The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

With Tony Smith — CEO, Stonegate Investment Group Overview Tony Smith of Stonegate Investment Group discusses transitioning from UBS after 14 years and $4.4B in AUM to independence and building the business to $6B, including the motivations to make a change at this stage of his career, how they achieved such extraordinary growth in a short time, and much more.   Listen in… > Downloa...

An Annual Digest for Financial Advisors – 2024 Edition, with Louis Diamond Overview A compendium of advice extracted from 48 episodes of the 2024 season of the Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors, including the importance of your “Why,” the most compelling reasons for change, being a “true” fiduciary, unique value propositions, and more.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of th...

With Bill Good, Founder & Chairman, and Frantz Widmaier, Chief Executive Officer, Bill Good Marketing Overview A free session on accelerating growth via marketing with one of the leading firms in the wealth management industry. They offer advice on the value of content, the referral process, building strategic partnerships, CRMs and technology, and much more.   Listen in… > Down...

With Mindy Diamond & Louis Diamond Overview Mindy and Louis Diamond’s annual review is designed to provide guidance on the most impactful wealth management industry trends anticipated for 2025, including transitions, deals, comp, private equity, the wirehouse recruiting race, and more.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed b...

With Mike Quin – Managing Partner, DayMark Wealth Partners Overview Mike Quin, a former Market Manager at Wells Fargo, left the wirehouse world to launch DayMark Wealth Partners. Mike offers a candid perspective on his experience and how it motivated him and his team to build an independent firm focused on their clients, the strategies behind their extraordinary growth from $1B to $4B, and other v...

With Steve Brennan — Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth Solutions, Hamilton Lane Overview Steve Brennan, Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Solutions from one of the leading private markets firms offers a unique perspective on the space, including how democratized access has helped foster growth beyond the wirehouses, the impact on an advisor’s business, innovations and trends, an...

With Louis Diamond Overview Louis Diamond offers a perspective for UBS advisors on the firm’s compensation plan changes announced on November 21. It’s an episode for advisors who are curious about the updates and how they can use this knowledge to make informed decisions.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on th...

With Jason Diamond and Louis Diamond Overview Jason and Louis Diamond explore strategies for maximizing enterprise value, whether or not an advisor plans to move. Learn actionable insights, key business practices, short-term vs. long-term tactics, and real-world examples.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on th...

With Allan Boomer – Partner, Chief Investment Officer of Momentum Advisors Overview Allan Boomer, the CIO of Momentum Advisors, shares his journey from a working-class background to an internship at Merrill and later landing at Goldman. In this episode, he discusses leaving Goldman to gain the ability to act as a true fiduciary in independence, the role of diversity as his “superpower,” his vision...

With Susan McKenna, CEO, eMoney Overview Susan McKenna, CEO of eMoney, explores the fintech firm’s evolution, competitive edge, and the role of technology in wealth management. She discusses how eMoney’s tools foster client conversations and enhance experiences, shares insights on the future, and more.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinion...

With Dylan O’Shea, Partner, Quorum Private Wealth Overview Dylan O’Shea offers a unique perspective from a growing advisor with a long runway who could have easily opted for a transition check but instead chose independence. He discusses why he joined Quorum Private Wealth, the value of their shared vision, infrastructure, and more.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episo...

With Erin Rocchio, Managing Partner of Evolution Overview Advisors often face the fear of the unknown, feeling dissatisfied but stuck in “what ifs.” Erin Rocchio, coach and Managing Partner at Evolution, joins Mindy Diamond to share strategies that help advisors break free of this inertia, acknowledge fear, and open their minds to transformational change.   Listen in… > Download a t...

With Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview Many advisors are drawn to independence for the control and equity-building potential it offers, yet find themselves wondering if monetization in the short term might be the better way to go. Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond provide insights and guidelines to help advisors navigate these choices with strategies to assess factors like growth, profitabili...

With Carl Richards—CFP™, Content Creator, Thought Leader Overview Realizing common behavior gaps led Carl Richards to explore ways to simplify financial concepts and processes for clients. As a result, he’s become an industry thought leader who offers a unique perspective on the true value of an advisor and how to access that to better serve clients and foster growth.   Listen in… >...

With Nate Harris, Founder, Covenant Capital Overview Nate Harris recognized that the firm he first built his business at no longer aligned with what he deemed as his North Star. After extensive soul-searching and due diligence, he decided to leave his team at Merrill and opted for the independent broker dealer model, which he felt would allow him to achieve all he desired and then some.   Lis...

With Justin Berman—Co-Chairman at Cresset and Founder of Berman Capital Advisors Overview Justin Berman demonstrates an important concept: Change is constant. After a novel leap from Goldman Sachs to independence in 2010 and building the business from $1B to $5B in 10 years, he decided he needed to make a change to provide an even greater impact on his clients and business in the future. So he mer...

With Michael Henley, Founder & CEO of Brandywine Oak Private Wealth; Matt Liebman, CEO of Amplius Wealth Advisors, Jerry Davidse, CEO of Presilium Private Wealth Overview Three Merrill breakaways offer unique perspectives on the process of considering change, life outside the wirehouse, and filling the gaps that one might experience when leaving a big brand name behind to become an independent...

With Mindy Diamond and Jason Diamond Overview Jason Diamond turns the tables on Mindy who offers a first-hand glimpse into her book, Should I Stay or Should I Go?, created specifically for financial advisors who are looking to optimize their businesses or thinking through the biggest decision of their lives.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and o...

With Gordon “Gordy” Abel, CMO, Dynasty Financial Partners Overview Gordon “Gordy” Abel from Dynasty Financial Partners offers perspectives on why marketing matters, how to create and leverage a brand, the key aspects of an effective value proposition, and more for employees of an established firm or someone just launching a new independent entity.   Listen in… > Download a transcrip...

With CEO Jason Andrews, & COO Ross Bauer, Founders of Merritt Point Wealth Advisors Overview The “affiliation channel slide” has become a common path for many employee advisors seeking independence. Jason Andrews and Ross Bauer of Merritt Point Wealth Advisors share a story demonstrating how their transition from Wells Fargo PCG to FiNet resulted in tremendous growth opportunities.   List...

With John Bowen, CEO and Founder, CEG Worldwide, LLC Overview Industry coach John Bowen demonstrates how building and fostering the development of your “Dream Team” can be the game-changer your business is waiting for. It’s an episode that serves as a free coaching session with actionable advice for employee advisors and business owners alike.   Listen in… > Download a transcript of...

With Louis Diamond and Jason Diamond Overview Using the Diamond Consultants trademark data-driven analysis and insights on recruiting and deals, Louis and Jason Diamond share a “state of the recruiting industry” report for the first half of 2024, with perspectives on what to expect for the rest of the year.    Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and o...

With Matt Brown – Founder, Chairman, & CEO, CAIS Overview Matt Brown discusses the founding of CAIS and his vision to democratize alternatives (alts) investing and open up access to firms of all sizes. He shares how technology helped transform the independent space and provides an extraordinary growth engine for firms. Plus, he offers his thoughts in the inaugural Founder’s Blueprint segment....

With Russell Crow and William “Billy” Diehl — Partners, Managing Directors, Beacon Pointe Overview The first breakaway team to join Beacon Pointe Advisors offers a perspective on change at the wirehouses, the value of being a true fiduciary, the responsibility to a client and advisor’s business on serving an expanding list of client needs, taking a long-term look at the business, and m...

With Jeremy Holly, Executive Vice President Strategic Business Development and Jared Fingeret, Senior Vice President—LPL Financial Overview Succession and monetization are hot topics for advisors in every model. LPL Financial’s Liquidity and Succession program representatives discuss what advisors, independent business owners, and next gens need to consider as they grow their businesses and explor...