Steward Partners has grown to $30 billion since its launch in 2013. CEO Jim Gold explains why they feel it’s important to offer equity to everyone at the firm and what’s been key to their success. He also paints a picture of the RIA firm of the future and how Steward Partners is trying to stay ahead of the curve.

LVW Advisors is a women-led firm that got its start in the institutional space and still has many institutional clients today. CEO and Founder Lori Van Dusen shares more about the RIA’s culture, values, and investment approach.

Brett Bernstein, CEO and co-founder of XML Financial Group describes the team’s client-centric approach, the ways that they keep their employees feeling valued, and the secret to their growth since breaking away from Merrill Lynch and launching as an independent RIA. He emphasizes the importance of tailored solutions that foster lasting relationships and help clients achieve their goals.

Kara Duckworth, Managing Director of Client Experience at Mercer Advisors, joins us to discuss prioritizing clients, increasing the representation of women in wealth management, and other related topics. Mercer Advisors has achieved the distinction of being ranked among the top 10 RIA's in the country for two consecutive years.

Robert Sandrew, Chief Growth Officer at Integrated Partners, discusses the trends that he’s seeing in the RIA M&A world, what he looks for in potential RIA acquisition targets, and the key characteristics that have led to Integrated Partners' success.

Peter Malek, CEO of Creative Planning, provides insights into their highly successful wealth management strategies, highlighting their personalized approach that has contributed to their remarkable growth. He shares valuable information on how they tailor their services to meet individual client needs, prioritize transparency and collaboration, and leverage technology to deliver exceptional financial outcomes.

Chris Nicholson, CFP®, Principal, Senior Wealth Advisor and Director of Wealth Management at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, one of Barron’s top 100 RIAs, discusses how the RIA has gained success and loyalty as a value-oriented investment advisor.

Jason Jackman, CFA, CEO of Johnson Investment Counsel discusses the firm’s inception, which it’s founder, Tim Johnson, Ph.D., described as “a hobby that got outta hand”, and the philosophy and approach allowed it to grow into one of the nation’s largest RIAs managing over $17 billion.

Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBS®, Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Advanced Solutions at Carson Group, shares more about the top RIA’s philosophy and how their approach differs from other firms.

Bartlett Wealth Management President Holly Hirt Mazzocca, CFP® reflects on how the firm has found success and grown to $6.9billion in AUM since its founding in 1898. She also shares her strategy for finding the best independent wealth management firms, how she is engaging with talent across all levels of Bartlett.