Mindy Diamond on Independence for Financial Advisors

Mindy Diamond Financial Advisor Recruiter and Consultant

Independence offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility, but it’s not for all financial advisors. This show explores the space and other options to help advisors assess what’s right for them, their clients and their businesses. read less
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From Cold-Calling to $500mm Breakaway: A Former Merrill Advisor’s Team-Based Approach to Growth
6d ago
From Cold-Calling to $500mm Breakaway: A Former Merrill Advisor’s Team-Based Approach to Growth
Rory O'Hara founder of Ausperity Private Wealth discusses his journey from cold-calling trainee at Merrill, to building a business managing $500mm in client assets, to making the leap to independence as a young team.
From Cold-Calling to $500mm Breakaway: A Former Merrill Advisor’s Team-Based Approach to Growth
6d ago
From Cold-Calling to $500mm Breakaway: A Former Merrill Advisor’s Team-Based Approach to Growth
Rory O'Hara founder of Ausperity Private Wealth discusses his journey from cold-calling trainee at Merrill, to building a business managing $500mm in client assets, to making the leap to independence as a young team.
Financing Independence: A Lender’s Perspective on Breakaway Transitions, M&A and Succession
16-03-2023
Financing Independence: A Lender’s Perspective on Breakaway Transitions, M&A and Succession
James Hughes of Live Oak Bank discusses debt financing for prospective breakaway advisors looking to de-risk a leap to independence or payoff a note balance, or business owners seeking funds for acquisitions or succession planning.
Two $10mm Teams Leave the Wirehouse World in One Week: An Industry Update on Advisor Transitions
09-03-2023
Two $10mm Teams Leave the Wirehouse World in One Week: An Industry Update on Advisor Transitions
What is the relevance of two $10mm teams leaving Merrill within one week’s time? Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond answer that question, sharing case studies on the moves citing unique drivers and more.
Advisor Transition Report: An Update on Advisor Movement Over the Course of 2022
02-03-2023
Advisor Transition Report: An Update on Advisor Movement Over the Course of 2022
Louis Diamond and Jason Diamond discuss the findings of the latest Financial Advisor Transition Report for 2022, featuring data on financial advisor movement, transition deals, and case studies.
20X Growth in 10 Years: A $20B RIA on Embracing the Value of Private Equity and Interdependence
23-02-2023
20X Growth in 10 Years: A $20B RIA on Embracing the Value of Private Equity and Interdependence
Michael Nathanson of The Colony Group discusses how interdependence fostered the growth of the RIA, equity partner Focus Financial, and their unique culture, curated services, and acquisition strategy.
Zero to $1B: How a Lincoln Financial Ensemble Found a New Independent Path with SagePoint
16-02-2023
Zero to $1B: How a Lincoln Financial Ensemble Found a New Independent Path with SagePoint
Shane Morrow discusses leaving the insurance-based independent broker dealer with a team of experienced partners and how their new firm IronBridge Wealth Counsel has thrived with SagePoint Financial, an IBD under the Advisor Group umbrella.
From Merrill to Hightower to $3B RIA: How Verdence Doubled Twice
09-02-2023
From Merrill to Hightower to $3B RIA: How Verdence Doubled Twice
Leo Kelly, the founder and CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses life after Merrill and the choice to “breakaway” twice: first with Hightower and 5 years later launching an RIA.
Finding Your Unfair Advantage: David Canter on Bluespring, M&A, RIAs, and more
02-02-2023
Finding Your Unfair Advantage: David Canter on Bluespring, M&A, RIAs, and more
The new president of Kestra Holding’s Bluespring Wealth Partners discusses the firm’s mission of acquiring independent wealth management practices, and shares his unique perspective on M&A, independence, business ownership, and more.
Everything You Need to Know About Independence: An Industry Update
26-01-2023
Everything You Need to Know About Independence: An Industry Update
A quick yet thorough education for advisors on the independent space answering the questions that many of our advisor-clients ask us during due diligence.
Andy Sieg: A Candid One-on-One With the Leader of the Merrill Thundering Herd
19-01-2023
Andy Sieg: A Candid One-on-One With the Leader of the Merrill Thundering Herd
The leader of one of the top brokerage firms in the wealth management world, Andy Sieg, President of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, in a candid one-on-one interview with Mindy Diamond.
The Most Valuable Advice for Advisors and Business Owners
12-01-2023
The Most Valuable Advice for Advisors and Business Owners
An annual digest of the 2022 season’s 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
22-12-2022
Industry Update on 2023: 10 Emerging Trends to Put on Your Radar
In an annual review for financial advisors, Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond look at the past year’s 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
15-12-2022
The Second Act: Barron’s Top 100 Advisor Shares Her Advice on Scale, Succession and Success
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
08-12-2022
All in the Family: Former $1.3B Wells Fargo Advisor on Building a Multi-Generational Firm
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
01-12-2022
Outgrowing the Employee Model: How an ex-Merrill Advisor Found Autonomy & Abundance in Independence
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
17-11-2022
Steward Partners Revisited: Jim Gold Offers an Insider’s Perspective on Why Supported Independence is Thriving
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
10-11-2022
Happy Again: How a $440mm Merrill Team Got Their Mojo Back in Independence
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
03-11-2022
A Special 5th Anniversary Episode: 5 Themes Driving Change in the Wealth Management Industry
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
27-10-2022
From Next Gen to CEO: Ex-Wirehouse Advisor on Taking Over the Reins of the Family Business
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
20-10-2022
From Termination to Expungement: A Former $350mm UBS Advisor Finds Success in Independence
Jeff Boudjouk on UBS termination, expungement, and a new life as independent firm Northeast Investment Group.