Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 25, 2023

Welcome back to the 330th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ari is Managing Partner of Values Added Financial, an independent RIA based in Washington, D.C., My guest on today's podcast is Ari Weisbard. that oversees $143 million in assets under management (AUM) for nearly 75 client households.

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Management Financial Advisor Clients Ethics 239

Diamond Consultants

JUNE 1, 2023

A still red-hot RIA M&A market has many employee advisors pondering what their business could be worth on the open market. Focus Financial Partners, the largest investor in the independent space, is being taken private at a $7B valuation. National RIA firm Beacon Pointe partnered with KKR at an over $1B valuation.

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Valuation Recruitment Retirement Distribution 98

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2022

Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Amy is the owner of Rooted Planning Group, an independent RIA based in Corning, New York that oversees $67 million in assets under management for 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine.

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Financial Planner Management Planning Financial Advisor 221

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2022

Welcome back to the 293rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Anna N’Jie-Konte.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients Planning 171

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.

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Management Financial Advisor Planning Retirement 216

Diamond Consultants

APRIL 18, 2023

The line between working for an independent firm and a wirehouse is starting to blur for many advisors—and the lack of freedom and control, along with lackluster economics, has become a powerful motivator to consider other options. Much attention has been focused on wirehouse breakaways—and for good reason.

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Clients Recruitment Economics Estate Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Welcome back to the 304th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Chad is the founder of WealthKeel, an independent virtual RIA based in Tampa, Florida that advises on over $100 million of assets for 110 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Chad Chubb. Read More.

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Clients Financial Advisor Communication Financial Planning 130

Diamond Consultants

JULY 7, 2022

Independence in the wealth management industry is much like your local ice cream shop: There are many different flavors to choose from. Each year around July 4 th , we pause to reflect on the tremendous progress that our industry has made in transitioning, supporting, and fostering independent advisors. Terry is spot on.

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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.

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Fee Only Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor 130

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2023

Welcome back to the 328th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Thomas West. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Medical Financial Planning Clients 130

Inside Information

MARCH 1, 2024

There’s a lot of hand-wringing all over the profession about the shortage of staff advisors and successors—the people who are needed to take the place of thousands of RIA firm founders who are approaching retirement. I’m not worried about this alleged ‘talent shortage’ at all.

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Marketing Marketing Financial Planning Planning 40

Diamond Consultants

APRIL 12, 2023

And it will be some time before we see who the real winners and losers are. On the left side, we have the traditional captive or employee models like the private banks and wirehouses. In the middle, we have regional and boutique firms that offer similar capabilities to the wirehouses but with a more business-friendly culture.

Banking 52

Banking Wealth Management Recruitment Clients 52

Diamond Consultants

JUNE 23, 2022

Advisor Group’s acquisition of American Portfolios Financial Services reminds independent reps whose broker dealer recently sold that whether content or not with your firm, the news is unsettling. So what does an IBD advisor do next? In 2021, Cetera Financial Group acquired Voya Financial Advisors.

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Financial Services Recruitment Clients Investment Advisor 52

Diamond Consultants

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Why do advisors switch firms? Most industry experts could rattle off a laundry list of reasons: more freedom and control, the ability to serve clients better, access to a greater array of products and services, better work-life situation for the advisor and team…the list goes on. And, of course, there’s the dollars and cents.

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Recruitment Clients Wealth Management Economics 95

Diamond Consultants

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Setting the record straight on the most common misconceptions that can block financial advisors from achieving their best business lives. Yet it’s particularly true when the stakes are extremely high, as they are in advisor transitions: There’s too much to lose by getting it wrong. But there are two flaws in that thinking: 1.)

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Recruitment Wealth Management Compliance Clients 52

eMoney Advisor

MAY 1, 2023

2 We all have unique beliefs when it comes to talking about (or not talking about) money. We do need to have this safe space for AAPI advisors, professionals, and allies … acknowledging and spotlighting the diversity across the AAPI spectrum.” So we’ve been doing this for 30-plus years, too.”

Financial Planning 101

Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner CFP 101

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

So we’ve got a lively crew here today to debate, does it really matter if someone is a fiduciary financial advisor, or not? Is it, “meh, who cares”, or does it make a true difference? For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

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Financial Advisor Fiduciary Duty Insurance Financial Advice 52

WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By doing so, we gain a clearer perspective on crafting a well-informed strategy for the future. In essence, the more acquainted we are with our financial past, the better equipped we become to shape our financial future. Need a financial advisor? Compare vetted advisors matched to your specific requirements.

Financial Planning 96

Financial Planning Planning Financial Advisor Wealth Accumulation 96

Inside Information

DECEMBER 26, 2023

He published a number of white papers around the turn of the century that predicted a dystopian professional landscape composed of a small handful of giant RIAs and a few smaller firms scurrying under their feet, looking for table scraps. This profession-wide complacency is due for a rude awakening. Think: they invest back in the firm.)

Wealth Management 40

Wealth Management Clients Management Numbers 40

WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In retirement planning, the concept of vesting is more than a contractual formality; it serves as a retention tool that incentivizes employees to remain with their employer for a certain period. You may consult with a financial advisor to understand vested balances in detail and how you can maximize them to boost your retirement savings.

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Accounting Retirement Retirement Planning Planning 100

Steve Sanduski

APRIL 22, 2023

Beyond the Usual Suspects The knee-jerk reaction to kickstart organic growth usually starts with “let’s do some marketing” or “let’s double down on improving our service so we can get more client referrals.” If you have tru believers, you’re a champion for tru Independence in your community. And that’s great. You should do that.

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Clients Distribution Assets Financial Advising 64

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! We talked about: What is the best, fairest fee model for the client? Does the way you are paid dictate how you serve clients? For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Commission Clients Insurance 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 26, 2021

Explore the 12 Best Books for Financial Advisors. I’ve read hundreds of books for financial advisors over the years. As a financial advisor, I know you’re busy. To help you out, I’ve gathered a list of the top books for financial advisors. To help you out, I’ve gathered a list of the top books for financial advisors.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Certified Financial Planner Clients 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 24, 2024

To stay ahead of the game, financial advisors need to link up with the brightest and best in the industry. Michael Kitces Reason to Follow: Unparalleled insights and thought leadership in financial planning and wealth management Michael Kitces, a legend among financial advisors, is an industry name who needs no introduction.

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Financial Advisor CFP Financial Services Education 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 17, 2022

To stay ahead of the curve, financial advisors must identify and align themselves with the top influencers in the field. Here are 36 financial advisor influencers who will likely have a big impact on the industry in 2022. He’s coached thousands of financial service professionals on how to identify and serve more ideal clients.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor CFP Financial Services Education 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 5, 2020

Best Books for Financial Advisors. While we are worried about public health and the economy, there isn’t much we can do to help. That’s why I’m excited to share the top books for financial advisors in 2020. That’s why I’m excited to share the top books for financial advisors in 2020.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 52

WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 13, 2023

So, how do we tackle this? Consider consulting with a financial advisor who can help devise a personalized retirement plan based on your unique needs and goals. This will serve as the foundation for your retirement savings plan. The answer lies in smart and strategic retirement planning.

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Retirement Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning Taxes 45

The Big Picture

JANUARY 30, 2024

I, if you want to see someone who’s been immersed in branding and media and marketing for a whole career, it’s harder to find somebody with Sarah’s breadth of experience. I think they’re the largest independent digital advisor that’s out there. She started out as an intern at, at Goldman Sachs.

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Media Wealth Management Investing Investments 141

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Tom Rampulla, Vanguard’s Financial Advisor Services Director , is below. We discussed all these things as well as why there has never been a better time to be a retail investor than right now, right here in this era. We’re owned by our clients. Tom joined Vanguard back in 1988.

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Financial Advisor Clients Taxes Investing 274

Diamond Consultants

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Yet through it all, advisors thrived in ways like never before—with the benefit of an ultra-robust seller’s market, plus transition deals and M&A multiples off the charts. That is, clients wanted more from their advisors; advisors wanted more from their firms; and the firms, too, wanted more from their advisors.

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Recruitment Compliance Wealth Management Banking 59

WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You can also consult with a professional financial advisor who can advise you on which strategies to adopt to build wealth and secure your future. A financial advisor can help you with this decision. Need a financial advisor? Compare vetted advisors matched to your specific requirements. Save consistently.

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Financial Advisor Taxes Financial Planning Education 52

Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this article, we seek to provide some background on the recent tax law developments, and then walk through a three-step framework families can use to think through their options for structuring a family office—focused on the financial impact and feasibility of a new structure, and the family’s appetite for that new structure.

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Taxes Management Investing Investments 52

Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this article, we seek to provide some background on the recent tax law developments, and then walk through a three-step framework families can use to think through their options for structuring a family office—focused on the financial impact and feasibility of a new structure, and the family’s appetite for that new structure.

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Taxes Management Investing Investments 52

Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this article, we seek to provide some background on the recent tax law developments, and then walk through a three-step framework families can use to think through their options for structuring a family office—focused on the financial impact and feasibility of a new structure, and the family’s appetite for that new structure.

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Taxes Management Investing Investments 52

Diamond Consultants

MARCH 19, 2024

There are several questions advisors routinely ask us about the changes we see in the wealth management industry as they relate to advisor movement and deals. Which business models are advisors finding most attractive? So, we created our own. It’s not enough that they feel well served today.

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Recruitment Wealth Management Numbers Clients 52

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In today’s show we’re going to be debating a variety of topics related to the retirement crisis in America, the role that financial advisors and insurance agents play, and how to harmonize the two together (if even possible, lol). He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. Is selling annuities to them the answer?

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Insurance Financial Advisor Retirement License 59

Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

For those of you who are new to my blog/podcast, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” So please subscribe! What is an advice-only financial planner?

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Financial Planner CFP Financial Planning Education 52