Episode No. 376 | December 13, 2023
Mind Over Money: How One RIA Owner Is Crafting A New Narrative In Finance
With Maggie Klokkenga
In this episode of XYPN Radio, we’re joined by XYPN member Maggie Klokkenga, the founder of Make A Money MindShift. Maggie's journey is a testament to the transformative power of financial coaching. Starting her career as a CPA, she eventually transitioned to a large firm in St. Louis …
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. 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. 371 | October 04, 2023
How Life’s Detours Can Support Your Dream Job
A Conversation with Natalie Taylor
Your RIA journey isn’t just an upwards climb from where you are to where you want to be. It can include things like a family, embracing other opportunities, and teaming up with a friend. In today’s episode, we reconnect with Natalie Taylor CFP®. Since we spoke to her 3 years ago, she …
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. 362 | June 01, 2023
The Benefits of Fee-restructuring & Other Mid-course Growth Decisions
A Conversation with John Underhill
If you’re interested in learning how employment contract restrictions can seriously disrupt your plans to take clients with you should you decide to break away from your broker, as well as working through growth and fee structuring decisions, this episode is for you! XYPN member John …
