The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors


Latest Episodes

The Most Valuable Advice for Advisors and Business Owners
January 12, 2023

An annual digest of the 2022 seasons most ground-breaking commentary for financial advisors and business owners on topics including autonomy, change, clients needs, succession, next gens, growth, and much more.

Industry Update on 2023: 10 Emerging Trends to Put on Your Radar
December 22, 2022

In an annual review for financial advisors, Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond look at the past years activity and discuss developing trends that are destined to drive change for 2023, including recruiting, deals, M&A, and much more.

The Second Act: Barron’s Top 100 Advisor Shares Her Advice on Scale, Succession and Success
December 15, 2022

Erin Botsford of The Advisor Authority offers success secrets for financial advisors and business owners on how to build and grow a business, designed for scale, succession, and to be attractive to acquirers.

All in the Family: Former $1.3B Wells Fargo Advisor on Building a Multi-Generational Firm
December 08, 2022

After 45 years at Wells Fargo and their predecessors, Larry Boggs left the wirehouse to build independent firm Boggs & Company with a team that includes 3 of his daughters. Larry discusses family, legacy, business ownership, and more.

Outgrowing the Employee Model: How an ex-Merrill Advisor Found Autonomy & Abundance in Independence
December 01, 2022

Jerry Davidse discusses his transition from Merrill to building RIA firm Presilium Private Wealth with partner Brook Hart, gaining the freedom to communicate and create an exceptional experience for their clients.

Steward Partners Revisited: Jim Gold Offers an Insider’s Perspective on Why Supported Independence is Thriving
November 17, 2022

Steward Partners CEO and founding partner Jim Gold revisits the series to provide an update on the firm. He discusses their evolution and growth, the Goldman Sachs custodial platform, and more.

Happy Again: How a $440mm Merrill Team Got Their Mojo Back in Independence
November 10, 2022

Self-described homegrown Merrill advisors Chad Goodchild and Jacob Schlicht share the drivers behind their choice to leave Merrill to launch independent firm Kickstand Wealth Advisors with support from TruClarity.

A Special 5th Anniversary Episode: 5 Themes Driving Change in the Wealth Management Industry
November 03, 2022

A podcast that started 5 years ago exploring independence for financial advisors evolved to offer a wide range of topics and guests from throughout the wealth management industry. This special episode explores the most popular themes.

From Next Gen to CEO: Ex-Wirehouse Advisor on Taking Over the Reins of the Family Business
October 27, 2022

Mike Durso, CEO of Shorehaven Wealth Partners, discusses his leap from employee to breakaway to leader, how bringing his diverse experience and institutional knowledge to the family business informed the decision to go independent, more.

From Termination to Expungement: A Former $350mm UBS Advisor Finds Success in Independence
October 20, 2022

Jeff Boudjouk on UBS termination, expungement, and a new life as independent firm Northeast Investment Group.