The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
Industry Update: 10 Reasons Why Some Financial Advisors Shouldn’t Go Independent
A conversation with Louis Diamond
It might seem odd for a show called Mindy Diamond on Independence to have an episode discussing the reasons why independence might not be right for you.
But the truth of the matter is, there are plenty of reasons why independence isn’t for everyone.
And it’s the mission of this series to be honest and balanced—and share what we’re hearing and seeing from advisors and firms in every corner of the landscape.
So, regardless of how often we share success stories from breakaway advisors or business owners who are crushing it in terms of growth, there are many advisors who simply recognize that independence isn’t right for them.
Listen in as Louis and Mindy break down the 10 most common reasons for advisors to “not make the leap.”
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