The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
Mindy Diamond Financial Advisor Recruiter and Consultant
Launched in 2017 as Mindy Diamond on Independence, the show has taken on a broader perspective beyond the independent space to include topics, insights, and candid conversations around financial advisor transitions, growth, and an ever-changing industry landscape. Each episode is designed to offer objective guidance and actionable advice with some of the industry’s brightest movers and shakers.
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Mar 10, 2022 • 59min
Finding Independence in a Big Firm: Top UBS Team on Their Shift to Wells Fargo Advisors
Vince Finney and Joe Panfil of Bibler, Finney, Panfil Private Wealth Management Group left UBS for Wells Fargo Advisors with Ryan Bibler. A departure for a show on independence, it’s a candid conversation with a young team who didn’t go independent.
Mar 3, 2022 • 48min
A Nearly 200-Year-Old Success Story: How Janney Montgomery Scott Built a $135B Firm
Jerry Lombard, President of Janney’s Private Client Group talks about the regional firm’s exponential growth over recent years, plus how their unique balance of freedom and flexibility makes the employee model an attractive alternative for advisors.
Feb 24, 2022 • 55min
Edward Jones Breakaway: From Knocking on Doors (Literally) to Building a $2B Independent Enterprise
Jim DeCota started his career in wealth management in the financial advisor training program at Edward Jones, building his business to $85mm in AUM in just over a decade, before leaving to build what is today $2B+ Enso Wealth Management.
Feb 17, 2022 • 33min
Industry Update: If Business is Good, Should You Still Consider a Move?
Many advisors are coming off their best years ever, driven by increased client demands and a run-up in the financial markets. So why disrupt momentum and take-on the risk and hassle of a move, to change jerseys or break for independence?
Feb 10, 2022 • 55min
$1B+ Multi-Generational Merrill Breakaway Team Leaves Behind the Big Brand to Gain “More” for Clients
Matt Liebman, Founding Partner and CEO of RIA firm Amplius Wealth Advisors discusses the complexity of considering change with a multi-generational team, the difficulty of walking away from a big brand name, and how that influenced his choice to build an independent firm.
Feb 2, 2022 • 55min
An Insider’s Perspective of LPL Strategic Wealth Services: A “Modern” Supported Independence Model
Kimberly Sanders, Senior Vice President of Advisor Solutions for LPL Strategic Wealth Services discusses the evolution of the supported independence space and dives into how models like LPL’s address the changing needs of advisors and their clients.
Jan 25, 2022 • 55min
Merrill Lifer on Breaking New Ground: The Leap to Independence with LPL Strategic Wealth Services
Josh Brown went from mechanical engineer to the Merrill training program, building a business from 0 to $650mm. Firm changes prompted him and his team to consider their options, launching Northend Private Wealth on LPL Strategic Wealth Services.
Jan 20, 2022 • 55min
Rockefeller Revisited: What’s Driving the Success of this 3-Year-Old “Modern” Multi-Family Office?
Rockefeller Capital Management has become one of the most sought-after options for advisors looking to deliver concierge-level service to ultra- and high net worth clients. National Field Director Michael Outlaw shares an insider’s perspective.
Jan 12, 2022 • 59min
Industry Legend Ron Carson on What it Really Takes to Build a $20B Enterprise
Ron Carson joins the show to discuss the key drivers behind the rise of the Carson Group, sharing his journey from a Nebraska farm to his tenure with Private Ledger, and on to how he built a nearly $20B independent wealth management enterprise.
Jan 5, 2022 • 37min
2021’s 10 Most Valuable Lessons from Advisors and Business Owners
Key insights shared by recent breakaway advisors and independent business owners curated from the 2021 season of the podcast series for financial advisors. Topics include why they chose independence, motivations to change, impact to clients and more.
