Mega-RIA firms are setting the pace of massive growth through ambitious acquiring practices and smart recruiting. Marty Bicknell, of Mariner Wealth Advisors, talks about his firm’s successes, shares advice for firm owners and breakaways, and more.

Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change

Inside Baseball on Building and Growing an Independent Firm

3 “ex-wirehouse-turned-independent-industry-leaders” in a rare single forum: Shirl Penney of Dynasty Financial Partners, Jim Dickson of Sanctuary Wealth and Rich Steinmeier of LPL Financial. They join Mindy Diamond to share an “insider’s view” of the wirehouse world, wealth management, independence, and more.

How These 3 Firms Carved a New Path and are Changing the Wealth Management World At Large

Mindy Diamond takes a close look at the ever-evolving landscape of the wealth management industry, outlining the “continuum” of models—comparing and contrasting features and benefits for financial advisors.

Industry Update: What the Wealth Management Landscape Looks Like Today

Jeff Concepcion of Stratos Wealth Partners shares why he chose Emigrant Partners as a capital partner, what independent firm owners need to do when preparing for an acquisition, how he grew his firm from zero to $14B AUM in just 12 years, and more.

Looking at M&A from the Seller’s Side of the Table

Part 1 of 2 on M&A: Karl Heckenberg, president and CEO of Emigrant Partners, discusses how the firm's value proposition, plus the well-established clout of the Milstein family, is representative of a “new breed of acquirers” in the RIA space.

Looking at M&A from the Acquirer’s Side of the Table

In this 10-minute update, Mindy Diamond explores the recent uptick in financial advisor recruiting activity, answers the questions we’re hearing most often from advisors, and shares the threshold question for advisors considering change.

A Big Picture Look at the State of Recruiting

Former UBS advisor Lori Siegel CFP of Centrix Wealth Partners talks about her first year of independence, forming Centrix Wealth Partners with Raymond James Financial Services, and how the ability to control their own destiny was a powerful driver.

Controlling My Destiny: Insights from a $300M UBS Breakaway

Justin Berman left Goldman Sachs 10 years ago to build his own independent firm, at a time when such a move was much less common. How did he find the courage to leave the Goldman imprimatur, brave the firm's 60-day Garden Leave, and build the now $3B Berman Capital Advisors? He explains all this and more with Mindy Diamond in this podcast episode.

Life After Goldman Sachs: A Story of Extraordinary Success

Tim Bello of Merchant Investment Management discusses the growth of the independent space and the burgeoning cottage industry that fills capital, service and support gaps, creating new paths for those who have a desire to grow their own enterprises.

The Evolution of an RIA from Practice to Enterprise

Ben Harrison from BNY Mellon’s Pershing discusses the role a custodian plays in the lifecycle of an independent business, taking over for retiring industry icon Mark Tibergien as the head of Pershing’s RIA custody unit, the COVID-19 crisis, and more.

Back to Basics on Leadership, Business Management and Succession

Bill Williams of Ameriprise Franchise Group discusses how dramatic shifts in recruiting practices, plus improvements in infrastructure, support, technology and marketing have resulted in great success for the century-old independent broker dealer.

The Most Misunderstood Broker Dealer in the Independent Space

Joe Eschleman, president of Towerpoint Wealth, tells Louis Diamond how leaving Wells Fargo – with the help of Dynasty Financial Partners – to launch his own independent firm now allows him to fully engage with clients and prospects, freely and creatively.

How this Wells Fargo Breakaway is Thriving During the COVID-19 Crisis

There's a new wave of evolution coming which we expect will impact advisors no matter where they work. The good news is much of these changes will be for the better. Mindy Diamond shares 10 predictions for what the wealth management world will look like.

The Post-Crisis World for Financial Advisors: 10 Predictions

Lee Korn, who launched the independent firm Opal Wealth Advisors in January of 2019, shares how pulling together all the moving parts that go into building an RIA is a task that takes time, energy and a good amount of learning as you go—but worth it!

The Real Truth About Business Ownership from a $600M Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor

The freedom to be creative and follow one’s instincts without a larger corporate agenda has enabled many independent advisors to successfully navigate the COVID-19 crisis. David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group shares his story and advice.

How the Freedom to Communicate During a Crisis and Beyond Translated to 4x Growth for this ex-Morgan Stanley Team

While independence offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility, it’s not for all advisors. Financial Advisor Recruiter and Consultant, Mindy Diamond, explores the space and options available to help advisors assess if independence is right for them.

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