XYPN Radio / Technology

Episode No. 386 | May 01, 2024

Level Up Your Client Engagement Game with Elements’ Revolutionary Diagnostic Tool

With Reese Harper and Carl Richards

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On today's episode, we are thrilled to welcome XYPN member, Reese Harper, CFP®, and Carl Richards, CFP®, to XYPN Radio. These innovative minds are behind the cutting-edge technology called Elements, XYPN’s newest technology partner. We'll dive deep into the origins of Elements, the te …

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Episode No. 366 | July 26, 2023

When Taking Custody & Engaging Virtual Assistance is Right For Your RIA

With Kate Yearwood Young

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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 …

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Episode No. 332 | April 06, 2022

Providing a Personal Client Experience in a Virtual Firm

A Conversation with Leo Marte, CFP®

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Today’s interview is with Leo Marte, CFP®, the owner of Abundant Advisors, a virtual fee-only firm that specializes in serving Christian professionals. Leo joined XYPN and launched his firm in 2020 after spending a dozen years at Vanguard, managing a large team, and working with thous …

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January 13, 2021

Ep #290: A Technology Professional in the Financial Planning Space: A Discussion with Taylor Deardorff

Ep #290: A Technology Professional in the Financial Planning Space: A Discussion with Taylor Deardorff

We’re excited to have XYPN teammate, Taylor Deardorff, on the show today. Taylor currently manages XYPN’s Tech Team as the Product Owner, a role that allows her to leverage her deep understanding of member needs to design and create cutting-edge technology solutions for the Network. T …

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November 25, 2020

Ep #283: From Financial Planner to App Developer - The Career of Pierre-Emmanuel Jouve

Ep #283: From Financial Planner to App Developer - The Career of Pierre-Emmanuel Jouve

We’re excited to have XYPN member Pierre-Emmanuel Jouve, owner of InsuraWealth, a fee-only firm out of Tampa, FL, on the show today. Pierre started his firm in 2016, and today, serves 85 clients, most of whom are young professionals. Pierre talks about how and why he “niched” his clie …

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March 18, 2020

Ep #247: Leveraging Technology and Broker/Dealer Experience - The Career of Cliff Downie

Ep #247: Leveraging Technology and Broker/Dealer Experience - The Career of Cliff Downie

Cliff Downie is the owner of Downie Financial Group, a fee-only firm in Orange County, California. Cliff has spent his career in this industry, starting at Merrill Lynch before moving to a big, independent Broker/Dealer, and then ultimately becoming the owner of his own RIA. He joins …

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Episode No. 246 | March 11, 2020

From Investor Relations To Running A Completely Virtual RIA - The Career of Kelly Luethje

From Investor Relations To Running A Completely Virtual RIA - The Career of Kelly Luethje

Kelly Luethje is the owner of Willow Planning Group, a fee-only firm in Holderness, New Hampshire. Kelly spent most of her early career working in investor relations at a biotech company. After getting her own financial house in order she was drawn into the Financial Planning industry …

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November 13, 2019

Ep #229: #XYPNLIVE FinTech Winner Holistiplan - The Career of Roger Pine

Ep #229: #XYPNLIVE FinTech Winner Holistiplan - The Career of Roger Pine

Today we have the founder of Holistiplan—and winner of this year’s #XYPNLIVE FinTech competition—Roger Pine on the show! After starting out as an energy consultant, Roger discovered financial planning through his wife and embarked on a whole new venture that he's here to tell us all a …

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