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The Advisor JourneyFuture Proof's Matt Middleton and Nyle Bayer on Events, Entrepreneurship, and InnovationHosts Dasarte Yarnway and Jason Wenk sit down with Nyle Bayer and Matt Middleton, the visionaries behind Future Proof. They discuss the evolution of financial industry events, the role of AI in wealth management, and the biggest challenges advisors face today. From career-defining connections to groundbreaking innovations, this conversation dives into how technology and human relationships are reshaping the industry. Plus, bold predictions for the next five years and why embracing change is no longer optional.ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make independent financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to...2025-03-0557 minThe Advisor JourneyFrom Client to Advisor: Chris Mastro’s Journey to Impact FiduciaryIn this episode of The Advisor Journey, hosts Jason Wenk and Dasarte Yarnway sit down with Chris Mastro of Impact Fiduciary to discuss his unique path to becoming a financial advisor. Starting as a client inspired by his own advisor’s impact, Chris made the leap into financial planning after a creative career in photography and operations. Learn how Chris’s blend of empathy, problem-solving, and a passion for sustainable investing fuels his practice, plus his advice for career changers aspiring to make a difference. Whether you're an advisor or just curious about the field, this episode is packed with...2025-01-2226 minThe Advisor JourneyPlanning for Your Best Year Yet: 4 Steps for Advisors to Grow in 2025Dasarte Yarnway and Jason Wenk break down four essential strategies to prepare advisors for a year of growth, efficiency, and client satisfaction. From choosing the right technology to defining your ideal client, Dasarte and Jason discuss actionable steps every advisor can implement now to set up for success in the coming year. Learn how to balance founder andmanager mode, leverage new tech tools, and create a marketing megaphone that speaks to your target audience. Listen now for this guide to growing your advisory practice in 2025. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a m...2024-12-0435 minThe Advisor JourneyKnowing When to Walk Away With Matt Stahl“It’s okay to stop when you’re happy”is an oft-quoted line in Advisor Journey discussions. In this episode, Jason and Dasarte are joined by someone who’s living it. Matt Stahl founded and successfully scaled his firm, Fiat Wealth Management. But at a certainpoint, he realized his true passions were elsewhere. Matt helps answer the question: How does one decide to walk away? ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built...2024-11-2023 minThe Advisor JourneyHelping Clients Ignore the Noise with John PrendergastClients are bombarded with investment information 24/7. How can advisors make sure their messaging is getting through? John Prendergast, founder of Blueleaf, joins The Advisor Journey for a wide ranging discussion about his experience building wealth management software, the problems advisors face as they scale, and how to manage client relations amid a noisy media environment.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time an...2024-11-0634 minThe Advisor JourneyIdentifying a Niche Client Profile with Thomas CookThomas Cook founded his firm, Retire to Tellico, after identifying a niche in his community that could benefit from quality financial advice and planning. Thomas joins Dasarte on The Advisor Journey for a wide-ranging discussion about starting his firm from scratch, the notion of operating with an “abundance mindset,” and strategies for serving a wider.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and re...2024-10-2523 minThe Advisor JourneyThe Greatest Barrier to Change in the World of Financial Advice In this special host-only episode of The Advisor Journey, Jason Wenk and Dasarte Yarnway break down the key obstacle that’s holding back many advisors from evolving their businesses to be more efficient and create better client outcomes. Plus, they cover helpful practice management tips around hiring (and firing), retention, listening, and feedback loops.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduc...2024-10-0942 minThe Advisor JourneyModern Fixed Income with Dylan Parker and Anish Karyat of MomentIn this episode of The Advisor Journey, we sit down with Dylan Parker and Anish Karyat from Moment to delve into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and to make an exciting announcement about fixed income opportunities on the Altruist platform. As the financial landscape shifts with rising interest rates and inflation, Dylan and Anish share their perspectives on the current market conditions, key economic indicators, and how well-timed innovations in this space will help advisors better serve their clients. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more acc...2024-09-2543 minThe Advisor JourneyMastering the Basics of Advisor Marketing With Altruist’s Marketing LeadersAltruist’s VP of Marketing, Chris Hiestand, and Head of Content, Will Steiner, join The Advisor Journey to talk about all things advisor marketing, from the key principles that drive marketing success, to specific strategies that advisors can deploy to boost their marketing game. Plus, Chris and Will offer their must-hear hot takes about what matters – and what doesn’t – when it comes to winning new clients and growing your business. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclus...2024-09-1835 minThe Advisor JourneyYou’re Invited! Altruist Academy Los Angeles!Say goodbye to boring conferences and hello to an intentional and community-driven atmosphere where connection, learning, and innovation thrive. Experience peer-led sessions covering timely and relevant information, happy hours, and curated networking opportunities. Dive deep into three core themes: enhancing your planning skills, growing your business, and maximizing efficiency for client delight. Come be a part of our community of advisors pushing the industry forward. Visit altruist.com/altruist-academy-la for tickets. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all...2024-09-1100 minThe Advisor JourneyThe Advisor Journey Live: Mastering the Details: Achieving Operational Excellence in Your RIAListen in for a dynamic live discussion on enhancing your RIA’s operational efficiency. Featuring experts Angel Williams of Beck Bode, Charesse Spiller of Get Level Best, and Saundra Davis, MSFP of Sage Financial Solutions, this episode delves into practical strategies for optimizing processes, automation, and boosting client satisfaction. Discover actionable insights to streamline your operations and achieve excellence in your advisory practice.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow...2024-09-0436 minThe Advisor JourneyMarketing to Your Ideal Niche: Taylor Schulte’s BlueprintTaylor Schulte, a renowned financial advisor and founder of Define Financial, joins The Advisor Journey to share a masterclass on advisor marketing strategies and to address some common mistakes advisors make. For example, is trying to serve a wide range of clients and blast your message out on as many channels as possible a winning approach? Taylor offers insights on creating a strong brand identity, finding the right niche for your business, and investing in a marketing funnel that delivers consistent results. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more aff...2024-08-2135 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: The Power of Storytelling and PersonalizationIn this episode, Dasarte takes a deep dive into the key insights and strategies shared by Stoy Hall during our recent conversation. He highlights the transformative power of storytelling in the financial advising space and how these techniques can be applied to enhance client relationships and practice growth. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your cost...2024-08-1416 minThe Advisor JourneyThe Power of Storytelling and Personalization in Practice with Stoy Hall Join us as Stoy Hall shares transformative storytelling techniques for financial advisors and shares how implementing these tools can help elevate your practice. Discover how to tailor your communication and services to various client profiles through compelling narratives and personalized advice.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Techniques for understanding diverse client needs.• Strategies for crafting engaging stories that simplify complex concepts.• Tips for personalizing service offerings to enhance client relationships. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more ac...2024-07-3125 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Becoming a Visionary Leader with Bill McNabbIn this episode, Dasarte recaps his favorite takeaways from our conversation with the legendary Bill McNabb. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more...2024-07-2617 minThe Advisor JourneyBecoming a Visionary Leader with Bill McNabb For advice about leading a successful career in the financial services industry, it’s hard to find a better source than Bill McNabb, former CEO and Chairman of Vanguard. Bill joins The Advisor Journey to discuss his career trajectory, what it takes to be a leader, and how to build robust and resilient teams.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone.Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Ourplatform saves you time and red...2024-07-1746 minThe Advisor JourneyUsing Digital EQ to Scale Your Practice with Sheri Fitts As an advisor, how do you wield your digital influence? And how do you do it in an emotionally intelligent way? Industry expert Sheri Fitts joins us for an exclusive conversation with Jason and Dasarte. In this episode, she breaks down the importance of digital EQ and explains how advisors can use it to take their firms to the next level. Want to hear more from Sheri? Check out her upcoming conference SWAYLive at https://swaylive.sherifitts.com/swaylive2024ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more ac...2024-06-2841 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Mastering Investment Principles, Overcoming Challenges, and Radical HonestyDasarte recaps our conversation with Ben Beck, the co-founder of Beck Bode. Dasarte highlights three important take aways for all advisors and explains how you can apply the idea of radical honesty to your firm. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your...2024-06-0511 minThe Advisor JourneyMastering Investment Principles, Overcoming Challenges, and Radical Honesty for Exponential Growth with Ben BeckIn this episode, Ben Beck, the co-founder of Beck Bode, explores the strategies that have fueled his firm’s impressive growth. He highlights the transformative role of radical honesty in cultivating trust and enduring client relationships, which has been pivotal in driving exponential growth. Ben shares compelling stories and lessons from his journey, particularly his philosophy of “losing to win again,” where setbacks are seen as opportunities for future success. He also discusses his firm's challenges during expansion and how adhering to core values helped overcome these hurdles. This episode offers essential insights for business leaders aiming to foster a cultu...2024-05-2939 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Operational Tactics for Optimal SuccessIn this episode, Dasarte offers a detailed recap of his insightful conversation with Charesse Spiller, the founder of Level Best. He explores Charesse's groundbreaking H.O.T. framework for achieving operational excellence. Dasarte unpacks the intricacies of this theory and provides practical, actionable strategies for seamlessly integrating these principles into your firm’s operations today.. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves...2024-05-2214 minThe Advisor JourneyOperational Tactics for Optimal Success with Charesse Spiller In this episode, we're joined by Charesse Spiller, founder of Level Best, to explore the transformative power of operational excellence. Charesse dives deep into the principles and strategies that underpin a smoothly functioning business operation. She illustrates how streamlining workflows, refining processes, and fostering a culture of efficiency can not only improve day-to-day productivity but also become a critical driver of growth and scalability. Through real-world examples and actionable advice, she shares how financial firms, regardless of size, can harness the power of operational excellence to enhance client satisfaction, optimize resource allocation, and unlock new opportunities for expansion. Tune in to gain v...2024-05-1528 minThe Advisor JourneyTAJ Live: Mastering the Art of Client Relationships On this live episode of The Advisor Journey, host Dasarte Yarnway is joined by guests Wes White ofPatriot Wealth, Alex Newman of Grape Wealth Management, and Jason Ray of Zenith Wealth for adynamic conversation on the unexpected, powerful ways to reach new levels of client trust.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone.Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Ourpla...2024-05-0156 minThe Advisor JourneyInside Altruist's Fee Schedule Saga Altruist CFO Marc Greenberg joins Jason and Dasarte to provide an insider's perspective on the eventsthat took place internally following backlash from Altruist advisors over a poorly communicated feeschedule update. The conversation gives a behind-the-scenes look at Altruist operations and highlightsthe value of listening to customers.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone.Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Ourpl...2024-04-1528 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Getting off the growth hamster wheel with Jeremy WalterDasarte recaps and highlights three important takeaways from our conversation with Jeremy Walter, founder of Fident Financial. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www...2024-04-0308 minThe Advisor JourneyHow Altruist Cash solves the cash management dilemma for advisors and clients with Jason Wenk and Dasarte YarnwayJason and Dasarte break down the newest product from the modern custodian: Altruist Cash. Now, advisors no longer have to decide between pushing clients to third-party solutions for higher yield on cash, or settling for the low-yield offerings for cash provided by their legacy custodian. The cash product is available to advisors using any custodian.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time an...2024-03-2718 minThe Advisor JourneyThe unexpected benefits of getting off the growth hamster wheel with Jeremy WalterJeremy Walter, founder of Fident Financial, joins Jason and Dasarte for an inspiring conversation about his decision to stop growing his firm. In an environment that glorifies exponential growth stories, Jeremy chose to press pause in one area of his life to focus more intentionally on others. The episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand and recognize what it means to have enough. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIA...2024-03-2046 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Building a firm that energizes youDasarte breaks down this week’s episode with Greg Lessard of Aspen Wealth Management. The conversation highlights the importance of serving clients who share your passions and interests and how achieving “founder-market-fit” empowers advisors to be authentic at work — a key component for long-term success and overall happiness in this industry. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces you...2024-03-1313 minThe Advisor JourneyBuilding a firm that energizes you with Greg LessardAspen Leaf Wealth Management founder Greg Lessard breaks down his journey in building a client base that aligns with his ESG values. The conversation highlights the importance of serving clients who share your passions and interests and how achieving “founder-market-fit” empowers advisors to be authentic at work — a key component for long-term success and overall happiness in this industry. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their pra...2024-03-0636 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Beyond $100M with Jason and DasarteDasarte recaps his discussion with Jason on what to do beyond $100M. In this episode, he provides three key takeaways for a practical guide for advisors on the complexities of expanding their firm efficiently.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease an...2024-02-2813 minThe Advisor JourneyBeyond $100M: unexpected challenges (and solutions) to building a bigger firm with Jason and DasarteJason Wenk and Dasarte Yarnway discuss scaling a firm beyond $100 million, focusing on client service, team expansion, and compliance. They offer insights into managing growth, marketing, and hiring strategies. The episode serves as a practical guide for advisors on the complexities of expanding their firm efficiently. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage you...2024-02-2246 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Storytelling Secrets to Unleash Exponential Growth with Steve SanduskiDasarte recaps a powerful episode with Financial Advisor Coach, Steve Sanduski. In this episode, he recounts his top three takeaways from last week's episode and the one piece of advice that can lead to elevated business practices, mental wellbeing, and growth for your firm. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire boo...2024-02-1414 minThe Advisor JourneyStorytelling Secrets to Unleash Exponential Growth with Steve SanduskiFinancial Advisor Coach Steve Sanduski shares powerful learnings from his experiences helping grow a corporate RIA from $0 to $1.8 billion and coaching countless advisors in building authentic practices. This episode is packed with a-ha moments around storytelling, content creation, and keys to creating a sustainable practice as an independent advisor.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can ma...2024-02-0743 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: The Three Big Predictions for 2024Dasarte recaps insightful reflections, highlights, and learnings from top episodes of 2023. In last week’s episode, Jason and Dasarte offer advisors a bold forecast for new trends in the year to come and dive into the success that comes from a "think big, operate small" mentality. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your e...2024-02-0115 minThe Advisor JourneyThe Three Big Predictions for 2024Join Jason and Dasarte for insightful reflections, highlights, and learnings from top episodes of 2023. They offer advisors a bold forecast for new trends in the year to come and dive into the success that comes from a "think big, operate small" mentality. For lovers of sports metaphors, this episode will not disappoint.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your co...2024-01-2548 minThe Advisor JourneyRecap: Navigating the Future with AI in Finance with Jason and DasarteEPISODE SUMMARY: Dasarte recaps a powerful conversation with him and Jason on the ethical considerations surrounding AI in finance and how financial advisors can balance technology and the human touch. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. ...2024-01-1713 minThe Advisor JourneyNavigating the AI Future for RIAs and More with Jason and DasarteJason and Dasarte discuss the ethical considerations surrounding AI in finance and how financial advisors can balance technology and the human touch. The hosts also share practical insights on how advisors can integrate AI seamlessly into their practices, unlocking new avenues for growth and client satisfaction.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire bo...2024-01-1031 minThe Advisor JourneyMaking Financial Advice Better, More Affordable, and Accessible to Everyone with Jason WenkJoin Altruist's Founder and CEO, Jason Wenk, for a candid retrospective and a glimpse into Altruist's future. This keynote, from Altruist’s Advisor Summit, promises a behind-the-scenes look at the product roadmap and strategies set to unfold in 2024 and beyond.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and...2023-12-2037 minThe Advisor JourneyDasarte’s Table: How to avoid a harmful thing that advisors are (unknowingly) doing to their clientsHost Dasarte Yarnway recaps our episode, gets candid on his “why” for being a financial advisor, and what a financial advisor can do to find their why and better serve their clients. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. Wan...2023-12-1313 minThe Advisor JourneyHow to avoid a harmful thing that advisors are (unknowingly) doing to their clients with Saundra Davis and Emlen Miles MattinglyEPISODE SUMMARY: The best advisors can navigate the emotional nuances of client relationships with compassion and curiosity. Unfortunately, when financial professionals mistake discovery meetings for data-gathering meetings, they begin the planning process without clearly understanding the client’s “why.” In this episode, Saundra Davis of Sage Financial Planning and Emlen Miles Mattingly of GenNex Wealth join us to share the one mistake that you should avoid when dealing with clients.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform...2023-12-0628 minThe Advisor JourneyDasarte’s Table: the keys to 99% client retention and high volume referrals RECAPEPISODE SUMMARY:Dasarte recaps our conversation with Brandon Gratez of Gratez Wealth. In this episode, Dasarte breaks down the top three takeaways and what RIAs can do to maintain a 99% client retention rate. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with eas...2023-11-2222 minThe Advisor JourneyGrowing through Acquisition: the keys to 99% client retention and high volume referrals with Brandon GraetzEPISODE SUMMARY: Brandon Graetz joins Jason and Dasarte to discuss how providing top-notch service to acquired clients has helped him build a firm that now grows entirely through referrals. He demonstrates the value of mastering the fundamentals of client service – and the positive impact this has on the economics of an acquisition.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduc...2023-11-1548 minThe Advisor JourneyDasarte’s Table: Mastering boring before sexy with Jason and Dasarte RECAPEPISODE SUMMARY: Dasarte celebrates Altruist’s fifth birthday and offers a recap of our episode, “Mastering boring before sexy with Jason and Dasarte.” In this quick recap. Dasarte gives three takeaways from the episode he is using to take his firm to the next level. To listen to the full episode, visit www.altruist.com/podcasts/ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you...2023-11-0822 minThe Advisor JourneyMastering the boring before the sexy with Jason and DasarteEPISODE SUMMARY: Dasarte and Jason share an in-depth conversation about the importance of balancing business metrics with happiness and how advisors should focus on mastering the boring before experiencing the sexy. Jason also reflects on key learnings as he celebrates five years of business for Altruist. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces costs: You can manage your enti...2023-11-0127 minThe Advisor JourneyIntroducing Dasarte’s Table: How DJ Windle brings in $4.8M per month RECAPEPISODE SUMMARY: Introducing Dasarte’s Table! In this episode series, we will feature the top three learnings from the previous episode while giving our listeners an in-depth view of how host Dasarte Yarnway is applying the learnings to his practice. This week, we are recapping our conversation with DJ Windle and unpacking how he brings in $4.8M in new AUM monthly. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow t...2023-10-2520 minThe Advisor JourneyHow DJ Windle brings in $4.8M in new AUM every monthEPISODE SUMMARY: DJ Windle of Windle Wealth has grown his firm to over $150M in AUM with little marketing. His firm currently brings in between $4.8M in new AUM per month. His secret? Building sustainable relationships with clients that last for generations. In this episode, DJ Windle shares with us how his focus on the client has led to lasting success for his firm. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs star...2023-10-1844 minThe Advisor JourneyThe unexpected tool that led to millions in AUM with Isaac PresleyEPISODE SUMMARY: Isaac Presley of Cordant Wealth has helped to build a successful multi-advisor firm with millions in AUM. A part of their secret? Webinars. In this episode, Isaac chats with Jason and Dasarte to discuss the power of webinars and how you can incorporate them into your marketing funnel today. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your...2023-10-0436 minThe Advisor JourneyThe simple approach that led to 28 years as a financial advisor with Chad CastleEPISODE SUMMARY: Chad Castle of Winnow Wealth joins us to discuss the three-step framework that has served as the foundation of his twenty-eight-year career as a financial advisor. Chad examines how to appeal to an incredible niche and what you can do to ensure lasting success with your clients. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You...2023-09-2038 minThe Advisor JourneyHow an 100-day work year led to millions in AUM with Matthew JarvisEPISODE SUMMARY: Matthew Jarvis of Jarvis Financial and The Perfect RIA " delivers massive value to financial advisors.” While serving advisors and clients, he has built a system that has led to millions in AUM and a 100-day work year for himself and his family. How has he been able to do it? In this episode, Matthew offers the keys to building a successful practice, community, and life.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to he...2023-09-0647 minThe Advisor JourneyHow to approach client meetings with Jason and DasarteEPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Jason and Dasarte share their secrets to approaching client meetings. From the first meeting to sustaining relationships, they both detail how they have been able to take their firms to the next level by mastering their connections to their clients. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your enti...2023-08-2333 minThe Advisor JourneyContent creation, AI, AdvisorTech, and more with Michael KitcesEPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Jason and Dasarte dive into the brilliant mind of Michael Kitces. From artificial intelligence to advisor tech to content creation, Michael shares best practices for today and useful insights for the future of the advisory space. Whether you’re a seasoned financial advisor striving to stay ahead of the curve or an emerging advisor looking to make your mark, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruis...2023-08-091h 01The Advisor JourneyThe simple framework that led to more freedom and growth with Justin CastelliEPISODE SUMMARY: Justin Castelli of RLS Wealth has built a successful practice that many advisors look to for inspiration. While many advisors seek to grow their practice by adding advisors to their firm, Justin has found a different approach that has led to more freedom and growth for his firm. In this episode, Justin talks extensively about his journey back to solopreneurship, how he currently works with clients, and the one decision that brought it all together.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more acc...2023-07-2647 minThe Advisor JourneyThe three steps that led to over thirty years as a financial advisor with Kurt HalverstadtEPISODE SUMMARY:Kurt Halverstadt of The Sullivan Group has worked as a financial advisor for over thirty years. One of his secrets? Retaining clients for several generations. In this episode, Kurt gives three simple steps that can help advisors keep their clients for generations. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire boo...2023-07-1248 minThe Advisor JourneyUncomplicating the Secure 2.0 Act and better efficiencies to financial planning with Right Capital's Daniel GregoireEPISODE SUMMARY:Secure 2.0 has further complicated planning practices for financial advisors. It’s a dense document with so many additions and changes. In this episode, Daniel talks in depth about Secure 2.0, how it impacts advisors, and how to create greater efficiencies as financial planning becomes more complex. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manag...2023-06-2136 minThe Advisor JourneyHow optimizing YouTube led to $220M in AUM with James ConoleEPISODE SUMMARY: James Conole of Root Financial has built a successful practice by building a prominent online presence. His YouTube videos have amassed over 260,000 views with over 32.5K subscribers. In the episode, James will talk to us about how he built his YouTube channel, how it has contributed to his growth, and how you can do the same! ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our...2023-05-3143 minThe Advisor JourneyNine things advisors wish they knew before starting their RIA with Jason Wenk and Dasarte YarnwayEPISODE SUMMARY:Starting an RIA can be daunting. Client retention, paperwork, and the dreaded compliance can make starting your own financial advisory business feel overwhelming. A few months ago, we asked advisors what they wish they knew before starting their RIA. In this episode, Jason and Dasate discuss some of the answers, and each shares what they knew before starting their journey. Check out our cool blog post on this as well: https://grow.altruist.com/what-9-advisors-wish-they-knew-before-starting-an-riaABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more aff...2023-05-1733 minThe Advisor JourneyThe ‘How-Tos’ of marketing funnels for expansive RIA growth with Emlen Miles-MattinglyBuilding a marketing funnel is not easy. There are so many ways to build content as an advisor and tracking it back to your business can be a real challenge. Emlen of GenNext Wealth and Onxy Advisor Network has successfully built a growth-focused firm. He has credited much of his success to his ability to gain clients from marketing initiatives. In this episode, Emlen will explain just how to build a funnel that can result in incredible growth for your firm, the things to look out for, and how you can get started today. Join o...2023-04-0536 minThe Advisor JourneyHow Jason Wenk quadrupled AUM for his RIA businessesIn 2020, Micheal Kitces conducted a study that showed that advisors who have staff support generate significantly more revenue and income, especially amongst the top advisors. This study showed that one of the keys to growing and scaling your firm was to not only find help but find good help. In this episode, Dasarte and Jason converse in-depth about what it takes to hire effectively and grow while doing it. It is a mentor-to-mentee conversation that you do not want to miss! Join our mailing list at www.altruist.com/podcasts/ ABOUT ALTRUIST:W...2023-03-2246 minThe Advisor JourneyHow breaking away quickly led to $65M in AUM with Becky WalshBecky Walsh is the founder of Oak Maple Finance in Burlington, Vermont. Becky recently took the leap of becoming a breakaway advisor and has acquired over $65M in AUM in just under seven months. In this episode, Becky shares with advisors how to decide to break away, the tech you need to get started, and how to prepare your colleagues for the transition. Join our mailing list at www.altruist.com/podcasts/ ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altrui...2023-03-0835 minThe Advisor JourneyChanging the Complexion of Wealth with Emlen Miles-MattinglyIn this special episode, Emlen Miles-Mattingly and Dasarte Yarnway share the importance of establishing wealth within minority communities by highlighting The Onyx Advisor Network, a platform they founded for underrepresented advisors. Their work is centered around changing the complexion of wealth and in this episode, they provide helpful insight on how to do just that. In this episode, you will hear: what the Onyx Advisor Network is, the importance of "changing the complexion of wealth", and what you can do to get involved today.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice bet...2023-02-2226 minThe Advisor JourneyMaximizing the power of UMAs with Altruist's Adam GrealishUnified Managed Accounts (UMAs) are a powerful tool for advisors. UMAs offer fiercely independent advisors more personalized and customizable models to help elevate their business. In this episode, Altruist's Head of Investments will share strategies on how to leverage Unified Managed Accounts so that you can create fully customizable portfolios, save time,cut costs, and better serve your clients.ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their pra...2023-02-0820 minThe Advisor JourneyHow millennials added to over $100M in AUM with Tyler PurcellKiplinger Wealth Advisors, founded in 1999 by Brad Kiplinger, eclipsed $100m in AUM in 2021. The firm has steadily added $10-12m per year for the past 4 years and lead flow is showing no sign of slowing down. While the firm does serve a wide array of clients, Tyler Purcell has a focus on a less traditional niche; millennials. In this episode, Tyler Purcell joins us to share the importance of never underestimating a millennial niche and how you can attract a younger clientele. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more aff...2023-01-1136 minThe Advisor Journey2022 Year End: The State of the Industry with Jason WenkThe end of the year is a common time to think about life, resolutions, commitments, and deliverables. It is also the time for advisors to think about the industry as a whole and what can be done to improve the following year. In this episode, Jason chats with Yohance Harrison to discuss the industry's current state, disruptive trends, and the three most significant pain points advisors should look out for in 2023. This end-of-the-year episode is one that you don't want to miss! ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice bette...2022-12-1428 minThe Advisor JourneyHow building community led to $17M in AUM in 6 months with Alex NewmanAlex Newman, of Grape Wealth Management, has grown his firm to over $17M in AUM in just five months. This growth is largely due to a community event he hosts in Temecula, California for retirees. Alex developed this monthly event to address a need within his niche, resulting in expedient growth for his firm. In this episode, he will walk us through how to create events for your niche and the technology required to make it scalable. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to eve...2022-11-1633 minThe Advisor JourneyHow mergers can lead to rapid growth for your firm with David BigelowEPISODE SUMMARY: David Bigelow of Coldstream Wealth Management did not go the traditional route of becoming a financial advisor. He started at a small local firm and worked his way up the ranks. While working there, the firm was acquired and the transition proved to be a little difficult for him and other advisors. David successfully navigated the transition, retained clients, and grew his AUM. In this episode, David will talk about the complexities of mergers and acquisitions and what an advisor can do during the transition. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a miss...2022-11-0223 minThe Advisor JourneyHow a marketing plan can lead to exponential growth for your RIA with Melissa JoyMelissa Joy, President of Pearl Planning, has grown her firm from $50M to $120M in four years. She credits her success to courageous authenticity and also the development of a stellar marketing plan. In this episode, Melissa shares what she believes should be included in a marketing plan, tips on remaining authentic, and how you can execute your ideas at little to no cost. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and g...2022-10-2636 minThe Advisor JourneyHow holistic financial planning led to over $70M in AUM with Scott FrankScott Frank, Founder of Stone Steps Financial, has built a successful firm by taking a more holistic approach to planning. His approach is centered on letting go of his own biases and finding a way to connect with clients effectively. In addition to building a firm with over $70M in AUM, he has created a podcast with over 40,000 downloads per month across all podcast platforms. In this episode, Scott teaches us his unique financial planning formula and how it helps you grow when starting from scratch. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financ...2022-10-1941 minThe Advisor JourneyThe advantages and disadvantages of conferences for financial advisors with Jason and DasarteIn this episode, Jason and Dasarte thoroughly review their experience at the FutureProof and Excell conferences. The two share the importance of attending events and the steps you can take to ensure that you leave with tactical steps you can take for the growth and sustainability of your firm. ABOUT ALTRUIST: We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You c...2022-10-1336 minThe Advisor JourneyHow mergers and acquisitions can help you grow your firm with Alex ChalekianWe’ve all heard there is no one way to skin a cat. Mergers and acquisitions are a non-traditional, quick, and effective way to grow your RIA. In this episode, Alex Chalekian of Lake Avenue Financial discusses how mergers and acquisitions have helped him scale his firm, along with the easy steps a financial advisor can take to get started right now! ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and g...2022-08-0332 minThe Advisor JourneyJason Wenk on how market volatility impacts your RIATo celebrate our mid-season drop, we’re featuring a special conversation between hosts Dasarte Yarnway and Jason Wenk. In this episode, Dasarte interviews Jason and gets his thought on market volatility and how a down market impacts not only financial advisors but their clients. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book...2022-06-0824 minThe Advisor JourneyIntroducing The Advisor Journey, the podcast for growth-minded RIAsIn the debut episode of The Advisor Journey, Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk and Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway start to tackle one of the trickiest issues for emerging financial advisors: How do you get ahead when it feels like the deck is stacked against you? Jason shares his industry insights, real-life experiences, and key strategies that every advisor should keep in mind. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs sta...2022-03-3031 minThe Advisor JourneyThe Advisor Journey TeaserReal-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it. ABOUT ALTRUIST:We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices...2022-03-2401 min
Bulls, Bears, and BourbonAround the Bar - What is Wealth? The Best on the Meaning of WealthThis special AROUND THE BAR episode of Bulls, Bears, and Bourbon focuses on one of the two questions asked of each guest: WHAT IS WEALTH? Wealth is subjective. Wealth is personal. And wealth is much more than money!The idea of this bonus episode is to demonstrate that wealth means so much more than money. As a financial advisor, I talk and think about money a lot, but it's important to keep things in perspective, and the guests have certainly helped me do that. In this bonus episode, you'll hear clips of guests...2021-12-2126 min
The Human AdvisorCarl Richards, Emlen Miles-Mattingly, and Dasarte Yarnway – What to do when the plan blows upWatch on YouTube
2020-04-061h 15The Human AdvisorDasarte Yarnway – Against the Odds: Overcoming adversity and racism in the financial industryWatch on YouTubeTimestamps:8:30 - From Liberia to San Francisco: Dasarte shares the ancestral journey that inspired his future.12:15 - The defining moment that changed Dasarte’s life. 30:00 - Breaking the barriers around racism and rising above stereotypes.38:00 - Past, present, and future of Berknell Financial.You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Human Advisor podcast on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.Learn more about us ► https://altruist.com
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