The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Latest Episodes
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
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
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 adviso
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 reali
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
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 h
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 advisors 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.