XYPN Radio

Nov 13 2024 399 ep. 59 mins 244
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XYPN Radio is dedicated to building a community of fee-only financial planners who are ready to make the dream of serving next-generation clients into a profitable and successful reality. With an honest and forward-thinking perspective, host Alan Moore, various guests, and occasional co-host Michael Kitces deliver insights and knowledge to advisors in the financial planning industry who want to build better businesses that serve Gen X and Gen Y clients. Through the expertise of leaders in the field and case studies from financial planners like you, the discovery of how you can serve your own generation to help them achieve their financial goals starts today. Featured Co-Host: Michael Kitces | Co-Founder of the XY Planning Network, and author of the popular blog www.Kitces.com joins in on occasion to bring his unique perspective to the show

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Ep #400: XYPN’s 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE

Nov 13 2024 67 mins  
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 a

Ep #399: Redefining Success In Your Financial Planning Firm

Oct 30 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome Brenna Baucum, founder of Collective Wealth Planning. Just 21 months after launching her firm in Salem, Oregon, Brenna has already reached significant milestones, with 21 clients and $21 million in assets under management. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/399

Ep #398: Supporting Childfree Clients with Financial Planning and Beyond

Oct 16 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of XYPN Radio, we sit down with Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth®, and Bri Conn, the firm's Chief Experience Officer, to dive into the unique financial planning needs of childfree individuals. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/398

Ep #397: Empowering Internationally Born Clients Through Financial Planning

Oct 02 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Jane Mepham, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Elgon Financial Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Austin, Texas that specializes in serving foreign-born individuals. Originally from Kenya, Jane shares her journey of coming to the U.S. to study computer science and how a lack of cultural competence in financial advising inspired her to shift careers and lau

Ep #396: Leading a Growing Advisory Firm with Nathan Donohue

Sep 18 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of XYPN Radio, I chat with Nathan Donohue, co-founder and partner at Consilio Wealth Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nathan shares his experience transitioning his team from a broker-dealer to an RIA and what it takes to successfully run a growing advisory firm today. You can find show notes and more information by visiting this link: https:/

Ep #395: Attracting and Retaining Top Advisors with Caleb Brown

Sep 04 2024 61 mins  
We dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey, discussing the realities of training and mentoring talent, and the inevitable challenge of team members moving on. We explore how perfecting your firm's story, values and mission not only draws in clients but also helps you attract the best talent. Caleb shares valuable insights, including key stats on compensation and hiring timeline

Ep #394: How to Lead a Passion-Driven Ensemble Firm: An Interview with Jason Speciner

Aug 21 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Jason Speciner, founder and CEO of Financial Planning Fort Collins, or FPFoCo, a comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation firm based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jason, who last appeared on the show in 2019, returns to share exciting updates on his firm’s growth, the evolution of his team, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way.

Ep #393: How Focusing on a Niche Allows You to Love Your Work: An Interview with Ashley Foster

Aug 07 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome back Ashley Foster, CFP®, founder of NXT:GEN Financial Planning. You might remember Ashley from Episode 321 in 2021, where he shared his journey transitioning from the insurance industry to the fee-only financial planning world. Today, Ashley gives us an inside look at the firm he built, which now serves over 50 clients, focusing primarily

Ep #392: Making The Transition From a Broker Dealer to Launching Your RIA

Jul 24 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of XYPN Radio, we sit down with Jamie Lima, CFP®, CDFA®, MBA, an XYPN Ambassador, and the founder of Woodson Wealth Management and Allegiant Divorce Solutions, two virtual firms. Jamie's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit, having transitioned from managing 450 households at large wirehouses to founding his firm amid the COVID pandemic of 2020. Ja

Ep #391: Taking Risks and Loving the Process - How the Valor Team scaled to over 100 Clients

Jul 10 2024 58 mins  
In today’s episode of XYPN Radio I am thrilled to have Ed Smith and Amanda Lique of Valor Wealth Partners on the show. Valor Wealth Partners specializes in serving civilian federal employees and handling their complex financial situations. Ed and Amanda are here to share their journey of building their firm from the ground up. We dive into the origins of their partnership, their