The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
Launched in 2017 as Mindy Diamond on Independence, the show has taken on a broader perspective beyond the independent space to include topics, insights, and candid conversations around financial advisor transitions, growth, and an ever-changing industry landscape. Each episode is designed to offer o...
Recent Episodes
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May 28, 2026
The Advisor Transition Playbook: Inside Baseball on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between – Best of Replay
A Special Industry Update with Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond A replay of part one of a two-part series, Jason and Mindy Diamond unpack the real advisor transition playbook—from due diligence and culture fit to portability, enterprise value, and the evolving landscape of advisor choice. In Summary Why do advisors really consider changing firms or models—and what separates thoughtful due diligence from reactive decision-making? In a replay of the first of this special two-part Industry Update
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May 21, 2026
Why AI Matters Now: Filling the Estate Planning Gap with Wealth.com
With Rafael Loureiro, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Wealth.com Rafael Loureiro on why estate planning is shifting from a static legal exercise to an AI-powered, advisor-led planning process. In Summary Estate planning has traditionally operated outside the core advisor workflow—handled through attorneys, revisited infrequently, and often disconnected from the broader client relationship. Louis speaks with Rafael Loureiro, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth.com, about how AI is beginning to
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May 14, 2026
Short-Term Hard, Long-Term Easy: Ex-Edward Jones Advisor on Building Beyond $1B
After three decades at Edward Jones, Ricky Smith realized he wanted more than growth: he wanted ownership. Now, his independent firm is 50% larger than the business he left behind.
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May 7, 2026
A President’s Perspective: Inside an $8B Boutique Firm’s Evolution
Leah Sciabarrasi of Crestwood Advisors shares how an $8B firm was built over time—through evolving leadership, disciplined growth, and a focus on scaling without disrupting the client experience.
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April 30, 2026
The Advisor Transition Playbook: The Latest on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between – Part 2
A Special Industry Update, With Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview Jason and Mindy Diamond revisit the transition playbook, this time focused on how advisor priorities are shifting. From AI and enterprise value to stability and flexibility, they unpack what’s changing in due diligence and what it means for advisors evaluating their next move. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not
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April 23, 2026
From Serving Entrepreneurs to Becoming One: A $2B UBS Breakaway Story
With Ben Domingue, Founder & Managing Partner of Family Office Partners Overview Louis Diamond speaks with Ben Domingue, Founder of Family Office Partners, on his move from UBS PWM to independence—why control became essential, and how building his own firm reshaped how he serves entrepreneurial clients. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of