The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
A Blueprint for Building a Wealth Management Enterprise to $3B and Beyond
May 23, 2024
Reza Zamani, CEO of SteelPeak Wealth, shares how he grew his firm from $250mm to $3B after breaking away from wirehouses. He discusses limitations of wirehouse model, the decision to go independent, and strategies for building a successful wealth management enterprise. Topics include client service, growth strategies, leveraging technology, and the importance of conviction in financial advice.
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Quick takeaways
- Breaking away from wirehouses allows for client-centric service and business growth.
- Steel Peak's success stems from offering comprehensive services, organic growth, and a supportive advisor culture.
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Reza Zamani's Transition to Independence
Reza Zamani's journey from working at UBS and Morgan Stanley to launching Steel Peak Wealth in 2012 is a tale of breaking away from the limitations of traditional wire houses to create a model centered on client service and freedom. By founding Steel Peak, Zamani aimed to provide clients with a higher level of service unbound by conflicts of interest, a sentiment echoed by many advisors seeking independence.
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