Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa

Today’s show highlights include: Why forward-thinking is a must-have skill for financial advisors. The unexpected financial insights we can learn from hip hop stars. How leveraging Instagram and TikTok can drive engagement with younger audiences. The nuances of entrepreneurship that are often overlooked. How creative marketing techniques can make finance more approachable for potential clients. Jo...

Today’s show highlights include: Why recording video content is becoming more accessible for financial advisors. The significance of having various digital touchpoints for client engagement. Addressing why in-person events are a growing trend in financial services. The benefits and pitfalls of using AI for visual versus written content. How prospects meet your online presence before they meet you....

Today's show highlights include:   *The distinction between working on your business versus working in your business and why both are crucial.   *How quarterly check-ins can effectively keep your business aligned with its goals and drive continuous improvement.   *Strategies for leaders to encourage growth by challenging employees and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for success.   *The role of...

Today’s show highlights include: *Reevaluating the traditional 9 to 5 work week, and how one must begin to acknowledge that their goals will only be achievable if they put in the extra effort that is required. *A discussion on why the adage "actions speak louder than words" holds true in achieving success and making a meaningful impact in the financial services industry. *The massive opportunities...

Today’s show highlights include:   *The impact of ongoing acquisitions on independent financial advisors' sense of control over their businesses.   *Strategies and advice for advisors feeling disempowered by decisions made for their businesses.   *Recognition of the enduring value and strengths of smaller independent firms amidst the acquisition trend.   *Essential questions advisors must answer o...

Today’s show highlights include: *An overview of common misconceptions of RIAs that advisors have when they want to create one. *What the nationwide trend of more advisors wanting independence means for the RIA space as a whole. *The difference between a state registered RIA and an SEC registered RIA. *What an advisor really means when they say “I want to go RIA”. *The differences between an RIA a...

Today's show highlights include: Understanding the narrow differences among top broker-dealers in today’s market. Why embracing transition money can be a strategic move when switching firms. The rationale behind the larger transition deals being offered now more than ever. How to balance culture, technology, compliance, and economics when making a move. Frank and Stacey both bring their extensive...

Today's show highlights include: *Why taking private equity money might not be the right decision for you and your firm. *The emotions involved in deciding on a successor who will acquire your business. *How selling your practice to a private equity firm could be a risk to your company's culture and employees. *The benefits of finding a successor internally within your organization. *How growing y...

Today’s show highlights include:   *The justification behind why KPI's are so important when it comes to having a successful practice.   *Why there is no one KPI that applies to every practice. Every business should judge their success with different metrics.   *What Frank and Stacey mean when they say that KPI's are the “Crystal Ball” for your business.   *How KPI's can translate into any busines...

Alan Stein Jr. is a powerhouse of information and expertise. He is the best-selling author of the books Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game and has become a sought-after speaker for his spirited and actionable mindset training. Alan has worked with some of the most recognized top athletic performers in the world, among them Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. Now is your chance to lear...

Today’s show highlights include: *The concept of "authority marketing" and its importance in a crowded industry. *How effective marketing can shorten your sales cycle and help prospects find you first. *The benefits of becoming an author for your credibility and professional image. *A 6-week process to simplify book-writing and make it less intimidating. *How your book can serve as a tool, providi...

Ben Newman is a massive force in mindset and performance coaching. He ranks as of one of the Top 50 speakers in the country, is the mental conditioning coach for University of Alabama and Kansas State University, and the author of the best-selling book "Uncommon Leadership". Additionally, Ben wrote the Foreword to Frank's own book "Counterpunch" and is a fan favorite, repeat guest on the Advisor T...

Today's show highlights include:   *The benefits of home office visits for both firms and advisors.   *The importance of details when it comes to planning home office visits.   *Why you should understand the in-person culture of a firm before making a decision.   *The difference in production and creativity when people are working virtually vs. in-person.   Join Frank and Stacey as they explore wh...

Show highlights include: *The significance of team building activities in cultivating a positive and productive workplace. *The power that a vision board holds, and why you should make a vision board of your own. *The importance of aligning your organization's vision with the individual goals of its members. *Why your goals must be specific and written down to transform them from mere wishes to co...

Today's show highlights include: *The importance of leadership skills in helping advisors advance to the next level. *How the right people and environment are crucial for advisors to excel. *The value of efficient technology when it comes to enhancing the client experience. *How economics will take care of themselves when advisors take charge of controllable factors. *The difference between succes...

Today’s show highlights include:   *The benefits of working with a professional consultant, and why it’s crucial specifically for financial advisors.   *The extensive research involved in identifying the right firms and how professionals streamline this process.   *The time constraints advisors face and how consultants help manage research and client care.   *Insights on the diverse firms availabl...

Today’s Greatest Hits show highlights include:   *A breakdown of the industry trends that led to the formation of Elite Advisor Successions.   *The process that Elite Advisor Successions engages in with buyers to be able to see what they truly want, as well as what is best for them.   *The qualifications consistent among “serial buyers”, and the preparation required to establish yourself as a legi...

Key highlights from the discussion include:   *Perry's excitement about her new role and vision for enhancing advisor recruitment at Raymond James.   *Insights into Raymond James' diverse channels, which offer advisors the opportunity to grow from entry-level positions to owning their own businesses or broker-dealers.   *Why Raymond James places a heavy emphasis on defining the advisor's role clea...

Today’s show highlights include:   *The justification behind why KPI's are so important when it comes to having a successful practice.   *Why there is no one KPI that applies to every practice. Every business should judge their success with different metrics.   *What Frank and Stacey mean when they say that KPI's are the “Crystal Ball” for your business.   *How KPI's can translate into any busines...

Today’s show highlights include:   *What quickly growing advisors are doing differently that separates them from their peers.   *Why advisors who utilize their firm's resources the most, consistently provide a higher level of service to their clients.   *What Scott Curtis’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer of Raymond James Financial means for advisors who are at Raymond James, or who are looki...

Today’s show highlights include:   *Reevaluating the traditional 9 to 5 work week, and how one must begin to acknowledge that their goals will only be achievable if they put in the extra effort that is required.   *A discussion on why the adage "actions speak louder than words" holds true in achieving success and making a meaningful impact in the financial services industry.   *The massive opportu...

Today’s show highlights include:   *The impact of ongoing acquisitions on independent financial advisors' sense of control over their businesses.   *Strategies and advice for advisors feeling disempowered by decisions made for their businesses.   *Recognition of the enduring value and strengths of smaller independent firms amidst the acquisition trend.   *Essential questions advisors must answer o...

Today’s show highlights include: *The trend of more and more advisors moving from the W2 environment to the independent world, and what effects this is having on the financial advisory space as a whole. *The biggest mistake advisors make when they first start their own independent practice. *Why advisors need to adopt the mindset of working for their employees, treating them as clients rather than...

Today’s show highlights include:   *Distinguishing between inflated numbers and the genuine value of a practice in order to achieve leverage in negotiations.   *A breakdown of the factors that matter and make an impact on the value of a practice.   *The importance of understanding the value proposition of the buyer, both culturally and economically, to determine if it is a right fit.   *How true v...

Today’s show highlights include:   *A breakdown of Chris Shaw’s versatile background across financial services, and how his passion for teaching others eventually led him to the independent space after spending nearly 30 years in the wirehouse world.   *Some of the common misnomers that many advisors have on what it means to be an independent financial advisor.   *The key differentiators between t...