Episode No. 375 | November 29, 2023
Building Eden: Exploring The Heart Of Year One In A New RIA
With Nycole Freer
Many of our recent guests have discussed how things are 2, 3, and 4 years after starting. But what about when you’re in the thick of it? Our guest today, Nycole Freer, founder of Eden Financial is only 8 months into her solo RIA journey and tells us what it’s like! After navigating th …
Episode No. 374 | November 15, 2023
When Your Life Partner Makes for the Best Business Partner
With Tim and Alexis Woodward
Join us on this episode of XYPN Radio as we introduce you to Tim and Alexis Woodward, co-founders of Blend Wealth. These financial planners decided to blend not just their lives but also their financial expertise, serving blended families and business owners. Discover how they've dive …
Episode No. 373 | November 01, 2023
XYPN’s 2023 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE
With Alan Moore & Michael Kitces
UPDATE: We've published a deeper dive into the stats HERE! What does it look like to scale your RIA and how long does it take? How big of an impact does it really make to have a niche? When should you start hiring, and who should it be when you do? Co-Founders Alan Moore and Michael K …
Episode No. 372 | October 18, 2023
How To Find Success While Doing the Next Right Thing
With Mike Kelly
Doing the right thing in the financial world often involves speaking up and knowing when to go your own way. This is in no way an easy thing, but has time and time again been a source of joy for advisors. Our guest today, Mike Kelly, CFA®, CFP®, and founder of Switchback Financial has …
Episode No. 369 | September 06, 2023
Empowering Your Finances: Lessons from Ministry to Money Management
With Jeff Clark
Join us for an insightful episode as we extend a warm welcome to XYPN member Jeff Clark CFP®, founder of Redwood Money. From youth ministry to personal finance, Jeff’s journey wasn’t simple. In his church, Jeff offered to help his peers with their finances, but soon had the attention …
Episode No. 367 | August 09, 2023
How Resilience and Community Paved a Path to Success
With Leland Gross
We often hear how the network of support and connection that XYPN offers is a strong component of success. In today's episode, we learn that for our guest, Leland Gross, CFP®, the founder of PeaceLink Financial Planning, "community" wasn't just a benefit, it was essential after a life …
Episode No. 366 | July 26, 2023
When Taking Custody & Engaging Virtual Assistance is Right For Your RIA
With Kate Yearwood Young
If you’re wondering whether taking custody of client accounts and a virtual assistant is right for your independent advisory firm, this episode’s for you! Taking custody can be a scary decision, but sometimes it's the right one. Just ask XYPN member Kate Yearwood Young, CFA, CFP®, fou …
Episode No. 365 | July 13, 2023
How to Mine the Market to Find & Maximize Your Niche
With Marlon Wesh
If you are interested in learning highly effective, yet simple ways to use data-driven market research to find and maximize your niche, this episode is for you! In this candid and informative conversation with XYPN member Marlon Wesh, MBA, founder of Wesh Financial, we learn how Marlo …
