Podcast Episodes

The $129B Blockbuster Move: Shirl Penney on Why This Transition Marks a New Era for the Industry

Season 1 Episode 328

A $129B team left Merrill to launch OpenArc Corporate Advisory, the largest breakaway in industry history. In this special episode, Dynasty’s Shirl Penney joins Louis Diamond to share an inside persp…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Running It Back: What It Takes to Build a Multi-Billion-Dollar Firm

Season 1 Episode 327

Few advisors build a multi-billion-dollar RIA. John Krambeer has done it twice. In this candid conversation, the Validus Capital CEO reflects on his journey, how independence has evolved, and the har…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Balancing Scale and Service: CEO Mike Durbin on Growth and Cetera’s Future

Season 1 Episode 326

The CEO of Cetera Financial Group shares insights on independence, private equity, and balancing scale with service, plus what the future holds for advisors and firms.

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 Mid-Year Report on Deals, Transitions, and Recruiting A Special Industry Update

Season 1 Episode 325

A special mid-year update with Jason and Louis Diamond on deals, transitions, and recruiting trends shaping 2025—and what advisors can expect in the months ahead.

Published on 3 months ago

Not Just Charity: How Donor Advised Funds Help Advisors Add Value and Assets

Season 1 Episode 324

Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable, shares insights on DAFs, their value to clients, and the potential positive impact they can have on an advisor’s business.

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Doing Well by Doing Good: A UBS Breakaway on Building a $2.9B Mission-Driven Enterprise

Season 1 Episode 323

Ben Valore-Caplan, founder of Syntrinsic, shares how he built a $2.9B mission-driven RIA to serve foundations, endowments, and values-driven institutions, the evolution of impact & ESG investing, why…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Attracting, Advising, and Advancing Women: A Guide for Forward-Thinking Firms

Season 1 Episode 322

Cary Carbonaro learned from her own experience that there was both a gap and an opportunity in attracting and retaining women clients and advisors. In this episode, Cary shares specific advice on wha…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Firms That Win in 2025: What Advisors Are Really Looking For

Season 1 Episode 321

With advisor expectations evolving, not all “good firms” are winning the talent. Mindy and Louis Diamond share what today’s top advisors really value—and why some firms are standing out while others …

Published on 4 months ago

When Values No Longer Align: An Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor’s Leap to Independence

Season 1 Episode 320

Brian Pultman discusses why he chose independence over taking a wirehouse transition deal. However, as he candidly shares, building your own RIA is not always a smooth process, yet it resulted in ali…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Limitless Growth: Building the Business You Want and the Life to Match

Stephanie Bogan, founder of Limitless Advisor, offers a glimpse into the advice and perspective she shares with advisors and business leaders in the wealth management world, focusing on mindset and m…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago