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Latest Episodes

RIA Edge Podcast: Culture and Partnership in RIA Growth with Arthur Ambarik
December 23, 2025

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Arthur Ambarik, CEO of Perigon Wealth Management, about the firms growth from a small Bay Area RIA into a multi-state, $12 billion firm with a partnership-driven model and large am

RIA Edge Podcast: Hightower’s Evolution and the Launch of Signature Wealth with CEO Larry Restieri
December 02, 2025

How do leaders of wealth management firms balance advisor independence with the need for centralized efficiency? What does it take to build a platform that serves both traditional RIAs and advisors se

RIA Edge Podcast: Cresset’s Eric Becker on the Power of Purpose-Driven Growth
November 18, 2025

Cressets rise from a family-led vision to one of the nations leading multifamily offices shows how purpose and culture can shape enduring organizations.In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Eric Becker, co-founder an

RIA Edge Podcast: Client-Centric Growth and Innovation with Jon Beatty
November 04, 2025

The future of RIAs is being shaped by technology, talent, and a renewed focus on client-centric leadership.In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong talks with Jon Beatty, head of advisor services at Charles Schwab, on the eve of Schw

RIA Edge Podcast: The Balefire Wealth Journey with Jason Hester and John Hoffman
October 30, 2025

Balefire Wealths transformation from two thriving RIAs into a unified enterprise business with national ambitions showcases the strength of shared vision and cultural alignment.In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong talks with Jas

RIA Edge Podcast: CEO Matt Regan on Wealthcare’s New Owners, Future M&A and AI’s Organic Growth Potential
October 16, 2025

Wealthcare Capital Managements evolution from a software pioneer to a national advisory platform reveals the power of strategic reinvention.In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Matt Regan, president and CEO of Wealth

RIA Edge Podcast: Building a National RIA Brand Without Losing Identity with Kay Lynn Mayhue
September 30, 2025

In this episode of the RIA Edge podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Kay Lynn Mayhue, president of Merit Financial, about the firms approach to growth as it reaches $24 billion in assets under management and celebrates its 50th acquisition. Mayhue d

RIA Edge Podcast: Concurrent’s Nate Lenz on True Independence at Scale
September 25, 2025

Is true independence possible at scale? In this episode of the RIA Edge podcast, host David Armstrong talks with Concurrent CEO Nate Lenz about how his fast-growing RIA platform is helping advisors st

RIA Edge Podcast: Concurrent’s Nate Lenz on True Independence at Scale
September 23, 2025

Is true independence possible at scale? In this episode of the RIA Edge podcast, host David Armstrong talks with Concurrent CEO Nate Lenz about how his fast-growing RIA platform is helping advisors st

RIA Edge Podcast: John Bunch on Scaling Up Allworth Financial
August 26, 2025

Scaling growth isnt just about getting bigger; its about vision, discipline and striking the right balance between legacy and innovation.So how does a $30 billion-plus RIA navigate the complexities of rapid acquisitions, evolving culture and the disrup