Firm Transitions with Corey Walen

By Corey Walen

Welcome to the Firm Transitions podcast. I'm Corey Walen and my goal is to make broker dealer and RIA due diligence easier for you. I've helped more than 1,000 high-performing financial advisors make ... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

Firm Transitions with Corey Walen episodes:

July 27, 2023 What is Supported Independence? (016)
On this episode I'm debunking the misconception that as an advisor transitioning from the employee channel to the independent channel, that you're on your own.

This simply is not the case.
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Contact & connect with me:
Text or call: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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4min
July 21, 2023Going Independent, But Not Alone – with Private Advisor Group (015)
An in-depth episode with Frank Smith and Donald Stahl of Private Advisor Group
RIA misconceptions

Exploring the increasingly popular "Sell & Stay" model

"When you woke up today, did you enjoy running your RIA?" What PAG takes off an advisors plate
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Contact & connect with me:
Text: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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57min
June 27, 2023 What Makes a Successful Transition: 7 Questions to Ask (014)
When transitioning firms these are the 7 most important questions to ask to ensure you have a successful move.

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Contact & connect with me:
Text or call: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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7min
June 07, 2023 Why You Should Pass on $200,000 (013)
The most common and biggest mistake I see financial advisors make in their due diligence is getting lured to the wrong firm by the up-front money.
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Contact & connect with me:
Text or call: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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5min
May 18, 2023Leaving Wells Fargo: "I Was Literally Crippled by Fear" – with Sean Tyll (012)
Sean Tyll, Financial Advisor and co-founder of Applewhite Tyll Retirement Planners shares an inside view of his experience in the bank channel, why he decided to leave Wells Fargo and all of the hesitation and fear that held him back.
What does the referral system look like inside of the bank chasis?

"COVID exposed their system... that we didn't need it"

What were the pushes and pulls that lead to you leaving Wells Fargo?

"I really feared how we were going to grow"

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Contact & connect with me:
Text: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠⁠
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyWalen
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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38min
May 11, 2023 The Anatomy of a Recruiting Deal – 4 Financial Considerations (011)
What does a recruiting deal look like?
I'm asked this all the time so here's a brief breakdown of the four financial considerations along with a couple of red flags to watch out for.
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Contact & connect with me:
Text or call: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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8min
April 25, 2023Level 10 Edward Jones Advisor's Journey to Independence – with Seth Liskey (010)
An honest in-depth conversation with Seth Liskey, a former Edward Jones Level 10 financial advisor and his decision to leave for independence and establish his firm, Middlebrook Wealth.
There's a big difference between being a W2 employee and an independent.

"They (EJ) really pushed me out. It was a steady slow drip but looking back they made the decision easy. I regret not leaving sooner."

Finding balance and creating a new repeatable process.

"Edward Jones doesn't teach you anything about organizational structure."

Firm brand and how much it matters.

Hesitation and due diligence.
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Contact & connect with me:
Text: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠⁠
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyWalen
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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36min
April 20, 2023 Top Five Independent Misconceptions (009)
There is a lot of misinformation about the Indy channel and in this short podcast episode I debunk the top misconceptions.
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Contact & connect with me:
Text or call: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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6min
April 12, 2023Transitioning to RIA, What it Takes, M&A: Minority Sale – with Robert Russo (008)
A deep dive into what it looks like and takes to open a RIA with Robert Russo, CEO and Founder of Independent Advisor Alliance.
Hiring. "I'm a big believer in hiring people that can help you execute and hiring before you’re ready."

Why an advisor should consider the RIA model when exploring their options? 4:30

Who the RIA model is right for? 7:00

What it actually takes and can you do it as a one-person shop? 11:00

M&A: When considering buying an advisors practice what are you looking for? 30:00

For FAs considering transitioning, what questions would you recommend they ask themselves before taking action: "Know the exit plan." 39:00
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Contact & connect with me:
Text: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
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42min
April 03, 2023Navigating the Bank Channel and My Transition to Independence – with Nic Nielsen (007)
Enjoy this conversation as I sit down with Nic Nielsen, CFP®, Co-Founder of Know My Plan, to discuss his journey to independence.
Why independence was important to us

We wanted the control of the relationships

Scared to death that our clients wouldn't come

"Nic, what would you have done differently?"

"For FAs currently considering transition, what would you recommend they ask themselves before moving forward?"
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Contact & connect with me:
Text: (908) 902 4903
Meet: ⁠https://calendly.com/coreywalen⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-walen-22a76325/⁠
Thanks for listening!
Corey Walen, Managing Partner, Bridgemark Strategies
...more
36min

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How many episodes does Firm Transitions with Corey Walen have?

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