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Behind The Advisor

Behind the Advisor, an XYPN Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to launch, run, and grow a successful fee-only financial planning firm. Through candid conversations with industry leaders and real-life advisors, we uncover the challenges, victories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this podcast delivers the front-line insights and actionable strategies you need to build a thriving, purpose-driven firm—on your terms.

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Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
410
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Ep #271: Leveraging Previous Relationships to Build a Firm During a Pandemic with Luis Rosa

Ep #271: Leveraging Previous Relationships to Build a Firm During a Pandemic with Luis Rosa

We’re excited to welcome our one-thousandth XYPN member, Luis Rosa, owner of Build a Better Financial Future, a fee-only firm in Las Vegas, Nevada on the show today. Due to the state of Nevada’s regi…

00:53:11  |   Wed 02 Sep 2020
Ep #270: Scaling Your Compliance Program

Ep #270: Scaling Your Compliance Program

We’re honored to welcome Scott Gill, XYPN Senior Compliance Consultant, and Abby Morton, an XYPN member and partner of Goldman Financial Planning, a fee-only firm out of Maine, on the show today. Thr…

00:55:34  |   Wed 26 Aug 2020
Ep #269: Debunking the Registration Process with Travis Johnson and Kendra Rehm-Dehn

Ep #269: Debunking the Registration Process with Travis Johnson and Kendra Rehm-Dehn

We’re excited to have both Travis Johnson, XYPN's Director of Compliance, and Kendra Rehm-Dehn, an XYPN Compliance Specialist, on the show today.

Simply put, starting your journey towards running you…

00:53:41  |   Wed 19 Aug 2020
Ep #268: Alternative Career Paths in the Financial Planning Industry: The Career of Emily Purdon

Ep #268: Alternative Career Paths in the Financial Planning Industry: The Career of Emily Purdon

We’re honored to interview Emily Purdon, XYPN's former Financial Planning and Process Coach (transitioning to Director of XY Tax Solutions), on the show today. Having just finished her first year at …

00:52:15  |   Wed 12 Aug 2020
Ep #267: Supporting BIPOC Advisors on the Path to the CFP

Ep #267: Supporting BIPOC Advisors on the Path to the CFP

We’re honored to interview the leaders of the XYPN Diversity Committee - Shehara Wooten, Miguel Gomez, Ryan Frailich, and Abel Soares - on the show today. These wonderful XYPN members have all served…

00:52:15  |   Wed 05 Aug 2020
Ep #266: Helping Clients Make An Impact Through SRI/ESG Investing - The Careers of Erica Blake and Jan Schalkwijk

Ep #266: Helping Clients Make An Impact Through SRI/ESG Investing - The Careers of Erica Blake and Jan Schalkwijk

We’re honored to have XYPN members Jan Schalkwijk and Erica Blake on the show today to talk about how they've incorporated Socially Responsible Investing (SRI/ESG) into their firms. While Erica and J…

00:58:22  |   Wed 29 Jul 2020
Ep #265: Building An Inclusive Firm That Creates Opportunities For Women and People of Color To Grow and Succeed: The Career of Jocelyn Wright

Ep #265: Building An Inclusive Firm That Creates Opportunities For Women and People of Color To Grow and Succeed: The Career of Jocelyn Wright

Join us as we discuss Jocelyn Wright’s experiences being the first and only Black person in many rooms over the years in her industry, and how she has viewed it as an opportunity to lean in by networ…

00:57:31  |   Wed 22 Jul 2020
Ep #264: The Significance of the Reg BI Challenge with Michael Kitces

Ep #264: The Significance of the Reg BI Challenge with Michael Kitces

We’re thrilled to welcome back XYPN co-founder and Industry Guru, Michael Kitces, to the show today to talk through XYPN’s lawsuit against the SEC. As you may be aware, in September 2019, XYPN chall…

00:56:38  |   Wed 15 Jul 2020
Ep #263: The Power Of The Niche: Strategically Marketing To Your Ideal Client To Accelerate Your Firm’s Growth, The Career of Levi Sanchez

Ep #263: The Power Of The Niche: Strategically Marketing To Your Ideal Client To Accelerate Your Firm’s Growth, The Career of Levi Sanchez

We’re excited to have XYPN member Levi Sanchez, founder of Millennial Wealth, a fee-only firm in Seattle, Washington on the show today. Like many advisors, Levi got his start in this industry immedia…

00:55:13  |   Wed 08 Jul 2020
Ep #262: Supporting, Coaching, & Empowering Women Through Major Financial Decisions As a Certified Money Coach, The Career of Therese Nicklas

Ep #262: Supporting, Coaching, & Empowering Women Through Major Financial Decisions As a Certified Money Coach, The Career of Therese Nicklas

We’re excited to have XYPN member Therese Nicklas, owner of Wealth Coach for Women, a fee-only firm in Rockland, MA, on the show today. With 40 years of experience in this industry, Therese has spent…

01:02:04  |   Wed 01 Jul 2020
Ep #261: Jumping Careers In Her 40s And Building Confidence In The Industry While Slowly Building Her RIA, The Career Of Leslie Ransom

Ep #261: Jumping Careers In Her 40s And Building Confidence In The Industry While Slowly Building Her RIA, The Career Of Leslie Ransom

We’re excited to have XYPN member Leslie Ransom, owner of Indie Financial Planning, a fee-only firm in Chicago, IL, on the show today. Having spent nearly two decades on the sale and distribution sid…

01:00:24  |   Wed 24 Jun 2020
Ep #260: A Non-Traditional Approach To Building A Firm: Working Full-Time To Remain Cash Flow Positive, The Career Of Tyler Landes

Ep #260: A Non-Traditional Approach To Building A Firm: Working Full-Time To Remain Cash Flow Positive, The Career Of Tyler Landes

We’re excited to have XYPN member Tyler Landes, owner of Tandem Financial Guidance, a fee-only firm in Kansas City, Missouri, on the show today. Tyler has a really unique experience building his firm…

00:56:47  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
Ep #259: Lifting the Mental Health Stigma: How Prioritizing Happiness and Changing Careers Can Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life, The Career of Dave Rowan

Ep #259: Lifting the Mental Health Stigma: How Prioritizing Happiness and Changing Careers Can Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life, The Career of Dave Rowan

We’re excited to have XYPN member Dave Rowan, owner of Rowan Financial, a fee-only firm in Bethlehem, PA, on the show today. Dave is a career changer; he spent a majority of his professional life at …

00:54:53  |   Wed 10 Jun 2020
Ep #258: Pivoting Niches While Remaining Mission-Driven: The Career of Angie Furubotten-LaRosee

Ep #258: Pivoting Niches While Remaining Mission-Driven: The Career of Angie Furubotten-LaRosee

We are thrilled to have XYPN member, Angie Furubotten-LaRosee, owner of Avea Financial Planning, a fee-only firm in Richland, WA, on the show today. Angie shares her unique experience in the world of…

01:00:31  |   Wed 03 Jun 2020
Ep #257: The Experiences of Running a Newly Launched Firm During the 2008 Market Crash with Diana Bacon and Scott Bell

Ep #257: The Experiences of Running a Newly Launched Firm During the 2008 Market Crash with Diana Bacon and Scott Bell

We’re excited to have XYPN members Diana Bacon with FSG out of Dallas, TX, and Scott Bell with GDP Inc out of Manhattan Beach, CA on today's show. Both Diana and Scott started and grew their own RIAs…

01:02:54  |   Wed 27 May 2020
Ep #256: Navigating The Way Forward with XYPN’s Advisor Success Team

Ep #256: Navigating The Way Forward with XYPN’s Advisor Success Team

This week, we’re changing things up and are excited to have XYPN coaches Emily Purdon, Arlene Moss, Carolyn Dalle-Molle and BB Webb on the podcast today. Once COVID-19 became recognized as a global p…

01:05:37  |   Wed 20 May 2020
Ep #255: Building A Deliberate Firm As An Introvert: The Career Of Chuck Donalies

Ep #255: Building A Deliberate Firm As An Introvert: The Career Of Chuck Donalies

We’re thrilled to share the story of XYPN member, Chuck Donalies, on the show today. Chuck is the owner of Donalies Financial Planning, a fee-only firm in Washington DC. Chuck started his career in t…

00:58:19  |   Wed 13 May 2020
Ep #254: Lessons and Similarities of Past Market Downturns

Ep #254: Lessons and Similarities of Past Market Downturns

Today, I'm excited to welcome Kenneth Klabunde, founder of Precedent Asset Management in Indianapolis. When we last spoke with Kenneth four years ago, his firm was just getting established. Now, he's…

00:55:22  |   Wed 06 May 2020
Ep #253: How to Communicate Authentically with Clients During a Time of Crisis

Ep #253: How to Communicate Authentically with Clients During a Time of Crisis

We’re honored to have XYPN members Ian Bloom, Meg Bartelt, Brian Thompson and Leighann Miko on the show today as they talk about communicating authentically with clients during a time of crisis. This…

01:00:44  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
Ep #252: The Importance of the Monthly Retainer Model and How It Withstands Market Volatility

Ep #252: The Importance of the Monthly Retainer Model and How It Withstands Market Volatility

We are excited to have XYPN members Sean Gillespie and Paul Allen - founders of the fee-only firm Redeployment Wealth Strategies, located in Virginia Beach, VA - on the show today. Both Sean and Paul…

01:01:30  |   Wed 22 Apr 2020
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