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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Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 1min
LPL Reinvented: Going Beyond the Traditional Broker Dealer Model
With 30 years under its belt, LPL Financial is undergoing an evolution to what CEO Dan Arnold describes as “the next generation independent model.” Guests Rich Steinmeier and Marc Cohen share some inside baseball on the independent broker dealer's new direction.
Nov 11, 2019 • 58min
5 Things Josh Brown’s Firm Does Differently—And How it Resulted in Over 100X Growth in 6 Years
Josh Brown, of Ritholtz Wealth Management and voice of The Reformed Broker and CNBC Halftime Report, talks about where the wealth management industry is headed, inorganic growth, equity, the role of authenticity and perseverance, and more.
Nov 7, 2019 • 13min
An Update on Merrill’s Enhanced CTP: What it Means for Advisors, Their Next Gen and Clients
In this special podcast episode, Vince Fertitta, breakaway Merrill executive who is now President of Sanctuary Wealth, joins the show to discuss the Merrill Lynch enhanced CTP and what it means for all Merrill advisors going forward.
Oct 28, 2019 • 59min
How to Become an Attractive Buyer or Seller in a Hot M&A Market
Rich Gill, senior partner of Wealth Partners Capital Group, discusses what makes an attractive acquisition target, what a good deal looks like, how to prepare your firm for acquisition, how long the red hot M&A market will continue and much more.
Oct 14, 2019 • 41min
3X Growth: How a Pivot from IBD to RIA Turned into a Nearly $4 Billion Slam-Dunk
Rob Nelson, CEO and Founding Partner of NorthRock Partners, shares insights into his firm's impressive growth after transitioning from an independent broker-dealer to a Registered Investment Advisor. He discusses the advantages of having a capital partner and how professional athletes have become both clients and team members. The conversation highlights strategic expansion into sports and entertainment, ambitious plans for mergers and acquisitions, and the essential role of employee development in navigating growth and delivering exceptional services.
Sep 30, 2019 • 48min
The Real Story Behind HighTower’s Reinvention with Bob Oros
Industry veteran and CEO of HighTower Bob Oros digs into the evolution of the firm and the landscape at large in this podcast episode. It’s an engaging conversation with a unique perspective on the momentum towards independence and thriving M&A market.
Sep 16, 2019 • 43min
Technology’s Role in Building a Firm for Maximum Value
In part 2 of 2, Eric Poirier, CEO of Addepar, explores the ongoing role technology plays in the different stages of a business, as well as a firm’s valuation, and what independent firm owners need to consider as their businesses and clients evolve.
Sep 9, 2019 • 1h 7min
Michael Kitces on How to Differentiate and Grow in a Competitive Environment
One of the industry's leading voices, Michael Kitces, joins Mindy to discuss the fundamental shifts in the wealth management industry, the leveling of the playing field and what advisors need to do to differentiate, compete and thrive.
Jun 27, 2019 • 42min
Gaining the Technological Edge in Independence
Prospective breakaways often ask, “How can an independent firm possibly compete on a technology level with the wirehouses?” Eric Poirier, CEO of Addepar, joins the show to answer that question and explores the role of fintech in independence.
Jun 21, 2019 • 47min
Exploring the Independent Broker Dealer Space
A conversation about the IBD model with Commonwealth Financial Network Managing Principal of Business Development, Andrew Daniels. Learn how the firm, 40 years in the making, has evolved, and how their model differs from others in the independent space.
