Ep 378: Scaling Growth At 1/4th The Cost Of M&A By Wading Through The "No's" Of SmartAsset Leads with Michael Collins
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by Michael Kitces
1d ago
Michael Collins is the CEO and Founder of WinCap Financial, an RIA based out of Boston that oversees $80 million in assets under management for 70 client households. Since 2021, Michael has distinguished himself by growing his firm by over $10 million in assets under management annually, utilizing leads purchased through SmartAsset and investing $5,000 per month, which has allowed him to achieve a return of $10,000 in recurring revenue within less than 100 days. Listen in as Michael shares insights into his marketing and content creation strategies, including maintaining a $5,000 per month mar ..read more
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Ep 377: Navigating A Major Health Event While Keeping Your Advisory Firm Going And Growing with Meredith Moore
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by Michael Kitces
1w ago
Meredith Moore is the Founder and CEO of Artisan Financial Strategies, a hybrid advisory firm based out of Georgia that oversees $77 million in assets under management for 120 client households. Despite facing a daunting diagnosis of a 7cm Glioblastoma tumor in her brain in 2005—which led to years of surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy—Meredith remarkably kept her firm operational and thriving, growing it to over $1 million in annual revenue while still serving her clients. Listen in as Meredith shares how she navigated significant challenges and drove her firm’s growth through strategic ea ..read more
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Ep 375: Running 20+ Client Meetings Per Week By Systematizing The Meeting Prep And Follow-Up Process with Rob Schultz
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by Michael Kitces
3w ago
Rob Schultz is the Senior Partner of NWF Advisory, a hybrid firm based out of Los Angeles, where he oversees nearly $500 million in assets under management for 200 households. Rob has uniquely developed a streamlined meeting process with a standardized agenda that enables him to focus on individual client needs while managing over 20 meetings weekly, ensuring his firm's growth is both sustainable and efficient. Listen in as Rob shares how he efficiently manages those meetings through a structured agenda and the assistance of a paraplanner for preparation, alongside utilizing Microsoft Word's a ..read more
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Ep 374: Turning Your Marketing Loss Leader Into A Positive Revenue Diversifier By Getting Clear About The Value with Dianne Nolin
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by Michael Kitces
1M ago
Dianne Nolin is the Managing Partner of Argent Bridge Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based out of Virginia that oversees $500 million in assets under management for 350 households. Dianne uniquely enhanced her firm's marketing and profitability by transforming its loss-leading divorce financial planning service into a profitable revenue stream, recognizing its value and charging appropriately for the extensive time invested by her team. This shift in strategy capitalized on the existing benefits provided to clients and ensured fair compensation for their efforts. Listen in as Dianne shares h ..read more
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Ep 373: Transitioning To Launch A New RIA By Taking On Passive Investors For Startup Capital With Ben Hockema
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by Michael Kitces
1M ago
Ben Hockema is the Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, an RIA based out of Illinois that oversees $100 million in assets under management for 55 households. Ben's unique journey in the advisory world saw him rise from intern to partner over 13 years at a growing firm, only to discover a cultural mismatch. He navigated this challenge by engaging passive equity investors for his new startup RIA, enabling him to acquire a portion of his client base and establish the business he truly envisioned. Listen in as Ben shares his strategic journey in the financial advisory world and details his rap ..read more
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Ep 372: Quadrupling Revenue By Restructuring Your Business Model To Reflect Your Entire Value To Clients with Melody Townsend
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by Michael Kitces
1M ago
Melody Townsend is the President of Townsend Financial Planning, an RIA based out of Kentucky that oversees $112 million in assets under management for 160 client households. Embracing a transformative business model, Melody's strategy centered around providing a comprehensive suite of services, blending financial planning with investment management. This significant shift from a fee-based to a value-based model underpinned the firm's remarkable growth trajectory, leading to a near-million-dollar revenue stream. Listen in as Melody shares the intricacies of her 20-year journey, detailing the p ..read more
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Ep 371: Pairing Equity Appreciation Rights With Partnership Equity To Retain Long-Term Advisor Talent With David Savir
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by Michael Kitces
1M ago
David Savir is the Co-Founder and CEO of Element Pointe Family Office, a fee-only RIA based out of Miami that oversees almost $1.6 billion in assets under management for 50 client households. David's unique approach at Element Pointe, developed over eight years and catering to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, involves an Equity Appreciation Rights plan that allows team members to share in the firm's growth. After a 3-4 year vesting period, key members can invest their earnings into becoming future partners, gaining equity, voting rights, and a place on the management team. Listen in as ..read more
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Ep 370: Leveraging Google Reviews To Generate Inbound Local Prospects with Tim Goodwin
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by Michael Kitces
2M ago
Tim Goodwin is the founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, an RIA based out of Georgia that oversees $275 million in assets under management for 370 client households. Tim's distinct approach involves a strong focus on search engine optimization, especially Google Reviews, alongside paid search ads to attract individuals actively seeking a "financial advisor near me." This strategy has resulted in a thriving prospecting pipeline, leading Tim to triple his minimum fee requirements over the past two years due to the overwhelming demand generated. Listen in as Tim shares his journey of building a ..read more
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Ep 369: Breaking Through To New Growth By Changing Your Mindset Around Hiring (Complementary) Team Members with Michelle Ogden
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by Michael Kitces
2M ago
Michelle Ogden is the founder of Ogden Wealth, an RIA based out of Florida that oversees $50 million in assets under management for 120 households. Unique in her approach, Michelle chose a cautious and deliberate path for her business growth, avoiding rapid expansion and minimal staff reliance for over a decade. This strategy, however, led to a pivotal moment where the business's success depended entirely on her, prompting her to partner with a TAMP and subsequently more than double her business by focusing on her core strengths. Listen in as Michelle shares her initial reluctance to enter the ..read more
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Ep 368: Getting Real Social Media Marketing Results By Focusing On Your (Ideal) Client's Desire To Learn With Thomas Kopelman
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by Michael Kitces
2M ago
Thomas Kopelman is the Co-Founder of AllStreet Wealth, a financial planning firm for millennial business owners and those with equity comp that has quickly grown to more than $500,000 of run-rate revenue generated from serving 70 ongoing households. Thomas stands out for his effective use of social media, particularly Twitter, to attract over 170 prospects this year by sharing concise, impactful blog posts. His content, though seemingly simple, directly addresses his audience's needs, making him the go-to financial advisor when they're ready to seek advice. Listen in as Thomas shares his journ ..read more
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