goRIA Podcast

Chuck talks with Matthew Jarvis, Co-Founder of The Perfect RIA about, well, lots of things: his “origin story”, advisor payout myths, conferences and more…

Chuck talks with industry icon, Marty Bicknell, about how he went from being a receptionist at AG Edwards to building and running one of the country's largest and most successful RIAs.

Chuck checks in with Robb Baldwin, Founder of TradePMR about the recent announcement about his merging TradePMR with Robinhood.

Ed Slott is a leading authority on IRAs, but, this week Ed mixes things up a bit to talk about RIAs. Check out this episode to see what Ed had to say about the future of RIAs and fiduciary advice. SPOILER ALERT: Clients want to pay a premium for premium advice.

Chuck sits down with Larry Sprung, CFP®, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc., for a conversation full of insights, laughs, and a bit of nostalgia. As two former “cold callers,” Chuck and Larry share some entertaining “war stories” from their early days in the industry. But it’s not all reminiscing -- Larry dives into his inspiring journey, sharing how he built his business and what led him to establish Mitlin Financial. One highlight? Larry explains how a simple yet powerful tagline, “What did you do today that brought you JOY?®”, became a cornerstone of his business, helping him connect with clients and elevate his practice. Tune in for a mix of industry insights, engaging stories, and actionable takeaways - we’re confident you’ll enJOY this episode!

Chuck catches up with industry icon, Mindy Diamond, Founder + CEO of Diamond Consultants. Mindy shares some highlights from her new book, "Should I Stay, or, Should I Go: A Financial Advisor’s Guide to Thinking Through Your Biggest Decision". If you're looking to goRIA... this episode is a MUST LISTEN and the book is a MUST READ!

Chuck catches up with Brad Wright, CFP, Founder & CEO of Launch Financial Planning. When it comes to media... most advisors start as advisors, then, go on to work with the media. Brad took a different route... he started in the media, then, became an advisor. In this episode Brad shares many great ideas and tips for how advisors can leverage the media to help grow their business.

Chuck catches up with Dr. Daniel Crosby to unpack his amazing new book: "The Soul of Wealth". This is a great episode for any advisors looking to better connect the dots about wealth with their clients.

Karen Barr, President & CEO of the Investment Adviser Association (IAA), is Chuck's guest this week and she shares all the amazing resources the IAA offers to RIAs AND advisors looking to go RIA.

Chuck does a deep dive with Jon Beatty, Schwab's Head of Advisor Services, into Schwab's 2024 "Supported Independence" report. Together they parse through the 30+ page comprehensive study that is designed to help advisor better understand the journey to independence. If you're looking to go RIA... this is a MUST listen!