Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa

Topics discussed include: *Breaking news on the launch of the Strategic Wealth Services Hybrid model, its industry impacts, and benefits to advisors. *A breakdown of the advisor-first approach that is at the heart of the Strategic Wealth Services model. *The importance of Transition Assistance as a key differentiator in LPL’s Strategic Wealth Services model. *An explanation of the “pod” concept, a...

This episode is packed with stories from Stephen’s US Navy SEAL career, each drawing a direct correlation for listeners as to how the lessons Stephen learned during his time in service are applicable in today’s business environment. Among the topics discussed: *Motivational and leadership techniques that ensure maximum organizational efficiency. *Planning for the uncomfortable when you are comfort...

Topics discussed include: *Why starting your own RIA isn’t the only option for large producers who want to continue scaling their practices. *The false stigma surrounding closed technology systems. *How the phrase ‘simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’ is especially applicable to advisors when looking at technology. *Why maximizing the efficiency of your processes and systems is integral to a...

Key topics covered included: *The truth and brutality of advisor loyalty and how the current state of the industry is related. *How a leadership change can have strong effects on every member of a firm. *Why making a transition to a new firm is proving more beneficial than ever before. *Why some firms are taking the route of “quantity over quality” with regards to acquiring new talent. Frank pulls...

Key topics of the discussion include: *Current industry trends affecting advisor moves to independence and how Oppenheimer has uniquely positioned themselves to provide advisors structured independence within a boutique firm experience. *The Oppenheimer story including a journey through the firm’s distinguished history and its present successes as a leading global capital markets firm. *How Oppenh...

In this hard-hitting episode of Advisor Talk, advisors will learn exactly how to execute a strategic plan of action forward from a dynamic and powerful conversation as Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa is joined by not just one, but two, former U.S. Navy SEALs who put their vast mission driven expertise to work for the advantage of every financial advisor listening. Dave Rutherford is a f...

Frank and Jon put their decades of expertise to work providing thought leadership on:   The journey from practitioner to enterprise and managing your growth trajectory for scale and success.   The importance of creating a demonstratable value proposition for your practice and dialing in your processes for maximum market impact.   A deep dive discussion on CPA partnership potential and how these pa...

Topics discussed during the episode include: *How to use “who you are” to build your online presence. *Why many advisors have been reluctant to personalize their online presence and the potential consequences of that decision. *How advisors can bridge the gap between the personal side and professional side on their online platforms. *A breakdown of the different social media platforms and how to d...

In this episode of Advisor Talk, Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa is joined by Elite’s very own CMO, Tina Beck, for a detailed conversation tackling one of the most vital components of the digital marketing mix – Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Perspectives shared during the conversation include: *Why SEO needs to be considered a marketing fundamental in any branding strategy. *How to...

Key points that Frank conveys include: *The responsibility of protecting the culture of your organization. *Why Core Values are important and knowing how to hire against them. *The financial imperative of building out the right team and how this impacts scalability for any organization. *When to accept its time for you and an employee to part ways. *The leadership skills you can utilize now as a b...

Among the many topics covered by Frank and Nate are: * Nate Lenz’s unique financial services perspective and how those insights informed Concurrent’s model. * A ‘behind the scenes’ take on Concurrent and the firm’s methodology which looks beyond production alone to support advisors in growing their practices. . * Why allowing advisors to maintain their identity, while still providing them with sca...

Key topics covered by Frank and Libet include: *The Concourse Financial Group value proposition and how Libet’s own career trajectory informs how she implements resources for advisor success. *The importance of technology innovation to advisor achievement and how Concourse has applied this insight within their own organization. *Why having access to a comprehensive support team is a necessary addi...

Among the topics discussed are: *The importance of picking a firm whose culture aligns with your goals, both personally and professionally. *Commoditization within the current recruiting market and how that translates for advisors. *The benefits of being transparent about your goals and practice vision when negotiating with potential new firm partners. *Unexpected negatives brought to the table wi...

Key points of discussion include: *A breakdown of recent advisor trends, including where advisors are transitioning and why. *An analysis of models offered by LPL, their key differentiators, and how advisors are applying those services to their own process and practice needs. *A deep dive into the LPL Strategic Wealth Services (SWS) model, using football’s RPO offense as a metaphor, for the impact...

Among the many topics Frank and Vince cover are: *How Vince’s decades of experience in the wirehouse space led him to a career championing supported independence. *The current state of financial advisor recruiting, its industry impacts, and what trends will influence advisor transitions in the coming months. *The Sanctuary Wealth value proposition and the key differentiators of the firm’s supporte...

Topics discussed include: *The origin story of f3Logic and how a focus on innovation has served to inform the evolution of the firm. *f3Logic business strategies, including the firm’s focus on portability, technology, and autonomy, and how they scale these components for the benefit of their advisors. *Strategic guidance advisors can use to create better valuations for their own practices and comm...

Among the topics Frank and Dale discuss are: *the difference between simply hiring and seeking out talent and the value in looking across industry sectors to find the right employees with the right skill set. *values based hiring principles and why establishing your company’s core values is a step fundamental to attracting and retaining the right talent. *delivering a high level of service as an i...

Among the many topics covered are: *the Raymond James story, its affiliation options, and how the firm’s resources and tools can be leveraged by advisors to expand capacity, bolster productivity and processes, and ultimately deepen client relationships. *the state of advisor recruiting, its industry impacts, and what trends will influence advisor moves to independence in the months ahead. *how flu...

Key topics of the discussion include: *Current industry trends affecting advisor moves to independence and how Oppenheimer has uniquely positioned themselves to provide advisors structured independence within a boutique firm experience. *The Oppenheimer story including a journey through the firm’s distinguished history and its present successes as a leading global capital markets firm. *How Oppenh...

Key discussion topics covered by Frank and Rita include: *How surrounding yourself with the right team is paramount to building a practice that makes its mark on the industry. *The independent model shift towards “be supported, be free” and how the intersection of technology, compliance, and operational resources impact advisor performance. *Why the pandemic changed advisor-firm partner relationsh...

In this episode of Advisor Talk, Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa and President Dale Dempsey are joined by Clare Kiesel, Senior Vice President, Business Development, LPL Independent Employee Channel, for a conversation that goes beyond surface level and peels back the current on the specifics behind the LPL Linsco model, why advisors are gravitating to the option, and how the model has r...

Among the topics Frank and Matt cover are: *Fostering advisor autonomy within a practice as a catalyst for learning and growth, while maintaining an overall culture committed to high performance levels. *Tactics for implementing technology solutions to create a better client service model. *Efficiency as an obsession and how systems and processes are vital to scalable practice growth. *The psychol...

Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa and President Dale Dempsey commemorate the occasion with a trip down memory lane as they cover episode highlights, the production journey of Advisor Talk, and their best memories from the podcast recording experience. Milestones discussed by Frank and Dale include: *their favorite podcast episodes, the reasons why these episodes resonated, and the importa...

In particular, this episode focuses on client solicitations when making a move. Topics covered by Frank and Brian include:   Understanding your employment agreement, its restrictions, and how these can impact a transitioning advisor.   The importance of knowing before your move the policies of the firm you are transitioning to, as well as the firm you are moving from.   What to do and what not to...

Key topics covered in the conversation include: *The top automation strategies financial advisors need to employ now that have the most substantial and positive practice impact. *Simplifying and replicating efficient business processes as the foundation for sustainable business growth and increased profit. *How financial advisors can use process and planning tools to create replicable efficiencies...