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The Broken DealerDylan Ripley’s Bold Move to Independence (Ep. 7)What happens when nine advisors decide they’ve had enough of corporate constraints and leave together?
In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski speak with Dylan Ripley, CEO and Managing Partner of Cedarwood Financial Partners, about his transition from Edward Jones to independence. Dylan shares the cultural challenges that led to his departure, the legal hurdles his team faced, and how collaboration and conviction drove their unified exit.Â
Dylan discusses:
His start in the industry and journey through Edward Jones
The critical decision-making process behind the big move
Navigating legal challenges and maintaining int...2025-05-2336 minThe Broken DealerThe Power of “Why”: Finding Purpose in Financial Advising (Ep. 6)What drives a financial advisor to step into an independent realm? Is it the passion for client impact, a dissatisfaction with industry constraints, or something else entirely?
Join Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski in this episode of The Broken Dealer as they explore the fundamental question of an advisor’s “why.”Â
Through candid stories and insights, they delve deep into the motivations that fuel financial advisors to break free from bureaucratic shackles and embrace independence.Â
Carmine and Daren discuss:
Understanding the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary dutyÂ
The power of defining...2025-05-0927 minThe Broken DealerThe Three Identities of a Financial Advisor (Ep. 5)What makes a successful financial advisor stand out?
It’s more than just crunching numbers and knowing the market—it’s about embracing three distinct identities: advisor, business owner, and entrepreneur.
This week on The Broken Dealer Podcast, join hosts Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski as they discuss the three roles that define and differentiate top-notch advisors.
Carmine and Daren share insights on balancing these identities and how advisors can harness their unique strengths. They welcome perspectives and compelling stories, revealing the secret sauce to thriving in an independent advisory world.Â
Carmine...2025-04-2534 minThe Broken DealerThe Power of Vision: Creating a Client-Centric Financial Practice (Ep. 4)Having a clear vision is the key to breaking free from restrictive environments and building a thriving, independent financial practice.
Join Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski to discuss their transitions from constrained brokerage firms to independent advisory roles. They share personal experiences, the turning points that led them to leave, and the importance of having a clear vision when making the move.Â
Key highlights include:
Vision’s role in becoming an independent advisor
Challenges faced in constrained brokerage environments
The impact of transitioning to independence
The benefits of fee transparency and agnostic client advisement
Eng...2025-04-1136 minThe Broken DealerHow to Know When It’s Time to Go Independent (Ep. 3)Financial advisors often feel constrained by bureaucratic systems and conflicting interests within larger firms. But how can they identify when it’s time to make a bold change?
In this episode, Carmine Corino shares his personal and professional insights on transitioning from traditional firm settings to becoming an independent financial advisor. He recounts the challenges, ethical dilemmas, and opportunities involved in creating a business aligned with both client needs and personal values.
Carmine discusses:Â
The ethical challenges of prioritizing client interests over firm-imposed sales goals
The signs that indicate misalignment between an advisor’s visio...2025-03-2830 minThe Broken DealerBreaking Free: Daren Blonski’s Journey to Independence (Ep. 2)Finding the right career path is often filled with unexpected turns and defining moments.
How do you know when it’s time to move on? What does it take to build a business that aligns with your values and lifestyle?
In this episode, Daren Blonski, CFP®, CEPA®, and Carmine Corino, ChFC®, AIF, CFP, discuss Daren’s transition from leadership training to financial advising, the pivotal moments that led him to break free from brokerage firms, and how he built a successful independent advisory firm.
Daren discusses:
His early career in leadership development, working...2025-03-1432 minThe Broken DealerBreaking Free: Empowering Financial Advisors to Build Independent Success with Daren Blonski, CFP®, CEPA® and Carmine Corino, ChFC®, AIF, CFP (Ep. 1)Stepping out of corporate constraints to pursue independence is a bold move for financial advisors, and it requires courage, strategy, and the right mindset.
What lessons can advisors learn from navigating bureaucracy and creating a client-focused business? How can they build impactful practices that prioritize transparency and trust?
In this inaugural episode of The Broken Dealer Podcast, Daren Blonski and Carmine Corino discuss their personal journeys transitioning from restrictive financial environments to independence. They share pivotal moments, challenges, and insights to inspire other advisors aiming to build a client-first, successful practice.
Key Points:2025-02-2827 min
Disciple MakingMultiplying Disciples - Core PrinciplesDaren and Tim share some of the universal principles for multiplying disciples that they have been learning, especially as Daren has been building out the Missional Living Map.Learn more about Tim at https://imakedisciples.com See Tim's book Turning Over a New Leaf on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Over-Leaf-Timothy-Beadle-ebook/dp/B09455BG2VLearn more about Daren at https://darenwride.com and https://12church.com See his book DNA of a Christ Follower on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BtnvIx 2024-06-1820 min
Raw RoomWhere's My Bike?Today's episode of the Raw Room features the full squad in studio again as the fellas talk on-field beefs that spill over to outside of the football field, where the real challenge lies in coming back from injuries, Daren, Alex & King discuss if they'd want their daughters dating somebody like them, Daren tells the gang about getting his coaching phrases right, Jalen relives getting demolished on special teams his rookie year, the guys talk about some of their worst games in their careers, SEC stadiums, the best throwback jerseys in the NFL, Jalen remembers Leonard Fournette abusing SEC defenses...2023-10-251h 54Raw RoomSuper Goo (PART II)Today's episode of the Raw Room is part II of Super Goo with the whole squad in studio in Nashville as the guys talk some of the wildest helmets and facemasks in football history, the squad talks superstars they wished they played with, Daren gives the details on how he got hired as an assistant coach with the Seahawks, the guys break down the complicated verbiage of playcalls in the NFL, Daren, King, and Jalen keep it real about Caleb Williams and his dad saying he'd stay at USC depending on the NFL Draft order, the squad talks about r...2023-10-181h 30Raw RoomSuper Goo (PART I)Today's episode of the Raw Room features the whole squad back in the studio as Daren is back in Nashville for Seattle's bye week, King Dunlap shares his bye week stories throughout his career, Coach Bates tells the guys the differences in talking trash to opponents as a player vs as a coach, the squad dives into the Marshawn Lynch/Russell Wilson dynamic after Beastmode's comments about their relationship, the guys demand answers from Coach Bates for the Seahawks failed field goal block against the Panthers a few weeks ago, the guys compare Daren's iconic field goal block to...2023-10-111h 21Raw RoomBay Dreaming of Angela's Jelly DonutsToday's episode of the Raw Room comes at you straight from Seattle as the guys break down the first part of their travels out west, Daren brings out the tape on some wild takes from Sweet and Jalen during his absence, the guys talk about being on the sideline pregame vs the Rams and seeing the Seahawks' Lumen Field up close, Sweet tells the guys about his sacred Wilson Evolution ball getting stolen - and getting it back, Daren calls Jalen out for the viral LSU practice drill video he was in, the squad tries to figure out the...2023-09-171h 32Raw RoomLemon Cherry GelatoToday's episode of the Raw Room is another classic as the Daren joins the show from the Seahawks facility to talk Week 2 of the pre-season, the guys talk Team USA preparing for the FIBA World Cup and Anthony Edwards going off, the guys discuss Tee Morant's speech at the Up Next Elite Camp, the guys break down a "non-judgement" Top 5 rapper lists, the gang talks about Kwon Alexander getting fined $43K for his seemingly normal hit, Daren talks Seahawks goals for the season and Pete Carroll running QB in practice, the guys talk Skip Bayless/Lil Wayne/Richard Sherman...2023-08-231h 40
The Stepmom Side Podcast#2: Turning Heartbreak into Hope: Rebuilding After Divorce with Daren DouglasIn this episode, Alicia chats with Daren, a life coach specializing in divorce recovery and dating. Daren's personal journey through a painful divorce and loss of identity propelled him to guide others facing similar challenges. From co-parenting struggles to redefining self-worth, Daren's experiences offer profound insights into navigating the emotional turbulence of post-divorce life. Together, they explore the highs, lows, and powerful lessons learned along the way.Highlights from This Episode:Embracing Identity Loss and Rebuilding: Daren shares how the loss of his roles—as a husband, corporate manager, and close-proximity parent—forc...2023-07-251h 08