XYPN Radio / Building Your Firm

Episode No. 400 | November 13, 2024

XYPN’s 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE

With Alan Moore and Michael E. Kitces

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What’s the real trajectory of an RIA? How early should you start hiring, and is a niche worth it? Co-Founders Alan Moore and Michael Kitces hit the stage at XYPN LIVE 2024 to discuss insights from the seventh-annual Benchmarking Study on episode 400 of XYPN Radio. Each year, the study …

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Episode No. 399 | October 30, 2024

Redefining Success In Your Financial Planning Firm

With Brenna Baucum, CFP®, CTS™

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome Brenna Baucum, CFP®, CTS™, founder of Collective Wealth Planning. Just 21 months after launching her firm in Salem, Oregon, Brenna has already reached significant milestones, with 21 clients and $21 million in assets under management. Brenna s …

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Episode No. 398 | October 16, 2024

Supporting Childfree Clients with Financial Planning and Beyond

With Jay Zigmont, PhD, MFA, CFP® and Bri Conn

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, we sit down with Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth®, and Bri Conn, the firm's Chief Experience Officer, to dive into the unique financial planning needs of childfree individuals. With over 25% of the population identifying as childfree, Jay and Br …

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Episode No. 397 | October 02, 2024

Empowering Internationally Born Clients Through Financial Planning

With Jane Mepham, CFP®

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In this episode, we sit down with Jane Mepham, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Elgon Financial Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in serving foreign-born individuals. Originally from Kenya, Jane shares her journey to the U.S. to study computer science and how a la …

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Episode No. 396 | September 18, 2024

Leading a Growing Advisory Firm

With Nathan Donohue CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, CLTC®

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, I chat with Nathan Donohue CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, CLTC®, co-founder and partner at Consilio Wealth Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nathan shares his experience transitioning his team from a broker-dealer in 2021 and what it takes to r …

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Episode No. 395 | September 04, 2024

Mastering Talent Acquisition: Insights on Recruiting and Retaining Top Financial Planning Professionals

With Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome back Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®, the founder and CEO of New Planner Recruiting. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Caleb brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on what it takes to attract and retain top talent in advi …

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Episode No. 383 | March 20, 2024

Grow Your Firm Faster by Leveraging Your Former Career

with Mike Zung

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Today I am thrilled to welcome Mike Zung, CFP®, founder of Java Wealth Planning, an RIA based in Kansas City, Missouri to XYPN Radio. Mike's path is a testament to the power of perseverance and strategic planning in the financial advising industry. His background in tech architecture …

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Episode No. 382 | March 06, 2024

Leveraging Your Wirehouse Experience to Shape Your Fee-only Firm

With Jennifer Kang

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I'm so excited to return as the full-time host of XYPN Radio! And what a great episode to kick off with. Joining me is XYPN member Jennifer Kang, CFP®, founder of JWK Financial, a thriving RIA based out of New York. Jennifer shares her incredible journey and how she leveraged two deca …

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