Episodes

July 2, 2024

How Compliance Fuels Sustainable Growth with April Turch

Episode 050: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with April Turch, Chief Compliance Officer at Wolf Group Capital Advisors. April has more than 20 years of experience specializing in financial planning and we...

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June 25, 2024

The Rise of Independent Advisors with Rob Mooney

Episode 049: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Rob Mooney, Managing Partner and CEO of Snowden Lane Partners. Rob spent more than 22 years at Merrill Lynch in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London...

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June 18, 2024

Powering Growth with Technology

Episode 48: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle Van Pelt brings together some of the best clips discussing the role of technology in the growth of RIAs. Featuring James Bogart, Sammy Azzouz, Melissa Bouchillon, and...

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June 11, 2024

Building a Collaborative Workforce in Financial Services with Gerard …

Episode 047: One key element differentiating high-performing advisory firms is their ability to attract, develop, and retain the best people. This translates into a workforce that is genuinely passionate about their work, lea...

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June 4, 2024

Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Wealth Management with Sammy Azz…

Episode 046: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Sammy Azzouz, President and CEO of Heritage Financial Services. In his role, Sammy leads a dynamic organization that provides meticulous wealth management...

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May 28, 2024

A Nine-Step System for Managing Money and Building Wealth with Brian …

Episode 045: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle is joined by Brian Preston, Managing Partner at Abound Wealth Management and the Founder and Host of The Money Guy Show. Brian is a third-generation educator, and th...

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May 21, 2024

How Collaboration and Alignment Drive Organic Growth with Scott Colan…

Episode 44: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Scott Colangelo, Chairman and Managing Partner at Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) and Managing Director of Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA). Scott ha...

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May 14, 2024

How Credit Unions Democratize Financial Wellness with Justin Steitz

Episode 043: In this episode, Kyle talks with Justin Steitz, President at Copper Financial. In his role, he leads sales, investment operations, compliance, and audits for the CommunityAmerica advisor channel and the broker-de...

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May 7, 2024

Building a Wealth Management Powerhouse with Jason Gordo

Episode 042: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Jason Gordo, Co-founder and President of Modern Wealth Management. Jason is an accomplished wealth management executive with a diverse background in busin...

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April 30, 2024

A Philanthropic Approach to Growing Wealth Advisory Firms with Meliss…

Episode 041: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Melissa Bouchillon, Managing Partner at Sound View Wealth Advisors. With a background in psychology and education, Melissa brings a different perspective ...

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April 23, 2024

Becoming a Renegade Entrepreneur with Benj Miller

Episode 040: The traditional path to building a business is often painted as a clear roadmap, following established blueprints and pre-defined steps. But, some founders follow a different playbook — one that focuses on the hu...

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April 16, 2024

How RIAs Are Redefining Financial Advice with Aaron White

Episode 039: The wealth management industry is moving beyond asset allocation and investment management. Clients require a broader suite of services, encompassing areas like tax planning, estate planning, and retirement accou...

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April 9, 2024

How to Bring Rainmakers Back to Financial Services with John Barrows

Episode 038: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle Van Pelt is joined by John Barrows, Founder and CEO of JB Sales. John has a wealth of experience in all aspects of business and sales, from making 400 dials a week t...

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April 2, 2024

The Evolution of Personalized Wealth Management with Mark DeLotto

Episode 037: The pace of technological change is rapid, to say the least. But change often brings with it exciting opportunities. Technology innovation presents nearly endless possibilities and potential to improve how firms ...

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March 26, 2024

Helping Athletes Create Multi-Generational Wealth with Brandon Averill

Episode 036: Athletes are often stereotyped as prone to making poor financial decisions. While this perception is unfair, the real problem lies in a lack of financial education. This gap can leave them susceptible to mismanag...

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March 19, 2024

Developing the Next Generation of Highly Successful Advisors with Ale…

Episode 036: The conventional route to becoming a financial advisor is no longer the only path to success. The industry is evolving, demanding a more holistic and strategic approach to developing elite, successful, and growin...

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March 12, 2024

Turning Clients into Raving Fans with Anand Sheth

Episode 034: Providing excellent client service is more than just answering phone calls and replying to emails promptly. It means cultivating a loyal client base of raving fans. Achieving this requires building deep connectio...

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March 5, 2024

Forging Strategic Partnerships In Financial Services with Rachel Came…

Episode 033: The financial world thrives on relationships, not just with individual clients but with strategic partners who can supercharge offerings and take the business to new levels. However, forging successful partnershi...

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Future of Finance: Building Trust and Embracing Fiduciary Standar…

Episode 032: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle Van Pelt is joined by Lyle Wolberg, CEO, Senior Financial Life Advisor & Partner at Telemus. They discuss the importance of trust and how Telemus differentiates itse...

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Feb. 20, 2024

The Wealth Management Growth Formula with Brett Bernstein

Episode 031: The future of wealth management is about a strategic balance between people, technology, compliance, and marketing. Investing in skilled professionals, robust tech platforms, stringent compliance measures, and ef...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Building an Employee-Owned Wealth Management Firm with Peter Raimondi

Episode 030: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle is joined by Peter Raimondi, Founder & CEO at Dakota Wealth Management. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Peter has built multiple successful co...

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Feb. 6, 2024

From Practice to Enterprise with James Bogart

Episode 029: Educating clients and creating value are pillars of success in the financial advisory industry. Bogart Wealth's explosive growth is a testament to the effectiveness of providing valuable content and actionable st...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Modernizing Your Firm's Reporting to Simplify Your Client Experience …

Episode 028: In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Jud Mackrill is joined by Scott Klaassen, Managing Director at Milemarker to discuss the critical role of reporting in advisory services. Together, they explore the chall...

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Jan. 2, 2024

How User Experience Reshapes the Future of Wealth Management with Cli…

Episode 027: In wealth management, data is paramount. But it's not just about the data itself. It's about how people present, digest, and ultimately act upon it. That's where the user experience (UX) revolution in wealth mana...

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