Episode 070: Succession planning and growth strategies are critical considerations for RIAs seeking long-term sustainability. As firms evolve and leadership transitions occur, a well-defined succession plan ensures smooth handover and business continuity. Succession plans, coupled with strategic growth initiatives and investing in the right technology, allow RIAs to deliver better client service, attract top talent and potential leaders, and provide more sophisticated services.

In this episode, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Thomas Carroll, CEO & President of Homrich Berg. Thomas has an extensive background in wealth management, both as an advisor to clients and as a leader of client service organizations.

Kyle and Thomas discuss the importance of a well-defined succession plan and growth strategies, how RIAs can effectively plan succession, and how investing in technology improves client and advisor experiences. Thomas also talks about the trend of advisors and clients migrating to RIAs and the value of maintaining a culture and service model while scaling.

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[17:08] - "The only revenue we make as a firm is providing advice to our clients. They're paying us for advice. And you're going to see more and more clients gravitate to that business model because it's inherently unconflicted. We do whatever is in the client's best interest." ~ Thomas Carroll

[22:50] - "We're here to provide a comprehensive fiduciary wealth management experience in a fee-only way on a chassis of service, not a chassis of sales." ~ Thomas Carroll

[28:35] - "Our goal was not to get bigger for bigger's sake. Our goal was to continue to deliver the client experience that we are committed to delivering in a fee-only construct with a service-oriented approach." ~ Thomas Carroll

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