In the first of a 2-part series, Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond share advice on the threshold questions to ask before taking meetings or calls regarding a transition.

FP Transitions CEO Brad Bueermann discusses key aspects of M&A and succession, the most important factors around multiples, valuations, and maximizing enterprise value, and more.

Amir Monsefi, the co-founder and CEO of AIRE Advisors, describes “conflicts of interest” with the ability to serve clients and grow the business at Merrill. The former resident director shares how building their own RIA allowed them the freedom to...

Matt Blocki left the insurance broker/dealer world to build Equilibrium Wealth, allowing him to step away from being “product-driven” and focus instead on being “client-driven.”

The industry legend shares a glimpse of life back-in-the-day at Goldman Sachs, his early leap to independence, plus his prescription for the incredible organic growth at Hirtle, Callahan & Co., the impact of the OCIO model, and much more.

Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond discuss the impact of the banking crisis on advisor movement, their clients, and the wealth management industry at large.

David Pulcini of SixPoint Financial Partners discusses his path from insurance broker/dealer to independent B/D, and ultimately on to hybrid RIA, RFG Advisory.

Ray Sclafani of ClientWise discusses the key areas that employee advisors and independent business owners can impact to influence sustainable growth, enhance client relationships and ultimately build 'exit' value.

Rory O’Hara, founder of Ausperity Private Wealth, discusses his journey from cold-calling trainee at Merrill to building a business managing $500 million in client assets, to making the leap to independence as a young team.

James Hughes of Live Oak Bank discusses debt financing for prospective breakaway advisors looking to de-risk a leap to independence or pay off a note balance, or business owners seeking funds for acquisitions or succession planning.