RIA+
<p>RIA+ is a podcast for leaders of large, enterprise Registered Investment Advisory firms. Specifically, RIA+ provides insights into how some of the most successful RIAs are creating, maintaining and accelerating growth - while also ensuring their firms are appropriately developing talent and creating businesses that are culturally set up for long-term success. </p>
All Episodes
Inside the Mind of the NextGen Advisor: Novare Capital
<p>In this episode of RIA+, Mark Bruno goes “Inside the minds” of four Next Generation advisors who are with Novare Capital, Emigrant’s newest partner firm. </p><p>With a growing number of RIA founders looking to attract and develop young talent, this discussion features a group of rising stars about what sparked their interest in wealth management. It also focuses on what has motivated each of these advisors to continue to hone their skills and dedicate their careers to financial advice. </p><p>Novare's "Core Four" of Alex Dann, Callie Huggins, John Menser and John Ryan discuss their journeys, their unique approaches to working with individuals and families – and the difference between a good and a great RIA. For anyone looking to attract and develop NextGen talent, this is a must-listen, so enjoy this episode of RIA+.</p>
The Future of Financial Advice? How Fruitful is Reshaping the Role of Advisors
<p>In this episode of RIA+, Emigrant's Mark Bruno sits with Sam Lewis, the founder and CEO of Fruitful, a financial wellness solution that provides its clients, or its "members", with high-touch advice that is delivered in a largely digital experience. Fruitful's "guides" are already providing advice to thousands of NextGen investors, despite the company being a relatively new entrant to the marke. Lewis shares his perspective on how the needs and demands of younger investors are evolving, and how Fruitful is using digital platforms to provide more direct access to its team of CFPs, personalized investment portfolios and customized savings products. Fruitful has found a way to scale the delivery of advice, without compromising the role and importance of 1-to-1 relationships - and in the process, may offer a glimpse into the future of wealth management. </p><p><br/></p>
From Good to Great - Then from Great to Elite: Inside the Stratos Growth Story with Jeff Concepcion
<p>In this episode of RIA+, Jeff Concepcion – founder and CEO of Stratos Wealth – one of the fastest-growing, sits down with Emigrant's Mark Bruno to discuss the strategies and tactics that have fueled of one of the largest and most successful firms in wealth management. With more than $37 billion in assets across its platform, over 350 advisors and a diverse mix of businesses that are purpose-built for growth-oriented advisors and firms, Stratos has become one of the most influential firms in wealth management. Wit some major strategic investments in technology, practice management and marketing capabilities, Jeff describes how he and his leadership team have Stratos strategically positioned Stratos to write the next chapter of its impressive growth story. </p>
Gibson Capital: An 'Uncommonly Attentive Advice' Strategy
<p>This episode of RIA+ features two key leaders at Gibson Capital – which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary and now manages roughly $2.5B for 200 families across the country. While a number of strategic decisions have contributed to Gibson’s prolonged success, the notion of providing “uncommonly attentive advice” has always stayed at the core for Gibson, one of the most focused and intentional RIAs you will come across in this industry. Christine DeMao, Gibson’s COO, and Chris Sidoni, Gibson’s Chief Investment Officer, joined Emigrant's Mark Bruno to talk about their unique approach to building one of the industry’s premier firms, and how its ability to go narrow and deep has differentiated Gibson in an increasingly competitive market. </p>