The Advisor Journey

In this episode, Altruist’s Head of Investments, Adam Grealish, joins Jason and Dasarte for a conversation about the significant–often overlooked–value of tax management. Adam unpacks strategies with the potential to improve clients’ after-tax, after-fee returns to the tune of 1-2% per year. The discussion also includes an overview of Altruist’s forthcoming automated tax management tool, TaxIQ. Fo...

Dasarte recaps our conversation with Ben Beck, the co-founder of  Beck Bode. Dasarte highlights three important take aways for all advisors and explains how you can apply the idea of radical honesty to your firm.    ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs...

In this episode, Ben Beck, the co-founder of  Beck Bode, explores the strategies that have fueled his firm’s impressive growth. He highlights the transformative role of radical honesty in cultivating trust and enduring client relationships, which has been pivotal in driving exponential growth. Ben shares compelling stories and lessons from his journey, particularly his philosophy of “losing to win...

In this episode, Dasarte offers a detailed recap of his insightful conversation with Charesse Spiller, the founder of Level Best. He explores Charesse's groundbreaking H.O.T. framework for achieving operational excellence. Dasarte unpacks the intricacies of this theory and provides practical, actionable strategies for seamlessly integrating these principles into your firm’s operations today.....

 In this episode, we're joined by Charesse Spiller, founder of Level Best, to explore the transformative‬ power of operational excellence. Charesse dives deep into the principles and strategies that underpin a‬ smoothly functioning business operation. She illustrates how streamlining workflows, refining processes,‬ and fostering a culture of efficiency can not only improve day-to-day producti...

  On this live episode of The Advisor Journey, host Dasarte Yarnway is joined by guests Wes White of Patriot Wealth, Alex Newman of Grape Wealth Management, and Jason Ray of Zenith Wealth for a dynamic conversation on the unexpected, powerful ways to reach new levels of client trust. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyon...

Altruist CFO Marc Greenberg joins Jason and Dasarte to provide an insider's perspective on the events that took place internally following backlash from Altruist advisors over a poorly communicated fee schedule update. The conversation gives a behind-the-scenes look at Altruist operations and highlights the value of listening to customers. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial...

Dasarte recaps and highlights three important takeaways from our conversation with Jeremy Walter, founder of Fident Financial.  ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs...

Jason and Dasarte break down the newest product from the modern custodian: Altruist Cash. Now, advisors no longer have to decide between pushing clients to third-party solutions for higher yield on cash, or settling for the low-yield offerings for cash provided by their legacy custodian. The cash product is available to advisors using any custodian. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make finan...

Jeremy Walter, founder of Fident Financial, joins Jason and Dasarte for an inspiring conversation about his decision to stop growing his firm. In an environment that glorifies exponential growth stories, Jeremy chose to press pause in one area of his life to focus more intentionally on others. The episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand and recognize what it means to have enough....

Dasarte breaks down this week’s episode with Greg Lessard of Aspen Wealth Management. The conversation highlights the importance of serving clients who share your passions and interests and how achieving “founder-market-fit” empowers advisors to be authentic at work — a key component for long-term success and overall happiness in this industry.   ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financia...

Aspen Leaf Wealth Management founder Greg Lessard breaks down his journey in building a client base that aligns with his ESG values. The conversation highlights the importance of serving clients who share your passions and interests and how achieving “founder-market-fit” empowers advisors to be authentic at work — a key component for long-term success and overall happiness in this industry.   ABOU...

Dasarte recaps his discussion with Jason on what to do beyond $100M. In this episode, he provides three key takeaways for a practical guide for advisors on the complexities of expanding their firm efficiently. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start,...

Jason Wenk and Dasarte Yarnway discuss scaling a firm beyond $100 million, focusing on client service, team expansion, and compliance. They offer insights into managing growth, marketing, and hiring strategies. The episode serves as a practical guide for advisors on the complexities of expanding their firm efficiently.   ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affo...

Dasarte recaps a powerful episode with Financial Advisor Coach, Steve Sanduski. In this episode, he recounts his top three takeaways from last week's episode and the one piece of advice that can lead to elevated business practices, mental wellbeing, and growth for your firm.   ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone....

Financial Advisor Coach Steve Sanduski shares powerful learnings from his experiences helping grow a corporate RIA from $0 to $1.8 billion and coaching countless advisors in building authentic practices. This episode is packed with a-ha moments around storytelling, content creation, and keys to creating a sustainable practice as an independent advisor. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make fi...

Dasarte recaps insightful reflections, highlights, and learnings from top episodes of 2023. In last week’s episode, Jason and Dasarte offer advisors a bold forecast for new trends in the year to come and dive into the success that comes from a "think big, operate small" mentality.    ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible...

Join Jason and Dasarte for insightful reflections, highlights, and learnings from top episodes of 2023. They offer advisors a bold forecast for new trends in the year to come and dive into the success that comes from a "think big, operate small" mentality. For lovers of sports metaphors, this episode will not disappoint. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better,...

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Dasarte recaps a powerful conversation with him and Jason on the ethical considerations surrounding AI in finance and how financial advisors can balance technology and the human touch.  ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run,...

Jason and Dasarte discuss the ethical considerations surrounding AI in finance and how financial advisors can balance technology and the human touch. The hosts also share practical insights on how advisors can integrate AI seamlessly into their practices, unlocking new avenues for growth and client satisfaction. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, a...

Join Altruist's Founder and CEO, Jason Wenk, for a candid retrospective and a glimpse into Altruist's future. This keynote, from Altruist’s Advisor Summit, promises a behind-the-scenes look at the product roadmap and strategies set to unfold in 2024 and beyond. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist i...

Host Dasarte Yarnway recaps our episode, gets candid on his “why” for being a financial advisor, and what a financial advisor can do to find their why and better serve their clients.  ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their pract...

EPISODE SUMMARY:  The best advisors can navigate the emotional nuances of client relationships with compassion and curiosity. Unfortunately, when financial professionals mistake discovery meetings for data-gathering meetings, they begin the planning process without clearly understanding the client’s “why.” In this episode, Saundra Davis of Sage Financial Planning and Emlen Miles Mattingly of GenNe...

EPISODE SUMMARY: Dasarte recaps our conversation with Brandon Gratez of Gratez Wealth. In this episode, Dasarte breaks down the top three takeaways and what RIAs can do to maintain a 99% client retention rate.  ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start...

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Brandon Graetz joins Jason and Dasarte to discuss how providing top-notch service to acquired clients has helped him build a firm that now grows entirely through referrals. He demonstrates the value of mastering the fundamentals of client service – and the positive impact this has on the economics of an acquisition. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice bett...