AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Michael Purpura — President of Wealth Management at D.A. Davidson. The two discuss how markets can impact recruiting, keeping consistency and stability during a turbulent economy, employee equity ownership, efficiencies that can be driven by A.I. technology, building wealth and enterprise value, and D.A. Davidson being independent for 90 years.

This week, AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with John Amore. As Kestra Financial’s new President, John reflects on his career journey, highlighting the shift toward independence in wealth management. He shares how Kestra empowers entrepreneurial advisors with full-service capabilities, strong tech, and a supportive culture. John emphasizes the importance of selective growth, solid capital backing, and advisor-aligned equity. He also discusses industry consolidation, the need for firms to focus fully on wealth management, and having a commitment to fostering a collaborative advisor community.

This week, AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Ron Kruszewski — Chairman of the Board and CEO of Stifel Financial Corp. The two discuss a range of topics, from market volatility and the role of AI in the advisory business to recruiting and the importance of strong company culture. Ron's perspective on navigating market corrections and the influence of political factors, like tariffs, is insightful. Ron touches on the evolving role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing advisory processes but not replacing the human element.

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AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Scott Brown, CEO & Founding Partner and Ben Spiker, COO & Founding Partner of Shore to Summit Wealth Management. The three discuss how the industry is evolving to the independent space, the challenge of finding the next generation of wealth advisors, good culture including transparency and optionality, profit sharing and incentivizing recruiting, and the willingness to invest in your business.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Kevin Reed — President, Private Client Group at Janney. The two discuss the new partnership with KKR and their investment in Janney, being a service organization that benefits the financial advisor, cultivating an advisor first culture, making strategic investments in new markets, and having autonomy with full-service support.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Robert Stark — CEO of Nomura Capital Management. The two discuss the advantages of the American market, risk tolerance and capacity of clients, RIA’s familiarity with direct lending, semi-liquid structures and investments, and growing the U.S.- based asset management business.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with David Scranton — Founder of Sound Income Group. The two discuss the freedom and autonomy of being a financial advisor, how to attract and not chase new business, generating leads in an attraction based business, creating an income based business model, and David’s book — Attract & Grow — The Financial Advisor’s Blueprint for Attracting $50 Million in Annual Assets.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Frank LaRosa — CEO of Elite Consulting Partners. The two discuss the trend from W-2 to the independent space (and back again), M&A and succession planning, why advisors are making certain transition decisions, the value and scalability of A.I., and increasing the value of your business by the quality of your data.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with John Langston — Founder & CEO of Republic Capital Group. The two discuss John’s original career path as a financial advisor, managing client life events, how clients change their advisor over an inflection point, the biggest mistakes an advisor can make, and how 70-75% of clients underestimate the value of their business.

AdvisorHub’s CEO, Tony Sirianni talks with Mindy Diamond — Founder & CEO of Diamond Consultants. The two discuss being a successful woman in a male dominated field, how to best maximize your business’ enterprise value, being able to serve your clients how you want to, how good due diligence starts with a thorough self-assessment, and Mindy’s new book — Should I Stay or Should I Go? — A Financial Advisor’s Guide to Thinking Through Your Biggest Decision.