Behind The Advisor

Episodios

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  Ep #419: Navigating Success: From Startup to Thriving Enterprise 15.07.2026 42m

  What does it take to grow a startup into a thriving company? Roger Pine, CEO and co-founder of Holistiplan, shares lessons from scaling a two-person startup into a 100-person fintech, embracing AI, evolving as a leader, and staying true to your vision along the way.
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  Ep #418: Finding Your Voice: Why Podcasting Became a Power Tool for Modern Advisors 01.07.2026 41m

  What if one of the best ways to grow your business is simply to let people hear your voice? Alan Moore sits down with PodBox CEO and Modern Financial Advisor host Mike Langford to explore how podcasting helps advisors build trust, clarify their message, and create content that continues working long after it's published.
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  Ep #417: Still Standing, Still Evolving: What 10+ Years Inside XYPN Actually Looks Like 17.06.2026 43m

  Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial, returns to Behind the Advisor nearly a decade after his first XYPN appearance to reflect on the evolution of his firm, niche, and role as a business owner. He shares how Stone Steps has grown from a solo launch into a five-person firm serving tech and biotech professionals, retirees, and families with complex planning needs. Scott also discusses how financial life planning, stock compensation expertise, cash flow implementation, and a guide mindset have shaped the next chapter of his work with clients.
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  Ep #416: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Advising Families Across Generations 03.06.2026 40m

  Chad Holmes, founder of Formula Wealth, joins Behind the Advisor to discuss the growing need for multi-generational wealth planning. He shares how advisors can help families navigate aging parents, inheritance, estate planning, and succession conversations with more clarity and confidence. Chad also explains why wealth transfer is about more than assets—it's about communication, education, and preparing the next generation to carry the legacy forward.  
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  Ep #415: Balanced PM Preview: Breaking Down Stagflation 20.05.2026 1h 5m

  Today's episode of Behind The Advisor is a little different because we're giving you a preview of something brand new from XYPN. Balanced PM is a new podcast hosted by XYPN Portfolio Analyst Joe Dunn, CFA, and XYPN Director of Investments Andrew Almeida, CFA, CFP®, focused on the principles behind portfolio construction and long-term investment thinking. In this special preview episode, Joe and Andrew dive into stagflation: what it is, how it shaped markets in the 1970s, and why advisors are hearing about it again today. They explore how inflation, slowing growth, and market uncertainty can influence investor behavior, portfolio design, and planning conversations in the current environment.
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  Ep #414: From Set to CFP®: Reinventing Your Career From Scratch 06.05.2026 42m

  Greg Vojtanek went from acting and side gigs to founding Fade In Financial: a firm built for entertainment creatives who live with unpredictable income. He launched without clients or a safety net, and by month 15 he'd stopped pulling from savings. In this episode, Greg talks about making the leap, finding your niche, and why lived experience might be your biggest asset.
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  Ep #413: XYPN's 2025 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE 08.10.2025 55m

  Alan Moore and Michael Kitces share nine years of XYPN benchmarking insights live from XYPN LIVE 2025. From year-one challenges to fee strategies, hiring, and the value of CFP® certification, this episode gives a candid, data-driven look at what works (and what doesn't) when growing a fee-only firm.
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  Ep #412: Scaling Smart: Building a High-Growth Firm for Entrepreneurs 10.09.2025 35m

  In this episode of Behind the Advisor, David Flores Wilson shares how his firm grew 5X in five years—by focusing on entrepreneurs, building community, and keeping the human side of planning front and center. From creating simple systems to boosting visibility with media, David's story is full of practical takeaways you can apply in your own practice.
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  Ep #411: Growing Through Change: Building a Balanced Financial Practice 27.08.2025 35m

  In this episode of Behind the Advisor, Dan Slagle of Fyooz Financial Planning shares how he and his wife, Natalie, grew their firm from 30 to 70+ households—while redesigning their work and life for balance. From parental leave to narrowing their client focus, Dan reveals why clarity, boundaries, and aligned values matter more than scale. Advisors will walk away with insights on setting fees, serving your niche, and building a practice that supports the life you want.
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  Ep #410: Laying the Groundwork: How Financial Coaches Strengthen Advisory Relationships 13.08.2025 34m

  In this episode of Behind the Advisor, we talk with Monica Scudieri, founder of Grab Your Slice, about how financial coaches can support advisors by helping clients build stability and confidence before entering a planning relationship. We cover the difference between coaching and advising, how partnerships can improve client outcomes, and why coaching is a powerful tool for clients in transition.
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  Ep #409: From Zero to Traction: Launching a Lean, Fast-Moving Firm 16.07.2025 36m

  Ryan Johnson launched Hundred Financial Planning with no clients, limited experience, and a tough regulatory environment. In this episode, he shares how XYPN's Sapphire model helped him move fast, stay lean, and build a firm that truly fits his life and his clients'.
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  Ep #408: Coming Full Circle: Relaunching a Purpose-Driven Firm 02.07.2025 36m

  Leaving entrepreneurship doesn't mean leaving the industry for good. In this episode, Nannette Kamien, founder of Inspiration Financial Planning, shares her journey of launching, pausing, and eventually relaunching her firm nearly a decade after first joining XYPN. She opens up about the challenges that led her to close her practice, the growth she experienced while working for others, and how that clarity helped her return with renewed purpose. Now focused on supporting women over 40 through life transitions, Nannette's story is a powerful reminder that career paths aren't always linear—and that sometimes stepping back is the first step forward.
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  Ep #407: A Decade of Building XYPN from the Inside Out 09.04.2025 49m

  In this special episode of Behind The Advisor, Alan Moore interviews Maddy Roche, XYPN's first employee and longtime podcast host, as she prepares to depart after nearly 11 years. From her start as the "Director of Getting Sh!t Done" to becoming an executive business coach, Maddy reflects on her journey with XYPN, discussing the challenges of growing with a company, the importance of sabbaticals, and her next chapter developing services for people without children at Child-Free Legacy. This bittersweet conversation offers valuable insights for advisors on team building, organizational growth, and embracing professional transitions with grace.
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  Ep #406: Navigating the Transition: How XYPN Sapphire Simplifies Going Solo 26.03.2025 34m

  Going independent doesn't mean doing it alone. In this episode, Brian Muller, founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors, shares his journey through the RIA transition and how XYPN Sapphire helped him navigate compliance, operations, and client transfers—without sacrificing his brand or autonomy. He opens up about building a lifestyle practice, overcoming challenges, and finding the right support to create the business (and life) he wanted.
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  Ep #405: The Art of Client Onboarding: Creating Exceptional Experiences Through Automation 12.03.2025 38m

  On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I'm thrilled to chat with Libby Greiwe, founder of The Efficient Advisor, about the power of a well-designed and automated client onboarding process.  During our conversation, Libby breaks down her three-phase onboarding approach: the first 30 days focused on professionalism, days 30-60 on surprising and delighting clients, and days 60+ dedicated to "shocking and awing" clients. She shares practical examples from her own practice, including providing termination scripts for previous advisors, sending personalized thank-you notes, and conducting formal onboarding meetings. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/405  
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  Ep #404: Building a Purpose-Driven Practice in Three Months 22.01.2025 49m

  XYPN Radio is excited to welcome Rob Brown, founder of Truest Fan Coaching, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Rob is an expert coach for RIA owners, helping them uncover their purpose and build businesses that align with their deepest values and goals. In this episode, Rob dives into his process for guiding advisors to define both their business and life purposes. He shares strategies for overcoming burnout, the risks of operating without a clear purpose, and how to identify and break bad habits. Rob also discusses time audits and why hiring isn't always the solution advisors think it is. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/404
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  Ep #403: Mastering Short-Form Video Marketing with Nate Hoskin and Nick Meyer 08.01.2025 51m

  On this episode of XYPN Radio I'm thrilled to chat with Nate Hoskin and Nick Meyer, two CFP® professionals based in Denver and co-founders of the N2 Content Marketing Group. Together we unpack the power of short-form video marketing for advisors. We dive into the why and how of creating digestible, engaging videos that not only resonate with your audience but also rank well for maximum discoverability. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/403
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  Ep #402: Work-Life Integration, Fulfillment, and Building Your Dream Firm with Kristin Harad 11.12.2024 48m

  In this episode of XYPN Radio, we sit down with Kristin Harad—coach, former financial advisor, and marketing expert—for an inspiring conversation about personal and professional growth. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/402
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  Ep #401: Mindfulness, Freedom, and a Fiduciary Driven Civilization with George Kinder and Lora Woodward 27.11.2024 54m

  XYPN Radio is thrilled to welcome back George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, and Lora Woodward, the Institute's COO, for an inspiring conversation. It's been a few years since they last joined us in 2020, and this time, we're diving into some truly transformative topics: mindfulness, freedom, and how to change our civilization—yes, we're going big and bold today. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/401
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  Ep #400: XYPN's 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE 13.11.2024 1h 7m

  What's the real trajectory of an RIA? How early should you start hiring, and is a niche worth it?  Co-Founders Alan Moore and Michael Kitces hit the stage at XYPN LIVE 2024 to discuss insights from the seventh-annual Benchmarking Study on episode 400 of XYPN Radio. Each year, the study gathers information from XYPN member participants to get an accurate picture of how advisors are doing in their firms. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/400