Episode No. 406 | March 26, 2025
Navigating the Transition: How XYPN Sapphire Simplifies Going Solo
With Brian Muller, AAMS®
On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I’m joined by Brian Muller, AAMS®, founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors and one of the first advisors to join XYPN Sapphire. Brian shares his journey through the industry, the challenges of his RIA transition, and how Sapphire provided the operat …
Episode No. 405 | March 12, 2025
The Art of Client Onboarding
With Libby Greiwe ChFC, RICP, FIC
On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I'm thrilled to chat with Libby Greiwe ChFC, RICP, FIC, founder of The Efficient Advisor, about the power of a well-designed and automated client onboarding process. Libby shares her journey from working around the clock to building a seven-figur …
Episode No. 400 | November 15, 2024
XYPN’s 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE
With Alan Moore and Michael E. Kitces
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 …
Episode No. 399 | October 30, 2024
Redefining Success In Your Financial Planning Firm
With Brenna Baucum, CFP®, CTS™
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 …
Episode No. 398 | October 16, 2024
Supporting Childfree Clients with Financial Planning and Beyond
With Jay Zigmont, PhD, MFA, CFP® and Bri Conn
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 …
Episode No. 397 | October 02, 2024
Empowering Internationally Born Clients Through Financial Planning
With Jane Mepham, CFP®
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 …
Episode No. 396 | September 18, 2024
Leading a Growing Advisory Firm
With Nathan Donohue CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, CLTC®
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 …
Episode No. 395 | September 04, 2024
Mastering Talent Acquisition: Insights on Recruiting and Retaining Top Financial Planning Professionals
With Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®
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 …
