XYPN Radio / Start an RIA (2)

Episode No. 375 | November 29, 2023

Building Eden: Exploring The Heart Of Year One In A New RIA

With Nycole Freer

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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 …

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Episode No. 370 | September 20, 2023

Mastering the RIA Transition from CIO to Successful Founder

With Terri Spath, CFA®, CFP®

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Our guest today moved up the corporate ladder to become CIO at 2 different large RIA’s. Even from the top, there is just no replacing the freedom and flexibility that owning your own business can provide for both you and your clients. Terri Spath, CFA®, CFP®, founder of Zuma Wealth sh …

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Episode No. 365 | July 13, 2023

How to Mine the Market to Find & Maximize Your Niche

With Marlon Wesh

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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 …

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Episode No. 360 | May 03, 2023

From Wirehouse to Solo RIA—When Following a Calling Serves You AND Your Clients

A Conversation with Kaysian Gordon

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If you are interested in what it takes to transition from a long-term wirehouse position to solo RIA ownership, what it means to truly answer a calling, and how to sustainably serve others without being self-sacrificing, this episode is for you!

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Episode No. 359 | April 19, 2023

From CPA to Starting & Growing Your Own RIA

A Conversation with Mike Troxell

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If you’re interested in learning about the advantages of growing your firm with like-minded advisors, the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant, and how none of it would be possible without a supportive spouse, this episode’s for you!

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Episode No. 350 | December 14, 2022

From PSYOP Specialist to RIA Owner and All the Leveraging Opportunities in Between

A Conversation with Daniel Yerger

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We’re excited to welcome XYPN member, Daniel Yerger, MBA, CFP®, ChFC, AIF, CDFA, and founder of MY Wealth Planners, a fee-only firm based in Colorado on the show today. Today’s podcast follows Daniel’s career path from joining the Army and specializing in PSYOPS to becoming an IT mana …

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Episode No. 348 | November 16, 2022

Changing Careers & Building an Ideal Firm in 2 Years

A Conversation with Andy Panko

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Today we welcome XYPN member Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA, founder of Tenon Financial, to XYPN Radio. Andy always knew he wanted to be a financial advisor—but the harsh reality of financial planning opportunities (or the lack of them) for a fresh college graduate was discouraging. So, …

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Episode No. 337 | June 15, 2022

Launching a Firm With Investment Management Experience & Serving Firefighters

A Conversation with Patrick Clark

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We’re excited to welcome XYPN member Patrick Clark to the show today. Patrick is the founder of Neshaminy Creek Advisors, a fee-only firm specializing in volunteer firefighting companies and their firefighters in Bucks County, PA. Patrick has been in the industry for almost 30 years, …

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