionate About, With David Bahnsen

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 17, 2025

Welcome to the 442nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is David Bahnsen. David is the founder of The Bahnsen Group, an RIA based in Newport Beach, California, that oversees approximately $7.5 billion in assets under management for 1,800 client households. Read More.

Clients

Clients Financial Advisor Assets Financial Services

Wealthspire Advisors: Reimagining the Wealthstack After Nine RIA Acquisitions

Wealth Management

JULY 10, 2025

We were looking to balance innovation with our boutique-level service. CRM: Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) With nine firms coming together, there were best practices all over the place. formally launched Wealthspire 2.0 in summer 2024.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Estate Planning Clients Planning

$27B Choreo Taps Former Edelman Exec as CEO

Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2025

Vest Financial Services, as president. Van de Loo departed Edelman Financial Engines in 2024 after about 10 years in various roles. Most recently, he was serving as head of the wealth management business and chief marketing officer. He will also help the firm find RIAs to acquire and assist Van de Loo with the transition.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Estate Planning Planning Clients

JPMorgan Asks Court To Stop Ex-Advisor Who Joined Wells Fargo From Soliciting Clients

Wealth Management

JULY 15, 2025

Related: Merchant Hires Ex-Ficomm, United Capital Exec to New RIA Engagement Role About the Author Patrick Donachie Senior Reporter, WealthManagement.com Patrick Donachie is a senior reporter for WealthManagement.com , covering federal and state regulation, litigation and M&A deals in financial services.

Clients

Clients Estate Planning Wealth Management Planning

401(k) Record Keepers Facing Existential Moment

Wealth Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Fred Barstein , The Retirement Adviser University, June 9, 2025 6 Min Read Mihajlo Maricic/iStock/Getty Images Plus While the defined contribution market is finally capturing due attention from the financial services industry and mainstream media with $12.5

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Retirement Planning Assets

Women Business Owners Group Makes Itself Heard

Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

She is a Board member of "The Trusteeship" (International Women's Forum, Southern California), a Member of the Women's Philanthropy Fund of Orange County United Way and former Policy Committee Chair for the Alzheimer's Association of Orange County. See more from Patricia M.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Management Estate Planning Planning

#FASuccess Ep 431: Navigating Couples With Money Conflicts By Developing A New Toolset Of Questions To Ask, With Nick Rodkin

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 1, 2025

Welcome to the 431st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Nick is the managing partner of Stoic Financial, an LPL-affiliated advisory firm based in Boynton Beach, Florida, that oversees $107 million in assets under management for 70 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Nick Rodkin.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients Planning

Managing Outsourcing Of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) For A Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Notably, the point of an SEO strategy is to drive users to an advisory firm's website so that those visitors can eventually be converted into paying clients.

Engineering

Engineering Financial Advisor Management Clients

#FA Success Ep 298: Navigating The Evolution From Broker-Dealer To RIA Platform Leadership, With Carolyn Armitage

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Welcome back to the 298th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Carolyn is the President of Thrivent Advisor Network, an RIA platform that offers partnership and affiliate models for financial advisors and oversees $6.5 billion in assets managed by over 20 affiliated independent advisor businesses.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Financial Services Ethics Recruitment

#FASuccess Ep 403: Carving Your Path As An Investment Nerd By Building A Fractional CIO Solution For Other Advisory Firms, With Eric Stein

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to the 403rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Eric is a partner at East Bay Investment Solutions, a firm that provides fractional Chief Investment Officer services based in Charleston, South Carolina, that supports over $6 billion in assets under advisement across 26 advisory firms they serve.

Investments

Investments Investing Financial Advisor Financial Services

#FA Success Ep 296: Unblocking Clients Who Keep Not Implementing By Exploring Their Financial Psychology, With Ed Coambs

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2022

Welcome back to the 296th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ed is the founder of Healthy Love & Money, a financial therapy practice in Charlotte, North Carolina that helps couples and families uncover and understand the roots of their underlying financial conflicts. Read More.

Clients

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Services Education

#FA Success Ep 289: Coming Together As A Partnership To Serve Your Collective Community, With Kamila Elliott

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Welcome back to the 289th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Kamila Elliott. Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning

#FA Success Ep 309: Leveraging Structured Notes To Differentiate A Highly-Leveraged $300M Solo Practice, With Anh Tran

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Welcome back to the 309th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Anh Tran. Anh is the Founder and Managing Partner for SageMint Wealth, a corporate LPL-affiliated RIA based in Orange, California, that oversees nearly $325 million for 195 client households. Read More.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning Financial Advisor Clients Financial Services

#FA Success Ep 302: Structuring Your Ideal Week To Become A Highly-Leveraged Individual Advisor, With Libby Greiwe

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Welcome back to the 302nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Libby Greiwe. Read More.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Clients Consulting Financial Services

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (May 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 6, 2024

Welcome to the May 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Retirement Planning CFP Clients

#FA Success Ep 297: From $0 To $70M In 2 Years By Leveraging Facebook Groups To Share Authentic Expertise, With Andy Panko

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko. Read More.

Tax Planning

Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Financial Planner

#FA Success Ep 317: From Individual To Partnership: Managing The Merger Transition From Solo Practices, With Jennifer Climo

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 24, 2023

Welcome back to the 317th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jennifer is the CEO and a Senior Advisor for Milestone Financial Planning, an independent RIA based in Bedford, New Hampshire, that oversees $360 million in assets under management for 225 client households. Read More.

Management

Management Financial Advisor Retirement Planning

Kitces & Carl Ep 102: Reflecting On The Journey Of Building A Career And Business

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For many seasoned financial advisors, the road toward building a career and a business can be challenging and rewarding. And even though most advisors would agree that the road to success involves many years of hard work and sacrifice, each advisor’s path to ultimate success can consist of massively different experiences.

Financial Services

Financial Services Communication Financial Planning Financial Advisor

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (September 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to the September 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Startup

Startup Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (March 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 4, 2024

Welcome to the March 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Startup

Startup Clients Wealth Management Portfolio

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2024

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Risk Tolerance

Risk Tolerance Communication Startup Financial Planning

#FASuccess Ep 394: Launching An Administrative Family Office Practice To Deliver Your Best Support To (HNW) Clients, With Christi Van Rite

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 16, 2024

Welcome to the 394th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Christi is the Founder of White River Consultants, a firm that provides administrative family office services to 17 ultra-high-net-worth households, and is on track to generate nearly $1.5M in revenue this year from its specialized services.

Clients

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Consulting

Building Online Influence: Key for Financial Advisors

Midstream Marketing

MARCH 3, 2025

Key Highlights Building online influence is crucial for financial advisor s to thrive in the digital age. Leveraging social media, especially platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, can significantly impact financial advisors’ reach and thought leadership. This will also help you become a thought leader in your field.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Ethics Media Clients

5 Benefits of Hiring a Financial Services Marketing Agency

Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 1, 2024

When the economy is changing all the time, you need more than just a good business plan to stay ahead of the competition. It needs a personalized, cutting-edge marketing plan, which is where a marketing agency for financial services comes in. You can pick the service size that fits your needs and wallet.

Financial Services

Financial Services Marketing Marketing Media

#FASuccess Ep 400: Sizing Up Versus Scaling Up To Build An Enduring Advisory Business, With Mark Tibergien

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 27, 2024

Welcome to the 400th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Mark is the former CEO of Pershing Advisor Solutions, a former Principal with Moss Adams Consulting, and is a longtime practice management consultant and thought leader in the financial advisory industry. Welcome everyone! Read More.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Accounting Consulting Clients

#FA Success 303: Pivoting From ‘Robo’ Investment Management To Financial Planning In South Africa, With Louis van der Merwe

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Welcome back to the 303rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Louis van der Merwe. Louis is the Director of WealthUp, an independent advice practice based in Cape Town, South Africa, that oversees the U.S. Read More.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Planning Management Investments

#FA Success Ep 310: Filtering Down To The Most Impact-Weighted Work To Scale Client Value, With Natalie Taylor

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 310th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Natalie is the owner of Natalie Taylor Consulting Services, an independent virtual RIA, and is also the Head of Financial Advice for Monarch Money, a personal financial management tool that helps consumers track their spending and net worth over time.

Clients

Clients Financial Advice Financial Advisor Consulting

#FA Success Ep 305: Accelerating Growth Of (Fee-Only) Clients By Making It Clear You Have Nothing To Sell, With Mindy Crary

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the 305th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mindy Crary. Read More.

Fee Only

Fee Only Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor

#FA Success Ep 300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand, With Joe Duran

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome back to the 300th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Joe is a Partner and Head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, a national wealth management firm within Goldman Sachs which oversees more than $100 billion in assets under advisement for tens of thousands of client households. Read More.

Executive Compensation

Executive Compensation Financial Advisor Wealth Management Recruitment

Wealth Manager vs. Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Financial service professionals call themselves lots of things — most of the time using the title established by their firm. Regulators of financial planning firms and accrediting bodies do not lay out differences in nomenclature. RIAs commonly use two titles for their IARs: Financial Advisor and Wealth Manager.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Financial Advisor Management Financial Planner

#FA Success Ep 315: Learning Business Development By Consistently Being Seen Where Your Ideal Clients Are, With Lisa Brown

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 10, 2023

Welcome back to the 315th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Lisa is a Partner and Wealth Advisor for CI Brightworth, an RIA under the CI Financial umbrella with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, that oversees nearly $5 billion in assets under management * for over 1,500 client households.

Clients

Clients CFP Financial Advisor Wealth Advisor

#FA Success Ep 313: Finding Rollover Opportunities By Specializing In Transitions After Layoffs, With John Stokes

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Welcome back to the 313th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! John is the founder and CEO of John Stokes Financial, a hybrid advisory firm based in Irvine, California that oversees more than $400 million in assets under management*, for 1,800 client households. My guest on today's podcast is John Stokes.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients Planning

Kitces & Carl Ep 102: Reflecting On The Journey Of Building A Career And Business

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For many seasoned financial advisors, the road toward building a career and a business can be challenging and rewarding. And even though most advisors would agree that the road to success involves many years of hard work and sacrifice, each advisor’s path to ultimate success can consist of massively different experiences.

Financial Services

Financial Services Communication Financial Planning Financial Advisor

#FA Success Ep 323: Sustaining A $5B Advisory Firm To The Third Generation Of Leaders, With Yonhee Choi Gordon

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2023

Welcome back to the 323rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Yonhee is a Principal and the Chief Operating Officer of JMG Financial Group, an independent RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, that oversees nearly $5 billion in assets under management for close to 1,500 client households. Read More.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Recruitment Clients Financial Services

#FA Success Ep 314: Focusing On The Planning Work You Enjoy By Providing Outsourced Virtual CFP Services, With Sue Chesney

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2023

Welcome back to the 314th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sue Chesney. Read More.

CFP

CFP Planning Financial Planning Financial Advisor

#FA Success Ep 311: Unlocking Growth By Asking For A Referral Commitment And Then Showing Value, With Terry Parham Jr.

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Welcome back to the 311th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Terry Parham Jr. Terry is the CFO and Co-Founder of Innovative Wealth Building, an independent RIA based in California, Maryland that oversees nearly $330 million in assets under management for almost 900 client households.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients Planning

Master Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors: Expert Tips

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Highlights Niche marketing helps financial advisors be different in a busy market. By focusing on a specific target market, they can design their services and messages to connect better. Introduction In the busy world of financial advice, it’s important to stand out. Clients have various needs.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Financial Advice

Louis Barajas on Transforming Mindsets and Navigating Money’s Complexities in the Latino Community

Steve Sanduski

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Louis also serves as the founder and CEO of Business Management Lab , where he provides comprehensive business management services for iconic Latin artists. In a Nutshell: As a financial advisor, you’ve probably learned that it’s very difficult to help someone who isn’t ready to accept your help.

Wealth Advisor

Wealth Advisor CFP Wealth Management Financial Services

How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cash Flow Management Efficient cash flow management is crucial for meeting your financial goals. Services may involve optimizing your cash flow to maximize savings and investments while managing day-to-day expenses. With our guidance, you can confidently navigate the intricacies of wealth management and retirement planning.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning

How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cash Flow Management Efficient cash flow management is crucial for meeting your financial goals. Services may involve optimizing your cash flow to maximize savings and investments while managing day-to-day expenses. With our guidance, you can confidently navigate the intricacies of wealth management and retirement planning.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning

Transcript: Tom Rampulla

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Tom Rampulla, Vanguard’s Financial Advisor Services Director , is below. ANNOUNCER: This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio. You’re listening to Masters in Business on Bloomberg Radio. I’m Barry Ritholtz. and European operations.

Clients

Clients Financial Advisor Taxes Investments

#FASuccess Ep 441: What It Really Takes To Implement And Scale Compliance As An Independent RIA Grows, With Leila Shaver

#FASuccess Ep 433: When You 10X Your Advisory Firm To Over $20M Of Revenue…And Want To 10X Again, With Cameron Passmore

Webinars

Trending Sources

The Digitally Borderless Society Is Coming—And Faster Than We Think

Webinars

#FASuccess Ep 442: Attracting $100M Per Month Of Like-Minded Clients By Being Vocal About (Divisive) Issues You’re Passionate About, With David Bahnsen

Wealthspire Advisors: Reimagining the Wealthstack After Nine RIA Acquisitions

$27B Choreo Taps Former Edelman Exec as CEO

JPMorgan Asks Court To Stop Ex-Advisor Who Joined Wells Fargo From Soliciting Clients

401(k) Record Keepers Facing Existential Moment

Women Business Owners Group Makes Itself Heard

#FASuccess Ep 431: Navigating Couples With Money Conflicts By Developing A New Toolset Of Questions To Ask, With Nick Rodkin

Managing Outsourcing Of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) For A Financial Advisor

#FA Success Ep 298: Navigating The Evolution From Broker-Dealer To RIA Platform Leadership, With Carolyn Armitage

#FASuccess Ep 403: Carving Your Path As An Investment Nerd By Building A Fractional CIO Solution For Other Advisory Firms, With Eric Stein

#FA Success Ep 296: Unblocking Clients Who Keep Not Implementing By Exploring Their Financial Psychology, With Ed Coambs

#FA Success Ep 289: Coming Together As A Partnership To Serve Your Collective Community, With Kamila Elliott

#FA Success Ep 309: Leveraging Structured Notes To Differentiate A Highly-Leveraged $300M Solo Practice, With Anh Tran

#FA Success Ep 302: Structuring Your Ideal Week To Become A Highly-Leveraged Individual Advisor, With Libby Greiwe

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (May 2024)

#FA Success Ep 297: From $0 To $70M In 2 Years By Leveraging Facebook Groups To Share Authentic Expertise, With Andy Panko

#FA Success Ep 317: From Individual To Partnership: Managing The Merger Transition From Solo Practices, With Jennifer Climo

Kitces & Carl Ep 102: Reflecting On The Journey Of Building A Career And Business

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (September 2023)

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (March 2024)

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2024)

#FASuccess Ep 394: Launching An Administrative Family Office Practice To Deliver Your Best Support To (HNW) Clients, With Christi Van Rite

Building Online Influence: Key for Financial Advisors

5 Benefits of Hiring a Financial Services Marketing Agency

#FASuccess Ep 400: Sizing Up Versus Scaling Up To Build An Enduring Advisory Business, With Mark Tibergien

#FA Success 303: Pivoting From ‘Robo’ Investment Management To Financial Planning In South Africa, With Louis van der Merwe

#FA Success Ep 310: Filtering Down To The Most Impact-Weighted Work To Scale Client Value, With Natalie Taylor

#FA Success Ep 305: Accelerating Growth Of (Fee-Only) Clients By Making It Clear You Have Nothing To Sell, With Mindy Crary

#FA Success Ep 300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand, With Joe Duran

Wealth Manager vs. Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?

#FA Success Ep 315: Learning Business Development By Consistently Being Seen Where Your Ideal Clients Are, With Lisa Brown

#FA Success Ep 313: Finding Rollover Opportunities By Specializing In Transitions After Layoffs, With John Stokes

Kitces & Carl Ep 102: Reflecting On The Journey Of Building A Career And Business

#FA Success Ep 323: Sustaining A $5B Advisory Firm To The Third Generation Of Leaders, With Yonhee Choi Gordon

#FA Success Ep 314: Focusing On The Planning Work You Enjoy By Providing Outsourced Virtual CFP Services, With Sue Chesney

#FA Success Ep 311: Unlocking Growth By Asking For A Referral Commitment And Then Showing Value, With Terry Parham Jr.

Master Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors: Expert Tips

Louis Barajas on Transforming Mindsets and Navigating Money’s Complexities in the Latino Community

How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Transcript: Tom Rampulla

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