Episodes

With Pete Tiboris, CEO and Partner, Park Avenue Capital Overview Park Avenue Capital CEO Pete Tiboris shares how he and his partners built a $4B enterprise inside Northwestern Mutual through intentional design, a pod-based advisor structure, a culture built on fit and alignment, and an unwavering focus on the client experience. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/eAY079OQXa8″ border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_delay=”2″ class=””] Listen in...

Overview Four top advisors who each left a major firm share how they built successful independent businesses on their own terms. Originally recorded as a live webinar, this candid roundtable explores the real fears, challenges, and opportunities of transition, and what advisors wish they’d known before making the leap. Watch… 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...

With Neil Rubinstein, Private Advisor and Managing Director, RSA Family Wealth, Rockefeller Global Family Office Overview After 18 years at Merrill, Neil Rubinstein and his team joined Rockefeller Global Family Office, finding a platform purpose-built for ultra-high-net-worth clients and redefining what “exclusive access” and extraordinary growth can look like for elite advisors. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/CzPB2_Feh3A” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”le...

With Alex Markowitz – Founding and Managing Partner, Alteri Wealth Overview After more than a decade at Merrill, Alex Markowitz wanted to serve clients differently, without quotas or constraints. He launched Alteri Wealth, an independent firm built on empathy, teamwork, and what he calls a “financial physician” approach to client care and growth. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/DtVHzzD6hhQ” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_delay=”2″ c...

With Jarrod Malone & Michael Bressan, Partners at Shumaker Overview As TROs and lawsuits make headlines, two top attorneys who represented Merrill breakaways OpenArc, share how advisors can minimize risk, protect client relationships, and make a clean move with confidence. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/X77L_5ulzOs” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_delay=”2″ class=””] Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The vi...

With Joe Duran – Managing Partner, Rise Growth Partners Overview He’s built and rebuilt some of the industry’s most successful firms and now he’s helping others do the same. In this episode, Joe Duran, the founder of Rise Growth Partners shares lessons from building, selling, and starting again, and how staying curious and adaptable fuels lasting success. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/_gRS9k0iqiM” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_de...

Former Edward Jones advisor Steve Davis shares how he built a lean, focused independent firm with LPL and what freedom really means.

The CEO of Sanctuary Wealth shares how the firm doubled in size, redefining supportive independence and advisor growth in wealth management.

A Special Industry Update, With Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview From due diligence to culture fit, client communication to deal evaluation, there’s far more to moving than meets the eye in this special Industry Update. 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 Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcas...

A $129B team left Merrill to launch OpenArc Corporate Advisory, the largest breakaway in industry history. In this special episode, Dynasty’s Shirl Penney joins Louis Diamond to share an inside perspective on why the deal is about more than scale, what drove the move, and how it signals a new era for independence and the industry at large.

Few advisors build a multi-billion-dollar RIA. John Krambeer has done it twice. In this candid conversation, the Validus Capital CEO reflects on his journey, how independence has evolved, and the hard-won lessons that guide him now.

With Mike Durbin, CEO of Cetera Financial Group Overview The CEO of Cetera Financial Group shares insights on independence, private equity, and balancing scale with service, plus what the future holds for advisors and firms. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://youtu.be/ieG391XlzyY” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_delay=”2″ class=””] Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this ...

With Jason Diamond and Louis Diamond Overview A special mid-year update with Jason and Louis Diamond on deals, transitions, and recruiting trends shaping 2025—and what advisors can expect in the months ahead. 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 Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated ...

With Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable Overview Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable, shares insights on DAFs, their value to clients, and the potential positive impact they can have on an advisor’s business. 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 Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compe...

With Ben Valore-Caplan, Founder of Syntrinsic Overview Ben Valore-Caplan, founder of Syntrinsic, shares how he built a $2.9B mission-driven RIA to serve foundations, endowments, and values-driven institutions, the evolution of impact and ESG investing, why he sold to IMA Financial Group, and more. 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 Diamon...

With Cary Carbonaro, Managing Wealth Advisor and Women & Wealth Ambassador at Ashton Thomas Overview Cary Carbonaro learned from her own experience that there was both a gap and an opportunity in attracting and retaining women clients and advisors. In this episode, Cary shares specific advice on what firms are doing wrong and how they can get it right. 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 ...

With Louis Diamond & Mindy Diamond Overview With advisor expectations evolving, not all “good firms” are winning the talent. Mindy and Louis Diamond share what today’s top advisors really value—and why some firms are standing out while others fall short. 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 Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants n...

With Brian Pultman – Founder and CEO, Correct Capital Wealth Management Overview Brian Pultman discusses why he chose independence over taking a wirehouse transition deal. However, as he candidly shares, building your own RIA is not always a smooth process, yet it resulted in aligning his values while building $1B+ Correct Capital Wealth Management. 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...

With Joel Guth Founder and CEO, Gryphon Financial Partners Overview Joel Guth shares how stepping out from under the Hightower umbrella to become a fully independent RIA opened up a new world of opportunity for his firm Gryphon Financial Partners. He shares how that transition allows them to create a $3B firm designed around turning client problems into opportunities. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are t...

With Tony Parr, Founding Partner of The Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group Overview Tony Parr shares the journey of Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group, a team that built their practice at Wells Fargo Private Client Group and leveraged the firm’s independent channels to achieve a “frictionless” launch of their RIA. 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...

With Jason Diamond & Louis Diamond Overview A “Top 10” list of firm-level innovations and grassroots methodologies from some of the most successful advisors, teams, and firm in the business. Listen in to spark ideas designed to drive greater growth. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzgSdsDtUiA” border=”0″ width=”100%” animation=”left-to-right” animation_delay=”2″ class=””] Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and o...

With Doug Fritz – Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, F2 Strateg Overview The co-founder of F2 Strategy, Doug Fritz, offers a mini-masterclass on how the best advisory businesses utilize technology to create efficiencies and deliver a better client experience. Discover how strategic choices in building a tech stack, incorporating AI, and other key elements can future-proof your business and serve as a distinct differentiator. Watch… [video_embed embed_style=”default” url=”https://www.youtube.c...

With Ted Jenkin – Co-Founder, JPTD Partners Overview What drives valuations—and what mistakes kill deals? M&A advisor Ted Jenkin joins Louis Diamond to share practical insights on maximizing value, understanding multiples, avoiding seller pitfalls, and the critical prep work every advisor should be doing now. 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 opinio...

With Brett Oley and Ryan Kinser, Co-Founders and Managing Partners — Oley Kinser Concierge Wealth Overview Brett Oley and Ryan Kinser demonstrate how the power of friendship and a shared focus on the client contributed to their early success in making the leap from UBS to Raymond James, building a growing business under the independent broker dealer umbrella. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own ...