The Perfect RIA

There can always be an excuse or a reason to not do something, but what if, instead, you just choose to push through and get uncomfortable to make changes in yourself and your practice? In this episode, Matt is joined by Bryan Garris from TriaGen, to talk about getting uncomfortable and how having an accountability partner can help you achieve your tough goals. Bryan will share how he transitioned...

It's possible to embrace technology to improve upon tried and true practices when it comes to communication. Video is a great way to correspond with your clients in a unique, personalized way that requires fairly minimal effort. In this episode, Matt and Micah discuss how they've utilized video messaging in their firms to improve the client experience and create additional touchpoints; however, no...

What would you do if you had to come up with a way to double your productivity? What if, through your extreme accountability, you had to graduate clients? Are you and your team on the same page in regard to what is considered delivering massive value to your clients? Listen in as we recap this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this weeks episodes: What If You HAD To Double Your Product...

Does discovering that your clients have been receiving greater than usual touchpoints automatically mean that more value is being delivered? In today's episode, Jamie will go in-depth on why you need to have clear metrics in your firm, a clear definition of what it means to deliver massive value to your clients, and filters to determine what is and isn't value. http://bit.ly/3ZSwBen

Sometimes, in order to make extreme changes in your practice, it takes a mastermind and extreme accountability to push you toward those changes. On this episode, Matt is joined by Chris Michalman of Integrated Financial Partners in Derry, NH, to talk about how he first implemented surge in his practice and his experience in graduating clients. Matt and Chris will share the emotional aspect that go...

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Because of this, we also have the opportunity to reset every single day to determine how to spend those hours and choose to double productivity and crush the day. In this episode, Matt and Micah discuss their top recommendations for how you can improve your productivity. It's easy to let small moments distract you from your work, but that time adds up and ta...

Are you having real, authentic conversations and discussions about what is working in your practice and do you have someone who will tell you when what you're doing isn't working? If you work in a multigenerational practice, at what point should you start looking at succession planning? Are you telling yourself that everything you do is for your family and then nothing putting them first? Listen i...

Do you say and believe that everything that you do is for your family, and then not include them in your plans or put your goals ahead of them? On today's episode, Jamie gets into questions you need to ask yourself to fully understand whether you're being true to yourself and putting your family first. She'll also provide guidance on ways to involve your family in your plans, as well as why it's i...

What happens when a senior advisor is looking to sell their practice to a junior advisor, but there's a large gap between the firm's valuation and the advisor's income? On today's What Works Wednesday, Matt is joined by Harris Baltch from Dynasty Financial Partners to share his recommendations for advisors who may be considering selling their practice, as well as an advisor who may be considering...

Through the success of their own practices and in looking at other rockstar advisors, Matt and Micah have learned that there are similarities and a consistent formula for success. The Perfect RIA was created to share that message and encourage advisors to be authentic and transparent. On today's episode, Matt and Micah discuss the mission of The Perfect RIA and the importance of surrounding yourse...

How do you determine whether your activities are propelling you forward or just playing office? What are some lessons for advisors who have recently started their own RIA? Have you taken an inventory of repeatable processes, and what plans are you taking to achieve your goals? Listen in as we recap this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this week's episodes: Why Is Playing Office Such...

Do processes and procedures exist in your own mind or are you taking the time to write it down so that you team knows what to do? How often do you spend time looking out the window at what others have versus looking at yourself to see how you can achieve your goals? How do you handle failures, which are inevitable in life? On today's episode, Jamie goes through steps to increase your productivity...

When making a move to start your own RIA, what will help you determine what type of practice you want to have and who you want to work with? In today's episode, Matt is joined by Nick Covyeau of Swell Financial to share his experience during his first year of starting his RIA. Nick will share the importance of determining and focusing on your niche, as well as how he's focusing on client onboardin...

Do you think playing office means that you're at your desk playing solitaire? We all need downtime, and we all play office, but what's more important is whether you are performing your productive activities first, those that will move the needle, or if you're spending your day 'researching.' On today's episode, Matt and Micah discuss one of their biggest pet peeves with advisors who play office bu...

What end of the spectrum are you planning to be on in terms of adding value through tax planning with your clients? How do you start creating and implementing processes so you're not constantly reinventing the wheel? How many times are you interrupted by notifications and messages? Listen in as we cover this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this week's episodes: Tax Planning In 2023 [...

Instant messaging is an all-day meeting with random people invited and no agenda. Does this help you to be productive and meet your goals, and does this help your team do the same? In today's episode, Jamie shares the reason for boundaries and why you need to be purposeful with your time. She'll also share why you need to help your team members be intentional with their day and not let notificatio...

As an advisor, you are responsible for coordinating and understanding how everything is connected between you, your clients, and the custodian. On today's episode, Matt is joined by Cameo Roberson from Atlas Park Consulting to share why having systems and processes in place are vital to your growth. They'll discuss how you need to know how you communicate with the custodian and why professional pu...

Willpower is not enough! If you're familiar with this statement, then what is your plan to make 2023 your best year ever? On today's episode, Matt and Micah take a look at how you can kick off the year by adding value to your clients through tax planning. There are numerous tax planning opportunities, and while you don't need to take on everything the first time, tax planning is becoming more pred...

How often do you find yourself saying that you're at capacity and how realistic are the numbers you associate with your practice? How do you handle challenging situations as well as overcoming negativity? When you are looking at setting up your goals, how big are those goals, and are you creating a plan to achieve them? Listen in as we recap this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this...

When looking at your next goals, do you have a plan in place and think about all the actionable steps to meet your goal, or is it just a wish? On today's episode, Jamie will take you through a step-by-step process of figuring out what that goal should be (hint: it should scare you) and how to make it a reality. http://bit.ly/3jqUF7m

Each one of us has challenges that we face throughout our lives, and it's easy to get swept up in the negativity and head trash. On today's episode, Matt is joined again by attorney Rich Chen to share his experience growing up blind and how he overcame his own challenges by focusing on positivity, surrounding himself with positive influences, and tuning out negativity. Rich will also share how the...

It's easy to say and assume that you're at capacity, because what else are you doing with all your time? But if you're claiming that you're researching and just too busy, then we're here to tell you that you've been drinking your own Kool-Aid. On today's episode, Matt and Micah discuss how by looking at your REAL numbers or having someone else call you out on what you claim your real numbers are,...

When you look to your goals for the next year, are you being specific and intentional about them? As an advisor, what lessons do you focus on for the day-to-day strategies of your business, and what's the importance of your time and value? What is important to consider when implementing a transition within your office and communicating that to your clients? Listen in as we recap this week's highli...

In the fourth and final episode on family offices, Jamie wraps up by sharing questions from advisors on how to handle transitions within a multigenerational practice. Jamie will provide her experience and thoughts on who should attend client meetings, agreements on commission and revenue, how to inform clients, and whether a coach is helpful. If you missed Jamie's prior episodes on this topic, be...

How do you translate lessons that you learn into day-to-day strategies? On this What Works Wednesday, Matt is joined by Dustin Corrente, the Managing Director for Prudential Advisors Mid-Atlantic Financial Group, to talk about how he utilized Matt's book Delivering Massive Value as part of the curriculum in a team meeting and how he helps other advisors learn to run their business.  Dustin will sh...