For Advisors By Advisors

Evan J. Mayer sits down with Tiago Lima, partner at Sovereign Wealth Strategy Group out of Colorado Springs, the first FABA guest who made the leap from the captive insurance world to the independent channel. Tiago Lima's participation in the For Advisors By Advisors podcast is independent of his activity as a financial advisor with Raymond James.  

For advisors considering independence, this episode is full of real-world perspective. Evan J. Mayer sits down with Paul Wood of Agility Wealth Management to talk about why advisors leave wirehouses, what holds them back, and how the right independent platform can create room for growth. They also discuss recruiting, succession, private equity, RIA models, and what it takes to support advisors acr...

FABA is back — and we brought a (potential) co-host. In this Season 3 kickoff of For Advisors By Advisors, host Evan J. Mayer sits down with longtime friend and fellow advisor Scott Brown of Edgewater Family Wealth for an unfiltered, "in-the-trenches" conversation between two advisors who've seen it all — the wins, the mistakes, the home-office headaches, and everything in between. This one we're...

In this episode, we speak with Duncan MacPherson, CEO of Pareto Systems. Duncan is one of the most world renown Financial Advisor Coaches in the world.  He co-authored “The Advisor Playbook” and “the Blue Square Method”.  Duncan goes into how advisors that are at the top build without the goal of building.  How advisors become attractive and why advisors should never ask for referrals to be a top...

In this episode, we speak with Matt Middleton, Founder and CEO at Future Proof.  We go over the concept and the beginnings of Future Proof along with the what, when, why, where, and how.   We spend time going over the start of the idea to now, 3 years later,  the most recognized Financial Advisor “Festival” on the planet.  We asked Matt a ton of questions to learn how advisors are taking advantage...

In this episode, we talk with Joshua Brown, CEO at Ritholtz Wealth Management.  We go over a variety of topics such as how he started Ritholtz Wealth Management with $60 million in assets to just surpass $5 billion dollars today.  We also spoke about behavioral finance and why today the fiduciary standard is all that is important.  Josh is a fantastic writer as well with a blog “The Reformed Broke...

In this episode, we speak with Lance Cibik, CFP® CIMA® AAMS®, Adversity into Fuel : Elite Performance in Wealth, Wellness, & Life Mastery | Transformational Speaking & Coaching.  We go over his past roles as an educator to financial advisors looking to change their process.  We talk on a variety of subjects from keeping advice simple to keeping the complexities of the business behind the s...

In this episode we talk with Todd Fosnow, Wealth Management Specialist, The Infinity Group, Raymond James.  We discussed why advisors make the move from the employee side of the business to the independent side.  With many firms offering multiple platforms, the ability to move from one to the other can make a lot of sense.  We also discussed how Todd grew his practice and the move to transitioning...

In this episode, we speak with Paul G. McManus, Book Author, and Founder of MCMF Publishing.  We went over how books can be a marketing concept that financial advisors should consider.  Also, how to use the book to market to the segment you want to attract.  We also spent some time going over how to use LinkedIn effectivity to market yourself and get more business.  I hope you enjoy it!  Did this...

In this episode, we chat with Bob Alger, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor, Alger Financial, Raymond James.  We speak on a variety of things like why to leave Edward Jones. Also, why choose Raymond James for Independence?  Bob also spoke to us from his journey as a brand new advisor to one who is producing over 3 million in revenue.  Hope you enjoy it!   Did this podcast get you to take action...

In this episode, we speak with David Ogman, Wealth Advisor with Fortuna Wealth.  We speak about many issues including making the switch from Financial Advisor to Banker and then taking the big step back to Financial Advisor.  We also spoke about why an advisor that considers themselves a “rainmaker” might be better off joining an existing office while still owning their book and being independent....

In this episode, we speak with Chris Fluehr, Trust Consultant, Raymond James Trust, N.A.  We talk about a variety of issues such as should clients name an individual or a corporate trustee.  When does it make sense to use one another?  We also talk about the freedom independents have in using different corporate trustee.  We also spoke about when a financial advisor should consider a different car...

In this episode we talk with Jon Anik, Lead Play by Play Commentator for the UFC and Host of the Anik and Florian Podcast.  We talked about Jon's start in the business, to advancing to the UFC, and then becoming the lead play by play.  We talk the gambit from how Jon found out he was in the lead spot to what a day working with Joe Rogan is like.  We also talked about the political landscape of the...

In this episode we talk with M Scott Brown, Founder of Edgewater Family Wealth.  We talk about all things financial advisor such as growing at scale, building a team, and the right way to manage clients.  We talk about Scott’s history in the business from a newbie advisor to one of the top advisors in the country.   Scott shares his story and how he likes to manage assets.  I hope you enjoy it!  ...

In this episode, we talk with Jacob Turner, Co-Founder, Moment Private Wealth.  Jacob was once a major league baseball player for 11 seasons.  Since then, he has found his new passion as a financial advisor.  Jacob talks about what it was like educating himself in finance to finding the next thing that drives him like baseball did.  He is growing a thriving practice and recently started his own po...

In this episode, we talk with Thomas Kopelman, Co-Founder & Financial Planner at AllStreet Wealth. We go over his new growing practice and how he is finding huge success using his podcast and social media presence to create new business.  We also go over how his practice charges today and what they expect that to change to in the future.  Tom took his business from zero in 2021 to A thriving p...

In this episode, we talk with Adam Schwartz, Director of Philanthropy, American Cancer Society.  We spoke about his start as a financial advisor and the difference from working at a smaller, regional bank to working inside of a massive bank and the pros and cons of each.  We also spoke about Adam’s journey to leaving the business in going into a chartable role working for the American Cancer Socie...

In this episode, we talk with Tom Henske, CFP, Founder, Total Cents. We went over Sunsetting from the business and what the future holds for Tom going forward. We went over his career in the business and discussed what newer advisors should consider.   We also spent time going over the work Tom is doing to educate families on financial planning and also his new work with the college players.  Hope...

In this episode, we speak with Philip Waxelbaum, Founder and Principal at Masada Consulting, LLC.  We go over his history in the business, how the business has changed, and where advisors are going now a days.  As an expert witness in arbitration cases, we went over some great stories of Advisors leaving the right and wrong way.  We also went over succession and how to look for a qualified buyer. ...

In this episode, we speak with Matt Landon, Interim CEO, Semmax Financial Group. We go over a wide array of topics like what it is like to just get licensed 6 years ago and then hop into the CEO role. We also speak about the experience that you get from having a mentor is so key to financial advisors success. We also spoke about how Matt’s company is considering evolving and how often a business s...

In this episode, we speak with Corey Walen, Managing Partner at Bridgemark Strategies.  We went over a variety of topics from compensation on the firms recruiting to where the trends are going on where advisors land.  We also spent time going over the dynamics in teams coming over and what that looks like on what channels they choose.  Corey is well known for his content on YouTube, LinkedIn, and...

In this episode, we speak with Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA, Practitioner and Educator of Tax-Efficient Retirement Planning & Investment Management. We talk with Andy about in just 3 years, he grew his practice extensively using the flat fee approach.  We also discussed his views on how other advisors charge and what he feels is most appropriate.  We went over his LinkedIn and how he uses it to...

In this episode, we talk with Matthew Jarvis, Co-Founder of The Perfect RIA.  We go over Matthew’s time in the business, from starting out with his father, to how during the 2008 crises his world changed, and he decided to go all in on “change”.  We also discuss Matthew’s podcast and outside ventures helping financial advisors excel.  We also spoke about “graduating clients” and how that can be a...

In this episode, we speak with Anthony R. Ruffalo, CFP®, Owner and Founder of Ruffalo Wealth Management.  This is a two-part episode in which we dive into questions that Anthony has for other financial advisors and how he feels on these topics.  I give my points of view on them, and Anthony delivers with his thoughts.  We broke this podcast into two different episodes and add a lot of valuable con...

In this episode, we speak with Anthony R. Ruffalo, CFP®, Owner and Founder of Ruffalo Wealth Management.  This is a two-part episode in which we dive into questions that Anthony has for other financial advisors and how he feels on these topics.  I give my points of view on them, and Anthony delivers with his thoughts.  We broke this podcast into two different episodes and add a lot of valuable con...