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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Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Orion’s Founder Eric Clarke on How Advisors Can Innovate, Disrupt and Win
The outgoing CEO of the wealthtech powerhouse shares his journey from the founding of Orion, the firm’s growth over the years, and perspectives on the future of wealth management, technology and AI, and much more.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
Summit Trail’s Jack Petersen on How Their Blockbuster Break Created a $16B Firm Designed to Serve the Unique Needs of UHNW Clients
The Barclays breakaway discusses his 2015 landmark leap with 5 partners, 3 offices, and $3B in AUM, plus shares why he feels UHNW clients are best served in independence, what they do to drive extraordinary growth, and much more.
Sep 14, 2023 • 58min
Wells Fargo’s Barry Sommers on Transforming the Wealth Management Experience
Rare access to one of the top-of-the-food-chain leaders who discusses the direction of Wells, how it compares to its peers, the value to HNW and UHNW clients, a perspective on recruiting and the ideal advisor type, the future of the industry, and much more.
Sep 7, 2023 • 30min
Financial Advisor Economics: From Transition and Beyond
In an active recruiting environment, advisors are eager to understand where deals are at and where they’re headed. Beyond a transition deal, how can advisors monetize their business over time – thinking about the short-, mid- and long-term – whether they are in an employee or independent model?
Aug 24, 2023 • 48min
A Bank Advisor’s Breakaway Success Story: From $180mm to $600mm+
Evan Mayer started in the bank channel and, over time, came to the realization that he could do more to support his clients and grow the business in the independent model. Evan proved that by growing more than 3x in just 4 years.
Aug 17, 2023 • 43min
The Next Big Thing: Private Equity Disrupting the Landscape for the Best Teams
Private equity firms are showing an enhanced interest in wirehouse breakaways, investing directly in these teams on day one. Learn what’s driving this new trend, which teams are most appealing, how it will impact movement, and more.
Aug 10, 2023 • 49min
From $80mm to $1B: How Authenticity and Humor Helped to Drive an Ex-Wirehouse Advisor’s Growth
Marc Horner discusses how his leap to independence allowed him to think and act more creatively, connect with clients and prospects on a new level, and ultimately grow his business in ways he could not in the wirehouse world.
Aug 3, 2023 • 45min
The Breakaway Process: A Transition Expert Shares Advice on Going Independent
Caitlin Douglas, the head of transition services at Dynasty, shares the details about transitioning to independence. What advisors need to know about the supported independence model, tips on preparing for a move, key milestones, and much more.
Jul 27, 2023 • 52min
A 37-Year Merrill Lifer Shares Why Even Long-Tenured Advisors Can Benefit by Forgoing CTP and Breaking Away
As a former Merrill ACTM chairperson, Andy Ferguson had an acute view of the changes taking place at the firm. He shares how that influenced his decision to opt for independence over Merrill’s retire-in-place program CTP and more.
Jul 20, 2023 • 55min
Ric Edelman on the Future of Your Wealth Management Practice
One of the most influential people in the financial planning and investment management profession discusses what fueled his firm’s growth, the importance of financial education, the value of embracing technology, and more.
