The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
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The Next Big Thing: Private Equity Disrupting the Landscape for the Best Teams
Private equity firms are showing an enhanced interest in wirehouse breakaways, investing directly in these teams on day one. Learn whats driving this new trend, which teams are most appealing, how it will impact movement, and more.
From $80mm to $1B: How Authenticity and Humor Helped to Drive an Ex-Wirehouse Advisor’s Growth
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.
The Breakaway Process: A Transition Expert Shares Advice on Going Independent
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.
A 37-Year Merrill Lifer Shares Why Even Long-Tenured Advisors Can Benefit by Forgoing CTP and Breaking Away
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 Merrills retire-in-place program CTP and more.
Ric Edelman on the Future of Your Wealth Management Practice
One of the most influential people in the financial planning and investment management profession discusses what fueled his firms growth, the importance of financial education, the value of embracing technology, and more.
Innovative Ways the Best Independent Firms Fuel Growth: A Special Industry Update
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 industrys lead
Driving Organic Growth: Practical Marketing Tips for Advisors from FiComm’s Megan Carpenter
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.
A $6.8B William Blair Advisor on Finding the Benefits of Independence as an Employee
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 teams growth, and more.
Independent Again: The Founding Partners of $18B+ IEQ Capital on Growth, Culture, and the Luminous Leap
Alan Zafran and Eric Harrison, 2 of the 3 Co-CEOs and Founding Partners of IEQ Capital, discuss making 2 leaps to independence from Merrill to Luminous then First Republic to IEQ and share their journey and formula for growth they mastered along the way.
What a Move to Independence is Really Like: $1.75B ex-Merrill Advisor Shares His Perspective
R. Scott Bills considered himself a Merrill Lifer. But as the firm changed and the desire to build a brand and better serve their clients grew stronger, he and his team decided to make the leap to independence, launching Nilsine Partners.