By RIAcast LLC
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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
On this episode, RIAcast is joined by four Chief Investment Officers who have been participating for several years in a roundtable with regular meetings in which they openly share ideas and discuss and troubleshoot issues relating to their respective businesses. RIAcast gets to be a "fly-on-the-wall" on this first of two episodes.
It is our privilege to be joined by:
Christine McDermott, Avalon Trust
Justin Pawl, Covenant Multi-Family Offices
Leia Carpenter, Adell, Harriman & Carpenter
Tim Hartzell of Sequent Asset Management
In this episode, we discuss, among other things:
On this first episode of a planned RIAcast Transition Success Series, featuring Fidelity, we speak with Gary Decker, RIA Wealth Alliance Advisory Group's President and CEO as well as Fidelity Vice President Andy Burgess.
Gary and Andy discuss their successful collaboration after Gary and his colleague's breakaway from a traditional brokerage firm.
Gary and Andy discuss with Matt, among other things: The impetus for Gary's going independent * How Gary worked through the challenges of going from an employee to a business owner * How Andy walks advisors through the process after they decide to breakaway from a traditional brokerage firm * The biggest challenges Gary faced in his transition * Gary's advice for advisors considering going independent * Andy's take on how breaking away has changed for advisors facing non-Protocol transitions.
This special edition episode of RIAcast was prompted by Morgan Stanley's departure from the Protocol this past Friday, November 3, 2017. Morgan Stanley's Protocol exit has caused considerable buzz and debate in the industry.
In this episode, Matt provides an overview of some of the salient legal considerations for advisors facing non-Protocol transitions. Successful non-Protocol transitions are common, when handled appropriately.
The content contained in this episode is meant for informational purposes, should not be relied on, and should not be construed as legal, investment or tax advice. This podcast may be considered ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
On RIAcast's 15th episode, we speak with Trust Company of America (TCA) CEO Josh Pace. TCA is an independent RIA custodian.
Josh and Matt discuss, among other things: TCA's consultative approach * its MMX initiative * TCA's use of data to advise its clients * the biggest challenges facing custodians * what the next generation of advisors is going to look like * Josh's non-profit Bicycles for Humanity
On this episode, Matt chats with Brian McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Redtail Technology. Redtail has the largest RIA market share for client relationship management solutions delivered on a web-based platform.
Brian and Matt discuss, among other things: the founding of Redtail * Redtail’s mantra of “create raving fans” * Favorite war stories of RIAs successfully using CRM * How advisors can better use data * New initiatives at Redtail that Brian is most excited about * Brian's passion for weather and planes.
On this episode, we speak with Richard Kemmling, President of Ashland Partners, an accounting firm that provides due diligence solutions to the financial services industry. Ashland Partners is the largest provider of Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) verification services.
Richard and Matt discuss, among other things: Richard's background * His vision as Ashland Partners’ President * The increasing demand for GIPS compliance * Performance composites * GIPS marketing standards * Common mistakes by breakaways and performance documentation * Richard's passion for scouting.
On this episode, Matt chats with Ed O’Brien, CEO of eMoney Advisor.
Ed and Matt discuss, among other things: Ed's background in fintech * His vision as eMoney’s CEO * The greatest challenges currently facing eMoney * eMoney’s launch of its enterprise division * Where Ed sees digital advice in 5 years * His passion for National Parks
On this episode, Matt chats with Ed O’Brien, CEO of eMoney Advisor.
Ed and Matt discuss, among other things: Ed's background in fintech * His vision as eMoney’s CEO * The greatest challenges currently facing eMoney * eMoney’s launch of its enterprise division * Where Ed sees digital advice in 5 years * His passion for National Parks
On this episode, Matt chats with Wes Stillman, founder of RightSize Solutions, a cloud-based technology solution company servicing the wealth management industry. This episode provides tons of insight for RIAs to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity issues.
Wes and Matt discuss, among other things: The most significant cybersecurity threats facing RIAs * How firms can test their technology security * Best practices to avoid smartphone vulnerabilities * Backup strategies * The most common cybersecurity mistakes being made by RIAs * The most exciting advancements in cybersecurity
On this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Bill Van Law, President of Raymond James’ Investment Advisors Division.
Bill and Matt discuss, among other things: Bill's vision as President of Raymond James’ Investment Advisors Division * The top bases for existing RIAs transitioning custodians to Raymond James * Common thinking in the investment advisor space that Bill thinks is wrong * Bill’s general advice to breakaway advisors * How RIAs can compete with wirehouses providing significant transition packages * Bill's passion for aviation
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.