Real-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.
How mergers can lead to rapid growth for your firm with David Bigelow
EPISODE 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ RESOURCES IN EPISODE: AltruistADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES How mergers and acquisitions can help you grow your firm with Alex Chalekian For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
11/2/2022 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
How a marketing plan can lead to exponential growth for your RIA with Melissa Joy
Melissa 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ RESOURCES IN EPISODE: AltruistADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES Cathy Curtis on building a company that speaks to your ideal clientLindsey Woodward explains how to attract the right clients through authenticity Using social media and brand development to connect with clientsRene Nourse on marketing to your prospect’s lifestyle, not their walletFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
10/26/2022 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
How holistic financial planning led to over $70M in AUM with Scott Frank
Scott 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ RESOURCES IN EPISODE: AltruistADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES Bill McNabb and Jason Wenk talk growth strategies and guiding principles for advisorsLindsey Woodward explains how to attract the right clients through authenticity Nina O’Neal explains how to build life-long relationships with your clientsFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
10/19/2022 • 41 minutes, 1 second
The advantages and disadvantages of conferences for financial advisors with Jason and Dasarte
In 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ RESOURCES IN EPISODE:AltruistFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
10/13/2022 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
SEO and specialization for the modern RIA with Jason Wenk
In this episode, inspired by our Twitter community, Jason and Dasarte sit down and address some of the major concerns that advisors face: SEO and specialization. Jason shares his theories around best SEO practices and the importance of specialization for your firm. Dasarte offers advice on how to answer the one question that all advisors are bound to hear. Tune in now for this special episode! 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:The secrets to SEO for financial advisors: 2:31-7:30How to answer “what do you do?” as an RIA: 8:01-10:10The key to specialization: 10:11-13:13RESOURCES IN EPISODE: AltruistADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES What 9 advisors wish they knew before starting an RIASEO, marketing online, and creating content that matters as a financial advisor A guide to serving your niche A purpose-based planning approach to serving your clientsFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
8/31/2022 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
How creating an educational course led to over $85M in AUM with Wes White
How did Wes White of Patriot Wealth co-build an $85MM firm without asking for anyone’s business? In this episode, Wes breaks down his success model, shares the specifics of how he identifies the right prospects for his firm (and the wrong ones), and uncovers the education-led outreach strategy that led to the rapid growth of 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Developing a seminar that works for your clients: 6:45-10:23The “no-pressure” approach that can grow your firm: 10:57-14:45The economics behind creating and filming a class: 15:45-17:10 The experience of the class from beginning to end: 17:30-21:05Turning a student into a client: 22:47-28:35 Wes’ secret to growth: 28:51-30:59RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Patriot Wealth ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES This RIA grew from $0-30M in one year-no selling involvedA guide to serving your niche A purpose-based planning approach to serving your clientsFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
8/17/2022 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
How mergers and acquisitions can help you grow your firm with Alex Chalekian
We’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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:How to find a good mergers and acquisitions deal for your RIA: 6:02-8:59The red flags and green lights of MMA: 9:23-12:09The ins and outs of selling your RIA and due diligence: 12:10-17:12How to retain clients during the acquisitions process: 17:13-19:14How mergers can help you grow your RIA: 19:15-22:38RIAs, good partnerships, and starting the conversation: 22:39-26:36RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Lake Avenue FinancialADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES:Growing your financial advisor firm through acquisitions Tips for new financial advisorsFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
8/3/2022 • 32 minutes, 33 seconds
The five-step framework to inbound marketing for RIA growth with Samuel Deane
Since the inception of Deane Wealth Management, Samuel Deane has intentionally chosen to serve those who work in pre-IPO startup companies. Identifying and engaging this niche audience has not only led him to become a household name in the finance industry but has also resulted in the rapid growth of his firm. In this episode, Samuel provides a framework that will help you master inbound marketing and become a stand-out RIA. 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:How focusing on patterns can help you find your niche as an RIA: 2:05-6:27Putting yourself in the shoes of those that you are looking to serve: 6:40-10:10 The five-step framework for inbound bound marketing: 11:54-14:46Meeting clients through inbound marketing as a financial advisor: 14:47-19:32 The key performance indicators for your RIA, CTAs, and the first question for your clients: 19:33-23:52The steps to take to get started with inbound marketing: 26:03-28:05 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Deane Wealth Management ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES :Millennial Samuel Deane on growing through tech as a young financial advisor Grow your RIA by embracing your nicheMastering a great digital first impression to attract your ideal client The evolution of voice marketing and the edge it gives advisorsThinking long-term about your growth: content is kingThe RIA growth long game: Be authentic For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
7/20/2022 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
How institutional clients can lead to meteoric growth for your RIA with Jason Ray
Last week we spoke with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper on how her firm used automation to scale to $50M in AUM in less than two years. This week we have her partner, Jason Ray, on the show to share the next key part of their business model: institutional clients. Working with institutional clients has led to rapid growth for their RIA. In this episode, Jason offers some tactical advice that can help you secure non-traditional clients and grow 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 clients with ease and efficiency.Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Generating revenue from planning fees: 4:18-5:34What is an institutional client and what are the benefits and challenges: 6:58-10:06The process of getting an institutional client and the importance of knowing the constituent: 10:07-15:34Tips for the first meeting with an institutional client and closing the deal: 15:35-20:39Creating a plan for the institutional client: 21:01- 23:26 How institutional clients have led to growth in two years: 23:27-25:30 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Zenith Wealth ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES Becoming a multi-million dollar RIA Launching a modern RIA 4 ways to target your messaging to speak to a niche clientInnovative growth strategies from AGCBuilding an RIA firm that scales For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
7/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
How upgrading your tech stack can lead to massive growth for your RIA with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper
Chelsea Ransom-Cooper and her partner, Jason Ray of Zenith Wealth, have built a firm with over $50M in AUM in just over a year. A large part of their success comes from creating an efficient onboarding process for not only themselves but also their clients. In this episode, Chelsea walks us through how to automate your process while still building long-lasting client relationships. 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Getting to $50M in AUM in just under a year: 6:18-7:44Which automation tools can help you scale your business: 7:45-10:52How pursuing referrals can help you launch your RIA: 11:53-13:55Working with a consultant and how often should you do a tech stack audit: 13:56-16:41The process of onboarding your clients and the conversation that closes the deal: 16:42-23:01The cost of becoming operationally excellent: 23:15-24:02RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Zenith Wealth Level BestRightCaptial WealthboxHubly ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES The tech-enabled advisorBuilding an RIA that scales Here’s how to become a digital-first firm to provide the best experience for your clientsFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.
6/22/2022 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Jason Wenk on how market volatility impacts your RIA
To 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:How normal is market volatility really and how to communicate it with your clients: 2:38-10:54Planning opportunities for your clients in a down market: 10:54-12:50 Helpful tech for your RIA in the down market: 12:51-16:11 Two helpful tips for financial advisors dealing with market volatility: 16:27-19:11 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: https://altruist.com/ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES Helping clients navigate market volatility For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. DISCLAIMER:ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
6/8/2022 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
The journey from wirehouse to independent advisor with Mike Policar
Transitioning from a wirehouse to an independent advisor can be challenging. In this episode, Mike Policar of NGP Financial Planning talks with hosts Jason and Dasarte about how to successfully make the transition. He outlines the mistakes, so you can avoid them.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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:The journey from wirehouse to independent advisor: 4:13-10:22The magic flip that switched the game as an independent advisor:10:23-13:50 How to develop the mind of a business owner and face your fear: 14:20-17:27 The expenses of the former landscape and software that every RIA needs: 18:01-22:47Advice for those wanting to go independent with confidence: 22:48-28:36 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: https://ngpfinancial.com/ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES How to go independent with confidence8 signs it is time to breakaway from the wirehouse and start an RIA 4 ways to tell if you are ready to start your own RIAEverything you need to know to set up your RIA compliance programFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ DISCLAIMER:ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
5/25/2022 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
Data points for better RIA efficiency with Nick Davis
Data collection and automation is the key to building an efficient RIA. Nick Davis of Brindle & Bay Wealth Management has successfully scaled his practice to millions of dollars in AUM through data collection and client experience. In this episode, Nick shares the specific data points that you should collect from your clients and how to create a client experience that's not only efficient but unforgettable. 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:How a “data-driven approach” leads to RIA growth: 6:43-10:00Top of the funnel data points to focus on as a financial advisor: 10:01-14:31Incorporating data collection into the client experience: 14:32-20:20Saving time as a financial advisor 20:21-22:46 Creating a user experience for your clients 22:46-25:53RESOURCES IN EPISODE: https://www.brindleandbay.com/ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES The tech-enabled advisor 5 time management tips for advisorsHere’s how to become a digital firm first to provide a better experience for your clients Digitizing a legacy financial firm For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
5/11/2022 • 32 minutes, 6 seconds
How infrastructure leads to growth for your RIA with Jared Machen
How does business infrastructure contribute to the success of your RIA? Jared Machen went from $14 million to more than $67 million in AUM in two and half years, and he’s a leading financial advisor in Texas. How did he do it? Jared joined forces with another advisor and created a repeatable, efficient infrastructure. Tune in to learn how building the right infrastructure for your firm can lead to exponential 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoSTAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How a partnership helps create an enduring brand: 0:48-8:16Modular planning and process development: 8:17-10:45 Guardrails to ensure your firm’s growth: 10:46-12:11 What is infrastructure, how does it affect your practice, and when you should consider it: 12:12-17:40How infrastructure helps drive demand: 17:41-23:27Rapid-fire questions with Jason and Dasarte: 23:28-25:54 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: Brownlee Wealth ManagementWealth BoxHubly ADDITIONAL ALTRUIST RESOURCES: A purpose-based planning approach for the modern advisor Digitizing a legacy financial firm Why it is hard for some to grow their financial advisor businessFor more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. 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 altruist.com/product STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
4/27/2022 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
How to use a marketing wheel to tap into exponential growth with Taylor Schulte
So what exactly is a marketing wheel and why is it critical for scaling your RIA practice? Taylor Schulte, listed as a Top 100 Financial Advisor by Investopedia, sits down with Jason and Dasarte to explain how defining your wheel is key to rapid growth. Taylor also shares insights into search engine optimization (SEO) and how advisors can take quick steps to acquire more 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.Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How to focus on your practice’s niche: 4:36-7:17 How to develop your marketing funnel: 7:18-11:23Taylor’s top 3 marketing considerations: 11:24-15:43 Specific tactics for growing your RIA with content marketing and SEO: 15:44-29:05 Rapid-fire question with Jason and Dasarte: 29:06-30:51 RESOURCES IN EPISODE: https://www.definefinancial.com/ADDITIONAL ALTRUIST RESOURCES: SEO, marketing online, and creating content that matters as a financial advisor Master a great digital first impression to attract your ideal client Thinking long term about your growth: content is king 5 helpful tips for building content that your audience will care about For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. 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 altruist.com/product STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
4/13/2022 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Introducing The Advisor Journey, the podcast for growth-minded RIAs
In 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 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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.www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemoABOUT 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 altruist.com/product STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruistLinkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp
3/30/2022 • 31 minutes, 35 seconds
The Advisor Journey Teaser
Real-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. 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.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo STAY CONNECTED:Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: Real-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. 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 altruist.com/product STAY CONNECTED: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp