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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.

Careers Finance Entrepreneurship Business Training Advice
Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
410
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Ep #311: Growing As an Entrepreneur From the Startup Phase to the Enterprise Phase: A Check-in with Alan Moore

Ep #311: Growing As an Entrepreneur From the Startup Phase to the Enterprise Phase: A Check-in with Alan Moore

We’re excited to have Alan Moore, the CEO and Co-Founder of XYPN, on the show today. XYPN just celebrated its 7th year, and it’s been about a year and a half since Alan hosted his last #XYPNRadio epi…

01:04:02  |   Wed 16 Jun 2021
Ep #310: Two Million Dollars of Revenue in Four Years: A Conversation with Shane Mason and AJ Ayers

Ep #310: Two Million Dollars of Revenue in Four Years: A Conversation with Shane Mason and AJ Ayers

We’re excited to welcome back Shane Mason and AJ Ayers, co-founders of Brooklyn FI, for a check-in on their growth trajectory since we last spoke with them on episode #221. Brooklyn FI now has 10 ful…

01:00:25  |   Wed 02 Jun 2021
Ep #309: The Power of a Mastermind Group: A Conversation with Becky Meats, Bonnie Arnold, Molly Laughter, and Adrienne Ross

Ep #309: The Power of a Mastermind Group: A Conversation with Becky Meats, Bonnie Arnold, Molly Laughter, and Adrienne Ross

We’re excited to have four XYPN members and firm owners on the show today. Becky Meats, Bonnie Arnold, Molly Laughter, and Adrienne Ross were introduced to each other during their XYPN Launcher progr…

00:55:32  |   Wed 26 May 2021
Ep #308: Enhancing the Value of XYPN Membership with Executive Experience: With Vince Hockett

Ep #308: Enhancing the Value of XYPN Membership with Executive Experience: With Vince Hockett

We’re honored to welcome Vince Hockett, XYPN’s Chief Revenue Officer, to the show today. Vince joined the XYPN team just about one year ago and has brought decades of experience working at rapidly gr…

00:52:10  |   Wed 19 May 2021
Ep #307:  Investment Storytelling: An Interview with Kelly Klingaman

Ep #307: Investment Storytelling: An Interview with Kelly Klingaman

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Kelly Klingaman, Vice President and Regional Director of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA). Kelly has worked in the RIA space for the past 12 years, helping adv…

00:50:46  |   Wed 12 May 2021
Ep #306: How DEI Makes Firms Thrive: An Interview with Cindu Thomas-George

Ep #306: How DEI Makes Firms Thrive: An Interview with Cindu Thomas-George

In today’s episode, we’re honored to speak with Cindu Thomas-George, a professor and the owner of Shakthi Diversity and Equity Training. 

Cindu joins us to discuss what diversity, equity, and inclusi…

00:49:38  |   Wed 05 May 2021
Ep #305: Embracing an Expanding Compliance Program: A Discussion with Shelby Brown and Terria Heng

Ep #305: Embracing an Expanding Compliance Program: A Discussion with Shelby Brown and Terria Heng

Today, we have the privilege of talking to Terria Heng and Shelby Brown, two of XYPN’s Compliance Coaches who together have nearly two decades of experience as examiners and compliance consultants.

T…

00:51:01  |   Wed 28 Apr 2021
Ep #304: Supporting Clients Through Grief and Transition: A Conversation with Julie Quick and Chris Dale

Ep #304: Supporting Clients Through Grief and Transition: A Conversation with Julie Quick and Chris Dale

Today we have the honor of speaking with Chris Dale and Julie Quick, two XYPN members and RIA owners who make a tremendous impact in their clients’ lives as they focus on the complex niche of people …

00:51:19  |   Wed 21 Apr 2021
Ep #303: Adding a Partner Into an Established Firm: A Conversation With Ryan Mohr and Eric Thomas

Ep #303: Adding a Partner Into an Established Firm: A Conversation With Ryan Mohr and Eric Thomas

Today, we have an exciting conversation with Ryan Mohr and Eric Thomas, owners of Clarity Capital Management, a fee-only firm out of Portland, OR, where we talk about all things partnering—how to do …

00:53:21  |   Wed 14 Apr 2021
Ep #302: The Real Value of an Intern: A Conversation with Pearl Michalson

Ep #302: The Real Value of an Intern: A Conversation with Pearl Michalson

Today we’re excited to welcome Pearl Michalson, XYPN’s Internship Coordinator, to the show. Pearl has built XYPN’s internship program from the ground up and has a wealth of expertise when it comes to…

00:51:44  |   Wed 07 Apr 2021
Ep #301: Hiring A Spouse - A Conversation with Ashlee deSteiger and David Rae

Ep #301: Hiring A Spouse - A Conversation with Ashlee deSteiger and David Rae

We’re incredibly excited to have Ashlee deSteiger and David Rae—two XYPN advisors and RIA owners—on the show today to talk about everything that comes along with working having your spouse as a cowor…

00:52:00  |   Wed 31 Mar 2021
Ep #300: From Unfulfilled Employees to Independent RIA Owners: A Conversation with Tremaine Wills and Charles Ho

Ep #300: From Unfulfilled Employees to Independent RIA Owners: A Conversation with Tremaine Wills and Charles Ho

Today, we have two remarkable XYPN members—Tremaine Wills and Charles Ho—on the show. Tremaine and Charles both left the broker-dealer space knowing they were destined to do more meaningful work. Bot…

00:49:18  |   Wed 24 Mar 2021
Ep #299: Considerations for Special Needs Planning: A Discussion With Alexandra Baig, Neil Mahoney, Todd Sensing, and Matthew Ricks

Ep #299: Considerations for Special Needs Planning: A Discussion With Alexandra Baig, Neil Mahoney, Todd Sensing, and Matthew Ricks

We’re thrilled to have four incredible XYPN members on the show with us today: Alexandra Baig, Neil Mahoney, Todd Sensing, and Matthew Ricks. Each advisor has built a practice that either focuses ent…

00:45:10  |   Wed 17 Mar 2021
Ep #298: Strategic and Authentic Podcasting: A Conversation with Aaron Agte, Michael Reynolds, and Trishul Patel

Ep #298: Strategic and Authentic Podcasting: A Conversation with Aaron Agte, Michael Reynolds, and Trishul Patel

Today, we’re excited to talk with three extraordinary people—Aaron Agte, Michael Reynolds, and Trishul Patel—with three remarkable things in common: they are all RIA owners, XYPN members, and, to top…

00:50:43  |   Wed 10 Mar 2021
Ep #297: Embracing Career Change: A Conversation with Cathy Morgan and James Hindes

Ep #297: Embracing Career Change: A Conversation with Cathy Morgan and James Hindes

We’re excited to have Cathy Morgan and James Hindes on the show today to talk about their respective firms, Assess Financial Freedom and ENOW Financial. While Cathy and James own two separate RIAs, t…

00:51:01  |   Wed 03 Mar 2021
Ep #296: Transitioning an Established Practice to Fee-Only: A Conversation with John Mason and Tommy Blackburn

Ep #296: Transitioning an Established Practice to Fee-Only: A Conversation with John Mason and Tommy Blackburn

We’re excited to have John Mason and Tommy Blackburn on the show today. John and Tommy are partners at Mason & Associates, a fee-only firm out of Newport News, Virginia. Tommy and John are friends, f…

00:55:43  |   Wed 24 Feb 2021
Ep #295: Storytelling to Build Your Brand: A Conversation with Kelly Moorman

Ep #295: Storytelling to Build Your Brand: A Conversation with Kelly Moorman

We’re honored to have XYPN Director of Brand Communications, Kelly Moorman, on the show today to talk about all things brand. Kelly is a trained chemist, but married her experience with large data se…

00:52:10  |   Wed 17 Feb 2021
Ep #294: Building an Authentic Firm That’s a Magnet for Clients: A Discussion with Anna N’Jie Konte

Ep #294: Building an Authentic Firm That’s a Magnet for Clients: A Discussion with Anna N’Jie Konte

We’re excited to have XYPN member Anna N’Jie Konte, the founder of the fee-only firm Dare to Dream Financial Planning out of Kensington, MD, on the show today. Anna started her firm in August of 2019…

00:53:11  |   Wed 10 Feb 2021
Ep #293: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Blogger to Helping Run a Financial Planning Business: A Conversation with Amy Artiga and Ben Wacek

Ep #293: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Blogger to Helping Run a Financial Planning Business: A Conversation with Amy Artiga and Ben Wacek

We’re excited to have XYPN member Ben Wacek, founder of Guide Financial Planning, and his firm’s Operations Manager, Amy Artiga, on the show today. We discuss the EOS model, client surges, and what t…

00:51:33  |   Wed 03 Feb 2021
Ep #292: Fee-Only, Fiduciary, and Fully Independent Financial Planning Without Judgment: A Conversation with Todd Pouliot

Ep #292: Fee-Only, Fiduciary, and Fully Independent Financial Planning Without Judgment: A Conversation with Todd Pouliot

We’re excited to have XYPN member Todd Pouliot, owner of Gateway Financial, a fee-only firm out of Northfield, OH, on the show today. Todd started his career spending time as a captive insurance agen…

00:52:31  |   Wed 27 Jan 2021
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