The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors


Latest Episodes

A Nearly 200-Year-Old Success Story: How Janney Montgomery Scott Built a $135B Firm
March 03, 2022

Jerry Lombard, President of Janneys Private Client Group talks about the regional firms exponential growth over recent years, plus how their unique balance of freedom and flexibility makes the employee model an attractive alternative for advisors.

Edward Jones Breakaway: From Knocking on Doors (Literally) to Building a $2B Independent Enterprise
February 24, 2022

Jim DeCota started his career in wealth management in the financial advisor training program at Edward Jones, building his business to $85mm in AUM in just over a decade, before leaving to build what

Industry Update: If Business is Good, Should You Still Consider a Move?
February 17, 2022

Many advisors are coming off their best years ever, driven by increased client demands and a run-up in the financial markets. So why disrupt momentum and take-on the risk and hassle of a move, to chan

$1B+ Multi-Generational Merrill Breakaway Team Leaves Behind the Big Brand to Gain “More” for Clients
February 10, 2022

Matt Liebman, Founding Partner and CEO of RIA firm Amplius Wealth Advisors discusses the complexity of considering change with a multi-generational team, the difficulty of walking away from a big bran

An Insider’s Perspective of LPL Strategic Wealth Services: A “Modern” Supported Independence Model
February 02, 2022

Kimberly Sanders, Senior Vice President of Advisor Solutions for LPL Strategic Wealth Services discusses the evolution of the supported independence space and dives into how models like LPLs address the changing needs of advisors and their clients.

Merrill Lifer on Breaking New Ground: The Leap to Independence with LPL Strategic Wealth Services
January 25, 2022

Josh Brown went from mechanical engineer to the Merrill training program, building a business from 0 to $650mm. Firm changes prompted him and his team to consider their options, launching Northend Pri

Rockefeller Revisited: What’s Driving the Success of this 3-Year-Old “Modern” Multi-Family Office?
January 19, 2022

Rockefeller Capital Management has become one of the most sought-after options for advisors looking to deliver concierge-level service to ultra- and high net worth clients. National Field Director Mic

Industry Legend Ron Carson on What it Really Takes to Build a $20B Enterprise
January 12, 2022

Ron Carson joins the show to discuss the key drivers behind the rise of the Carson Group, sharing his journey from a Nebraska farm to his tenure with Private Ledger, and on to how he built a nearly $2

2021’s 10 Most Valuable Lessons from Advisors and Business Owners
January 05, 2022

Key insights shared by recent breakaway advisors and independent business owners curated from the 2021 season of the podcast series for financial advisors. Topics include why they chose independence,

Industry Update on 2022: 11 Trends Destined to Impact Advisors and Their Businesses
December 15, 2021

What can advisors expect as they head into 2022? In this episode we explore 11 key areas including deals, advisor movement, evolving models, and more and the impact each might have on advisors and the wealth management industry at large.