Over the last two seasons, we’ve talked a lot about how RIAs can manage their client relationships, build their businesses, and run effective practices. But when you’ve successfully done all that, what comes next? What steps can you take to fee

The CEO

Oct 28th, 2020 31m 36s

Running a successful company doesn’t necessarily use the same skills as being a top-notch financial advisor—though there might be more overlap than you think. In this episode, we sit down for a roundtable discussion with Eileen O’Connor of Hemi

The Juggler

Oct 21st, 2020 43m 17s

Even though the RIA model provides many people with the flexibility they crave, the recent transition to remote work has only shined a brighter light on the balancing act that many advisors face in their professional and personal lives. We’ll t

The Trailblazer

Oct 14th, 2020 29m 7s

As the son of immigrants from Liberia, Dasarte Yarnway didn’t see others who looked like him or reminded him of his parents when he landed in the financial industry. After first working at a smaller firm, a brokerage, and a large bank, the RIA

The Brand Builder

Oct 7th, 2020 32m 19s

For today’s RIAs, building your personal brand and establishing a clear mission for your firm is critical to differentiate yourself from the crowd. Dean Barber of Barber Financial Group in Kansas City shares how he went from being a rookie to a

The Mentor

Sep 30th, 2020 27m 14s

What is it like to mentor another advisor? What insights can you gain from having someone invested in your personal and professional growth? Marjorie Wentz and Kelly Bradley of Trinity Wealth Management in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, tell the story o

The Recruiter

Sep 23rd, 2020 34m 38s

Not everyone takes a traditional path into financial advising. When building your team, how can you make sure you're finding the best people to meet your firm’s needs? We talk with Jeff Wheeler of The Wealth Collaborative in Westlake Village, C

The Pivot

Sep 16th, 2020 34m 18s

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, everything changed. So how have financial advisors been able to pivot toward the new normal? We talk with Carl Szasz of Verde Capital Management in Clarkston, Michigan, about the decisions he made to push his

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Season 2 Trailer

Sep 8th, 2020 1m 46s

For many RIAs, being a financial advisor involves more than just crunching numbers or managing investments. In season two, we’ll be talking to advisors about their day-to-day experiences as RIAs and learning tips and best practices from other i

Impact Investor

Mar 25th, 2020 35m 42s

As an RIA, it’s important to understand your clients’ values to get at the heart of what drives their financial decisions. How can you guide clients who might want to give their money to good causes? J.D. Bruce, president of Abacus Wealth in Lo

Grief Counselor

Mar 18th, 2020 34m 49s

What does it take to help a client who’s grieving? When someone is mourning the loss of a spouse, parent, or other family member or friend, advisors need to provide empathy as well as financial guidance. In episode nine, we talk with Robin Youn

Techie

Mar 11th, 2020 29m 36s

Alyssa McNamara Reed, CCO of McNamara Financial Services, has found success in managing her practice through the use of technology. However, not all clients may feel comfortable leaving the paper method behind. Find out how to best work with cl

The Breakup Artist

Mar 4th, 2020 29m 14s

It's not me, it's you. Sometimes, the client-advisor relationship is just not working. So, when do you say enough is enough and sever ties with a client? Sheena Hanson, CFP and CCO of Uncommon Cents Investing in Janesville, Wisconsin, discuss

Mental Health Professional

Feb 26th, 2020 20m 12s

When it comes to addressing out-of-character behavior from clients, it’s important to recognize boundaries, while also keeping a client’s well-being in mind. For episode six, we'll talk to Joe Lucey, Owner and President of Secured Retirement Ad

Crisis Counselor

Feb 19th, 2020 29m 54s

How do you help clients through a market meltdown? Easing a client’s fear requires sensitivity and authority. In episode five, we talk with Mike Pruitt of MBE Wealth Management in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Pruitt says the beginning of his career

Life Coach

Feb 12th, 2020 27m 48s

In many ways, advisors work as "life coaches" for their clients. In episode four, we'll dig into what this looks like for Brandon Miller, Founder of Brio Financial in San Francisco. While Miller would never refer to himself as a life coach, he

Medical Expert

Feb 5th, 2020 18m 53s

For our third episode, we'll take on the serious topic of working as an RIA with clients who are dealing with medical issues. CIO of Financial Strategies Group in Okemos, Michigan, Brice Carter understands what it takes to work with clients who

Relationship Counselor

Jan 29th, 2020 29m 2s

In our second episode, we'll shift gears to speak with Evelyn Zohlen, President and Founder of Inspired Financial in Huntington Beach, California. Evelyn recognizes the value of making a little effort go a long way in serving clients as an RIA.

Good Cop, Bad Cop

Jan 29th, 2020 25m 25s

In our premiere episode, we’re joined by Helen Stephens, Founder of Aspen Wealth Management in Fort Worth, Texas. Helen has a strong personality and no-nonsense attitude. But, more importantly, Helen knows when to play good cop and when to play

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Jan 20th, 2020 1m 11s

For many RIAs, the reality of the job isn't quite what they expected. Today's financial planner is a life coach, a college advisor, a therapist—a trend that has intensified in a changing advisory landscape. The RIA model is ideal for letting ad

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