What does it take to earn the trust of billionaires? In this episode, Beverly Hills-based wealth advisor Richard McWhorter reveals how he serves ultra-high-net-worth clients across sports, entertainment, and business. From navigating conflicts of interest in big firms to creating truly tailored financial strategies, Richard shares what sets apart the advisors who only “sell” from those who truly advise.

We dive into the psychology of wealth, how the ultra-rich think differently about risk, the economic trends shaping future investments, and why critical thinking—not hype—is the most valuable skill in money management.

TAKEAWAYS

• The key difference between selling vs. advising clients
• How ultra-wealthy clients approach risk and wealth preservation
• Why big firms often limit truly creative financial strategies
• The role of trust and unbiased opinions in wealth management
• How to critically think about economic trends and investment data

RESOURCES MENTIONED

SRM Private Wealth

FOLLOWS

⁠Oak IQ Investments⁠

⁠Own The Exit⁠

⁠Aaron Investing⁠

⁠Caleb Investing⁠

Richard McWhorter

CHAPTERS

00:00 Selling vs. advising: the big difference

02:28 Richard’s journey into wealth management

05:12 Breaking free from big-firm conflicts of interest

08:23 How ultra-wealthy clients build and maintain trust

11:15 The role of creative strategies beyond traditional products

15:10 Understanding client psychology and behavior

19:12 Economic realities: tariffs, interest rates, and inflation

25:36 Why energy and infrastructure matter in future investments

30:45 Critical thinking vs. chasing hype

36:40 The Exit Round: Richard’s personal lessons

40:20 Where to find Richard McWhorter online

KEYWORDS

how billionaires manage wealth, ultra high net worth investing, private wealth management strategies, financial advisor vs fiduciary, creative wealth preservation tactics, economic trends 2025, tariffs and inflation impact, interest rate strategy for investors, energy and infrastructure investments, risk management for the ultra-rich, alternative investments beyond stocks, wealth psychology and decision making, unbiased financial advising, long-term wealth planning strategies, building trust with high-net-worth clients

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