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.
Episodes
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May 14, 2020 • 43min
Back to Basics on Leadership, Business Management and Succession
Ben Harrison from BNY Mellon’s Pershing discusses the role a custodian plays in the lifecycle of an independent business, taking over for retiring industry icon Mark Tibergien as the head of Pershing’s RIA custody unit, the COVID-19 crisis, and more.
May 7, 2020 • 58min
The Most Misunderstood Broker Dealer in the Independent Space
Bill Williams of Ameriprise Franchise Group discusses how dramatic shifts in recruiting practices, plus improvements in infrastructure, support, technology and marketing have resulted in great success for the century-old independent broker dealer.
Apr 30, 2020 • 45min
How this Wells Fargo Breakaway is Thriving During the COVID-19 Crisis
Joe Eschleman, president of Towerpoint Wealth, tells Louis Diamond how leaving Wells Fargo – with the help of Dynasty Financial Partners – to launch his own independent firm now allows him to fully engage with clients and prospects, freely and creatively.
Apr 23, 2020 • 17min
The Post-Crisis World for Financial Advisors: 10 Predictions
There's a new wave of evolution coming which we expect will impact advisors no matter where they work. The good news is much of these changes will be for the better. Mindy Diamond shares 10 predictions for what the wealth management world will look like.
Apr 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
The Real Truth About Business Ownership from a $600M Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor
Lee Korn, who launched the independent firm Opal Wealth Advisors in January of 2019, shares how pulling together all the moving parts that go into building an RIA is a task that takes time, energy and a good amount of learning as you go—but worth it!
Apr 9, 2020 • 1h 5min
How the Freedom to Communicate During a Crisis and Beyond Translated to 4x Growth for this ex-Morgan Stanley Team
The freedom to be creative and follow one’s instincts without a larger corporate agenda has enabled many independent advisors to successfully navigate the COVID-19 crisis. David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group shares his story and advice.
Apr 2, 2020 • 44min
The Real Impact of the Crisis on Valuations and the Independent Space as a Whole
Matt Crow, President of Mercer Capital, a leading authority on firm valuations in the wealth management space, shares his perspective on the future of valuations, M&A and potential changes in the RIA space as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Mar 26, 2020 • 41min
A Lawyer’s Advice on How to Protect Your Business Now and Into the Future
Attorney David Gehn, of NY law firm Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole, LLP, shares actionable advice for advisors including how to avoid risk, manage transitions and renegotiate promissory notes/ EFLs, plus challenges RIAs are facing and relief programs available.
Mar 20, 2020 • 51min
How to Add Value at a Time When it’s Needed Most
How can advisors better communicate with clients and prospects in a way that is authentic, meaningful and adds value - especially in times of crisis? Bob Burg, the co-author of The Go-Giver book series, shares that and more in this special episode.
Mar 13, 2020 • 6min
On Weathering the Storm
In trying to determine how best to manage a business and add value through these turbulent times, Mindy Diamond found these 10 ways to refocus energy and attention helpful in moving forward on a more positive path.
