

Behind The Advisor
XYPN
Behind the Advisor, an XYPN Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to launch, run, and grow a successful fee-only financial planning firm. Through candid conversations with industry leaders and real-life advisors, we uncover the challenges, victories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this podcast delivers the front-line insights and actionable strategies you need to build a thriving, purpose-driven firm—on your terms.
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Aug 3, 2016 • 1h
Ep #59: Alan & Kitces Unhinged - How to Price Your Services in a Monthly Retainer Model
If you're having a difficult time valuing your time or lining the services you provide up with an appropriate pricing structure, tune into this episode. And make sure you take plenty of notes on this great information that will surely help you build a profitable practice that serves your ideal clients at the highest level. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/59

Jul 27, 2016 • 52min
Ep #58: Break Away from Selling Products and Launch a Fee-Only RIA
Do you want to start your own fee-only RIA, but aren't sure how to break away from a current employer or stay profitable without selling products? This week's conversation with Kenneth Klabunde is loaded with valuable information that you don't want to miss. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/58

Jul 20, 2016 • 50min
Ep #57: How to Be an Entrepreneur in Financial Planning
Stephen Alred is the founder of Ignite Financial, a financial planning firm that uses philosophies and tools borrowed from tech-savvy startups. This week, Stephen shares his thoughts on the newest trends currently developing in the industry and poised to make a big impact. He also provides advice on how fellow advisors can best prepare for them. Stephen also details his career path, including how he started his own financial consulting business in college and what he did to make sure that the business became successful. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/57

Jul 13, 2016 • 1h
Ep #56: Alan & Kitces Unhinged - Valuing Your Time, Pricing Your Services, and More
This week, we address questions about how to value your time, price your services, and develop new, niche pricing models. Michael and Alan also share tips on how to jump start your career and make progress in your work. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/56

Jul 6, 2016 • 55min
Ep #55: Moving a RIA from Physical to Virtual and Having Multiple Office Locations
On today's episode, Alan answers some of your listener questions from Episode 50 and speaks in detail about how he transitioned his business from in-person to virtual. He also goes in depth with the decisions and mistakes he made along the way, what he learned, and his recommendations for advisors looking to make the transition into a virtual business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/55

Jun 29, 2016 • 55min
Ep #54: Developing a Financial Literacy Program with Jennifer Harper
This week, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Harper to XYPN Radio. She's a CFP and the founder of Bridge Financial Planning, a fee-only financial planning firm that caters to business professionals. Tune in for Jennifer's insights, advice, and thoughts on her career path, starting her own RIA, and managing an organization dedicated to making financial knowledge accessible to everyone. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/54

Jun 22, 2016 • 55min
Ep #53: Operating an RIA to Serve Gen X Clients with Anjali Jariwala
Anjali shares her work experience as a CPA and explains what motivated her to create her own financial planning firm. She gives an inside look into how she operates her RIA, including the details of her fee structure and why she uses the model she chose. We also cover the enormous benefits inherent in running a virtual practice. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/53

Jun 15, 2016 • 59min
Ep #52: How In-Person Networking Can Land 27 Clients in 12 Months
Chris joins us today to detail the marketing strategies he used to drive early growth and success in his business. If you're considering making the leap to starting your own firm but you are uncertain of how to balance digital marketing with more familiar strategies, tune in: Chris has some incredibly valuable in-person networking tips that you can start using today to go from struggling to bring in clients to having the clients come to you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/52

Jun 8, 2016 • 1h 4min
Ep #51: Alan & Kitces Unhinged - Betterment, Mastermind Groups, and Technology
Michael Kitces joins Alan for a mailbag episode, where we answer your questions from the #XYPN Radio VIP community, email, and social media. We look at tools that promise to simplify your life and determine whether or not they actually live up to that promise, and dive into the exact tasks computers should be in charge of doing and which tasks you should keep on your own to-do list. You can find show notes and other information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/51

Jun 1, 2016 • 1h 28min
EP #50: From Getting Fired to Founding XY Planning Network - The Career of Alan Moore
Today, Alan shares his career experiences, time in the financial planning industry, and all the obstacles he overcame to help in founding XY Planning Network. He discusses getting his college education in financial planning, starting XYPN, and everything in between. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/50