Best Mindy Diamond Financial Advisor Recruiter Podcasts (2024)

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Playing the Long Game: Why a Former Wirehouse Advisor Built and Sold a $1.5B Independent Firm 47:01

2d ago47:01

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With Jeff Brown – President, Stratos Private Wealth Overview Jeff Brown wore many hats in his career as he transitioned his book of business from the wirehouses to independence. Yet a nagging “what if” feeling inspired him to conduct strategic due diligence, leading him first to sell a minority stake in his business and later a majority stake. Now,…

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Sustainable and Scalable Growth: A Leading Coach’s Advice on How to Achieve it 47:06

16d ago47:06

47:06

With Duncan MacPherson, CEO, Pareto Systems Overview Duncan MacPherson from Pareto Systems offers actionable advice for financial advisors looking to unlock greater value in all that they do to build their business. It’s like having a free session on growth with one of the best coaches in the business. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this epi…

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Build, Grow, and Scale: How a Young Bank Brokerage Team is Achieving Their Goals in Independence 51:50

23d ago51:50

51:50

With Dustin Cali and Daniel Ventura – Founding Partners, Praetego Private Wealth Overview While the built-in referral mechanism of a bank brokerage firm can help grow a client base, over time, the firm’s “guardrails” naturally limit those who have their sights set on creating something bigger and better. Dustin Cali and Daniel Ventura of Praetego P…

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Buying, Selling, or Transitioning Your Business: An Attorney’s Advice 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

With Corey Kupfer—Attorney, Deal-maker, Speaker, and Author Overview Expert industry attorney Corey Kupfer offers advice to all advisors, whether considering change or not, including perspectives on contractual obligations and potential landmines one might encounter in a move, plus how to prepare your business for change, with actionable best pract…

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Are You Vulnerable? An Advisor’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving in a Hyper-Compliant Environment— A Special Industry Update 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

With Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond Overview In a world managed to the lowest common denominator and driven by heavy-handed compliance, every employee advisor is vulnerable. In this episode, Mindy and Louis break it all down, share warning signs all advisors should pay attention to and proactive steps an advisor can take to protect themselves. Lis…

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Having Fun Again: How a Former Northwestern Mutual Advisor Designed a $7.5B Firm Around Cultural and Philosophical Alignment 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

With Michael Dolberg – Founding Partner and CEO, Apollon Wealth Management Overview Building a firm from $120mm in assets to over $7.5B in just 6 years is an incredible feat. Mike Dolberg describes how he and the team at Apollon recognized the value of culture, partnership, and the freedom to serve clients—and how that realization ultimately drove …

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A Blueprint for Building a Wealth Management Enterprise to $3B and Beyond 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

With Reza Zamani – Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, SteelPeak Wealth Overview After a dozen years in the wirehouse world, Reza Zamani began to recognize the limitations inherent to the model. So in 2012, he left to launch SteelPeak Wealth with $250mm in AUM. Today, they manage $3B and have 20 advisors on their team. Reza discusses how …

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Building a $6B+ Firm by Listening to Clients: The Formula for Mastering Excellence and Creating a Superstar Enterprise 56:54

2M ago56:54

56:54

With Rob Nelson – CEO and Founder, NorthRock Partners Overview Since his last visit on the show 5 years ago, Rob Nelson’s NorthRock Partners has grown exponentially, serving a high net worth client base of professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. Rob offers valuable lessons derived from finding the “clearest path to excellenc…

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$10B Summit Financial’s 3X Growth in 4-Years: The Story Behind the Rise of a 42-Year-Old RIA 56:46

2M ago56:46

56:46

With Ed Friedman, Director of Business Development and Growth at Summit Financial Overview The Director of Business Development and Growth, Ed Friedman, shares the secret sauce driving Summit’s growth surge. It’s a perspective on the evolved independent space, with actionable advice on culture, outsourcing, the value of minority investors, and othe…

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How the FTC’s Rule on Non-Competes May Impact Financial Advisors: An Attorney’s Perspective 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

With Matt Baum, Partner, Fox Rothschild Overview Attorney Matt Baum breaks down the facts on the latest FTC Noncompete Rule, the potential impact on an advisor’s business, current agreements, the ability to transition, and more. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast …

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A $1B+ Wells Fargo Breakaway Team Gets Re-Energized in a New Model 1:02:16

3M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In building a $1B business at Wells, Angie Ostendarp and Jordan Raniszeski realized they had outgrown the model, which limited their ability to serve their clients and continue their growth trajectory. They share why supported independence was the right fit and how it’s changed their path toward the future.…

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How Badly Do You Want It? A Process to Help Assess Whether Change is “Worth It” — A Special Industry Update 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

In looking for “better ways” to foster growth and solve for other long-term goals, advisors need to weigh the value of pain vs. gain when it comes to a transition. In this special episode, Mindy and Louis Diamond share a process for answering the seminal question: Is change really worth it?

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Leaving the 4-Decade Legacy Behind: Why this $1.5B Merrill Family Business Opted for Independence 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Brent and Brad Chappell share unique perspectives as next gens of a business conceived by their father decades ago at Merrill. They offer insightful thoughts about family dynamics and succession, the value of mentors and education, what it takes to build a $1B wealth management business, and more.

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Michael Kitces on Advisor Wellbeing: How Autonomy is Trumping Income When it Comes to Advisor Happiness 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Listen in for an insightful and revealing look into advisors’ minds and what really makes them happy, based on data from the latest Kitces survey. Learn the motivations and drivers that lead not only to success but to a better quality of life.

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Advisor Success Formula: Closing the Gap Between HNW Client Expectations and Advisor Services 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

In a more competitive and commoditized world, it’s critical to leverage any advantage available to be more intentional and thoughtful in managing and growing your business. This episode takes a deep dive into John Bowen’s latest report to identify action items to help advisors get started on a new path to thinking about delivering exactly what clie…

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4 Decades and 3 Generations Later: Former Edward Jones Family Business on Their Path to Growth 51:24

4M ago51:24

51:24

What motivated the founders of Holistic Planning to leave Edward Jones, a firm their family built a business at over more than four decades? They discuss their thought process, the transition, and the growth opportunities they are now experiencing.

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What Advisors Should Focus on to Maximize the Value of Their Practice: An Investment Banker’s Guidance 47:11

4M ago47:11

47:11

Dan Seivert of ECHELON Partners offers perspective to help advisors better understand their business’s value drivers and how to maximize each, even if you aren’t interested in going independent or selling your business.

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An Industry Update on Advisor Transitions and Deals: The 2023 Report 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

In the Advisor Transition Report’s companion podcast episode, Louis and Jason Diamond explore the key takeaways and their anticipated influence on activity during 2024 and beyond.

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Growth Strategies: An Ex-Merrill Advisor on Going from Practice to Firm to $4B Enterprise 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Brett Bernstein realized that he could not achieve his vision and goals within the wirehouse world. So he set out to build his own practice. When he outgrew that, he built a firm. Now, he’s building an enterprise.

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Top Tips for Setting Your Business Up for Success Years Before a Move: An Industry Update 32:34

5M ago32:34

32:34

A breakdown of the steps advisors can take to prepare for change and enhance business processes, equally effective for those at the curiosity stage or even deep into due diligence, and whether you ultimately make a move or not.

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The Next Chapter: Former First Republic Head Launches RIA with Backing from PE Firm Summit Partners 58:27

5M ago58:27

58:27

Former President of First Republic Private Wealth Management Bob Thornton talks about the fallout from the banking crisis and his new chapter building an RIA backed by private equity firm Summit Partners.

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Trading Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Success: An $850mm UBS Breakaway Story 57:29

5M ago57:29

57:29

Former UBS advisor Barry Mitchell discusses why he messed with success in the quintessential narrative for financial advisors around how to think about change, due diligence, the transition process, and more.

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Bourbon, Real Estate, and Golf Courses: How Innovations in Investments, Training, and Client Service Built a $9.4B Business 55:38

6M ago55:38

55:38

Gary Furukawa and Erik Morgan of Freestone Capital share how their success is driven by creating unique solutions for clients, training their team, and managing investments.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: Best Practices for Top Advisors from AllianceBernstein’s Head of Private Wealth 49:22

6M ago49:22

49:22

Top firm leader, Onur Erzan discusses how a growth mindset transcends AllianceBernstein’s culture, from its enhanced value proposition to its blend of proprietary and open architecture solutions.

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Building a Business with Intention: The $5B Callan Family Office Recipe for Success 58:54

6M ago58:54

58:54

Jack Ginter, CEO and Partner of Callan Family Office, discusses how understanding the unique needs of clients and delivering upon those needs are the key to building a world-class advisory business. The 30-year industry veteran shares his journey and offers actionable advice to advisors of all levels.…

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2023’s Most Valuable Insights on Transitions, Independence, and Advisor Growth 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

A compendium of the best advice from top advisors on eliminating limitations and bureaucracy, fostering growth, maximizing business value, and ensuring your firm is the right place for your clients and business for the long term.

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An Advisor’s Guide to 2024: The Impact of 2023 on the Coming Year 48:52

7M ago48:52

48:52

A review of the most influential trends that impacted advisors in 2023, plus predictions and actionable guidance for 2024 to help advisors think more strategically and set longer-term goals to grow, protect, and future-proof their businesses.

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Barron’s Top Advisor and Industry Visionary Steve Lockshin: Lessons from the Life of a Serial Entrepreneur 46:35

7M ago46:35

46:35

The founder of AdvicePeriod, Vanilla, and others, offers a unique perspective on how an advisor’s entrepreneurial DNA can drive their ability to serve clients and grow untethered, particularly in the independent space.

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The Founding Sanctuary Team: How These Wells Fargo Breakaways Built a $2.4B Business 53:25

7M ago53:25

53:25

What motivated this $1.6B multi-generational Wells Fargo team to leave the wirehouse world for supported independence with a relatively unknown broker dealer? Chris and Brian Cooke of Cooke Financial discuss their decision, growth, and more.

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$1.6B 6 Years Later: Matt Celenza on Doubling Growth, Opportunity, and Life After Merrill 57:01

8M ago57:01

57:01

The founder of Boulevard Family Wealth revisits the show 6 years later to share an insider perspective on what he wishes he knew before breaking away from Merrill, including greater access to everything his UHNW clients needed and the positive impact on client service and growth.

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Private Equity and the RIA: Two Perspectives on the Value of Growth 48:20

8M ago48:20

48:20

Mark Copeland, Founder of $19B Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA) and Ben Prigal, Vice President of Reverence Capital Partners, discuss the value of partnership between private equity and RIAs, practice valuation, PE’s attraction to the wealth management space, and more.

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From Lifer to Leaver: $3B Former UBS Advisor Finds His New Edge 56:43

8M ago56:43

56:43

Ghislain Gouraige, a 15-year UBS “culture carrier” shares what made him “start listening” to what was going on outside of the four walls of the firm at which he built a $3B practice, the value he saw in leaving to join NewEdge, tips on building an extraordinary business, and more.

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Embracing the Modern Advisor: An Inside Look at Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions 44:35

9M ago44:35

44:35

Richard Lofgren, the Managing Director of Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions, provides inside baseball on Goldman’s custody offering, including how they differentiate from other established custodians and their ideal advisor profile.

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How to Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster Ride of a Transition: A Special Industry Update 36:29

9M ago36:29

36:29

Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond share ideas from 25 years of experience to help advisors navigate the daunting process of transition and advice on how to better cope with what can feel like a tumultuous ride.

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Seeing the Future Through the Eyes of the Client: A $770mm UBS Breakaway Story 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

Matthew Murphy and Rebecca Baker of Marble Wealth discuss their choice to leave UBS and opt for independence early in their careers, the impact of signing on to the firm’s retire-in-place program ALFA, their age as a competitive advantage, and much more.

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Goldman Custody Platform Trailblazers: $1B Merrill Breakaway Team One Year Later 58:33

9M ago58:33

58:33

The founders of Beverly Hills Private Wealth discuss their motivations to leave Merrill after building a billion-dollar business, their transition to independence and experience as one of the first RIAs to choose Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions as their custodian.

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An Industry Update on Mega-Moves: How the Ever-Increasing Number of Billion-Dollar Transitions Are Rocking the Industry 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

With 2023 mega-advisor moves already outpacing 2022, this episode explores case studies to answer: What was needle-moving enough to leave the firms where they built phenomenal businesses? What can we all learn from this activity? What is the impact on recruiting and the industry at large? And more…

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Orion’s Founder Eric Clarke on How Advisors Can Innovate, Disrupt and Win 1:00:45

10M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

The outgoing CEO of the wealthtech powerhouse shares his journey from the founding of Orion, the firm’s growth over the years, and perspectives on the future of wealth management, technology and AI, and much more.

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Summit Trail’s Jack Petersen on How Their Blockbuster Break Created a $16B Firm Designed to Serve the Unique Needs of UHNW Clients 1:00:34

10M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The Barclays breakaway discusses his 2015 landmark leap with 5 partners, 3 offices, and $3B in AUM, plus shares why he feels UHNW clients are best served in independence, what they do to drive extraordinary growth, and much more.

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Wells Fargo’s Barry Sommers on Transforming the Wealth Management Experience 57:52

10M ago57:52

57:52

Rare access to one of the top-of-the-food-chain leaders who discusses the direction of Wells, how it compares to its peers, the value to HNW and UHNW clients, a perspective on recruiting and the ideal advisor type, the future of the industry, and much more.

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Financial Advisor Economics: From Transition and Beyond 29:44

10M ago29:44

29:44

In an active recruiting environment, advisors are eager to understand where deals are at and where they’re headed. Beyond a transition deal, how can advisors monetize their business over time – thinking about the short-, mid- and long-term – whether they are in an employee or independent model?

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A Bank Advisor’s Breakaway Success Story: From $180mm to $600mm+ 47:41

11M ago47:41

47:41

Evan Mayer started in the bank channel and, over time, came to the realization that he could do more to support his clients and grow the business in the independent model. Evan proved that by growing more than 3x in just 4 years.

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The Next Big Thing: Private Equity Disrupting the Landscape for the Best Teams 42:53

11M ago42:53

42:53

Private equity firms are showing an enhanced interest in wirehouse breakaways, investing directly in these teams on day one. Learn what’s driving this new trend, which teams are most appealing, how it will impact movement, and more.

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From $80mm to $1B: How Authenticity and Humor Helped to Drive an Ex-Wirehouse Advisor’s Growth 49:26

11M ago49:26

49:26

Marc Horner discusses how his leap to independence allowed him to think and act more creatively, connect with clients and prospects on a new level, and ultimately grow his business in ways he could not in the wirehouse world.

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The Breakaway Process: A Transition Expert Shares Advice on Going Independent 45:22

12M ago45:22

45:22

Caitlin Douglas, the head of transition services at Dynasty, shares the details about transitioning to independence. What advisors need to know about the supported independence model, tips on preparing for a move, key milestones, and much more.

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A 37-Year Merrill Lifer Shares Why Even Long-Tenured Advisors Can Benefit by Forgoing CTP and Breaking Away 52:05

12M ago52:05

52:05

As a former Merrill ACTM chairperson, Andy Ferguson had an acute view of the changes taking place at the firm. He shares how that influenced his decision to opt for independence over Merrill’s retire-in-place program CTP and more.

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Ric Edelman on the Future of Your Wealth Management Practice 54:51

12M ago54:51

54:51

One of the most influential people in the financial planning and investment management profession discusses what fueled his firm’s growth, the importance of financial education, the value of embracing technology, and more.

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Innovative Ways the Best Independent Firms Fuel Growth: A Special Industry Update 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

Independence allows advisors to create an unlimited menu of innovative value-add services for their clients. Employee advisors are finding ways to get in on the action. Learn specific examples of the various services offered by some of the industry’s leading independent firms.

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Driving Organic Growth: Practical Marketing Tips for Advisors from FiComm’s Megan Carpenter 57:04

1y ago57:04

57:04

Growing a sustainable wealth management business relies on attracting new clients while engaging current ones. The leader of the award-winning integrated marketing firm shares advice on what it takes to impact organic growth via marketing.

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A $6.8B William Blair Advisor on Finding the Benefits of Independence as an Employee 53:33

1y ago53:33

53:33

Craig Savage shares his journey from Goldman Sachs to Credit Suisse, why joining William Blair ultimately won out over launching an RIA, how finding the right culture has enhanced his team’s growth, and more.

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