RIA+

As RIAs continue to experience accelerated growth in their businesses, client bases and teams - an Enterprise Operating System has become an important framework for many leaders across the industry. The EOS framework, detailed in Gino Wickman's bestselling book Traction is now being embraced by scores of RIAs - with good reason. In this episode of RIA+, Emigrant's Mark Bruno interviews Mike Paton, who has helped thousands of leaders around the globe run better businesses (and live better professional lives). An EOS Implementer and sought-after speaker, Paton succeeded Gino Wickman, spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, and co-authored two books in the Traction Library – Get A Grip and Process! In this interview, he details why Traction has gained so much traction with RIAs, and offers insights into how its transformed their firms.

This episode of RIA+ features a timely interview with Tylor Bordelon Seaman, the CEO of Maslow Wealth Advisors - the $1.5 billion RIA formerly known as Durbin Bennett until the beginning of March 2024. Tylor sat with Emigrant Partners' Mark Bruno to share the details of the firm's rebranding strategy, along with the vision and objective for Maslow moving forward. As this interview details, a rebrand is more just a change of logos and website address - it's an opportunity to launch the next generation of Maslow, clearly define and articulate its current and future value proposition, and crystalize its identify as it continues its impressive growth.

Discover the exceptional growth strategies of Dakota Wealth Management, with insights from the founder and leadership team. Explore their unique culture, approach to M&A opportunities, and future plans as one of the fastest growing firms in the RIA industry.

Mergers and acquisitions have dramatically reshaped the RIA landscape over the last several years, with hundreds of deals taking place annually. Now, however, the best leaders in the RIA industry are focused less on just "the art of the deal" - and are placing an even greater emphasis on "the art of the manage", according to industry icon Mark Tibergien. In this episode of RIA+, Emigrant's Mark Bruno sits down with Mr. Tibergien, one of the most thoughtful and influential executives in the RIA community, to discuss the true keys to success in RIA M&A. 

The leaders of Morton Wealth Management have a different way of thinking about growth and success in the RIA industry. Building and maintaining a firm that empowers its employees and values growth starts at the top - and it requires a unique balance of learning and leading. In this episode of RIA+, Jeff Sarti, the CEO of Morton Wealth, and Stacey McKinnon, the COO and CMO of Morton Wealth, share their personal stories and journeys as leaders in the RIA industry. More specifically, they reflect on some of the most important shifts they have made in their personal leadership styles and how it has directly translated to Morton's impressive growth and vibrant culture. 

This episode of RIA+ features Jonathan Maxwell, the founder & CEO of Sustainable Development Capital, a U.K.-based investment manager and one of Emigrant’s 20 partner firms. The episode focuses on Jonathan’s entrepreneurial journey and what led him to launch SDCL, why he authored his new book – “The Edge” and why SDCL’s unique perspective and focus on sustainable energy is gaining traction with institutional and individual investors across the globe. 

Jeff Brown, founder of Stratos Private Wealth, discusses his vision of building a national firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and life coaching services for high-net-worth individuals and families. He talks about his approach to delivering a differentiated client experience and his strategy for growing Stratos Private Wealth through creative marketing and recruiting approaches. The podcast also explores the challenges of rebranding, the changing landscape of wealth management, and growth opportunities for the firm.

The first-ever episode of RIA+ features Reza Zamani, founder and CEO of SteelPeak Wealth Management, one of the fastest-growing and most strategic RIAs in the industry, and one of Emigrant's 20 Partner Firms. Reza and his team started SteelPeak 11 years ago after leaving the wirehouse world and now operate an enterprise that has roughly $2.7B in assets - with some aggressive growth goals that Reza outlines for the next several years. Mark and Reza caught up to discuss the SteelPeak story, the primary contributions to the firm's organic growth, how they have leveraged custodial referrals - and how SteelPeak is thinking about M&A and recruiting in its next growth phase.