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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Mindy Diamond Financial Advisor Recruiter and Consultant
Wealth Management
Financial Advisors
Advisor Transitions
Financial Planning
Private Equity
Succession Planning
Morgan Stanley
Financial Advisory
Investment Management
Artificial Intelligence
UBS
Enterprise Value
Merrill Lynch
Recruiting Deals
Financial Independence
LPL Financial
Independence In Wealth Management
Edward Jones
Client Experience
Wealth Management Industry

Launched in 2017 as Mindy Diamond on Independence, the show has taken on a broader perspective beyond the independent space to include topics, insights, and candid conversations around financial advisor transitions, growth, and an ever-changing industry landscape. Each episode is designed to offer objective guidance and actionable advice with some of the industry’s brightest movers and shakers.

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With Louis Diamond and Mindy Diamond

Louis and Mindy Diamond explore why successful financial advisors can feel stuck despite thriving businesses—and how agency, enterprise value, risk, legacy, and a clear true north can help them evaluate what com... more

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Andy Schwartz CEO, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners | Kevin Spahn Founder, Spahn Financial (now OnePoint BFG)

Two former Northwestern Mutual advisors, two very different paths. Andy Schwartz and Kevin Spahn share what it takes to build, grow, merge, an... more

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With Louis Diamond

Vanguard’s acquisition of Altruist could reshape RIA custody, bringing together Altruist’s technology with the scale, capital, and reputation of one of the industry’s best-known brands. In Summary

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Shannon Spotswood – CEO, RFG Advisory

Choosing a platform isn’t just about technology or economics. It’s about finding a partner that helps you build the business you actually want to own. Shannon Spotswood explains why growth without compromise st... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Schwartz
CEO of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners
OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners
Episode: Build, Grow & Transact: Making the Leap from Northwestern Mutual to a $20B Enterprise
Kevin Spahn
Founder of Spahn Financial, now OnePoint BFG
Spahn Financial / OnePoint BFG
Episode: Build, Grow & Transact: Making the Leap from Northwestern Mutual to a $20B Enterprise
Shannon Spotswood
CEO of RFG Advisory
RFG Advisory
Episode: Growth Without Compromise: Building Around the Advisor Experience
Patrick Larkin
Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners (formerly founder of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors)
Cerity Partners
Episode: Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years
Ryan Belanger
Founder and CEO of Claro Advisors
Claro Advisors
Episode: Why AI Matters Now: How a $1.5B RIA is Building the Firm of the Future
Josh Tomolak
Vice President of Independent Advisor Services at Diamond Consultants
Diamond Consultants
Episode: IBD vs. RIA: A Special Industry Update on Independence
Matt Kilgroe
President and CEO of Cyndeo Wealth Partners
Cyndeo Wealth Partners
Episode: Build, Grow & Transact: $3.5B Cyndeo on Thinking Like a $25B Firm
Constantine Hatzivassiliou
Partner at Certuity
Certuity
Episode: Lessons from the Links: From Golf Pro to $5B Family Office Partner
James Woodfall
Founder of Raise Your AI, former wealth management business owner
Raise Your AI
Episode: Emotional Intelligence: The “Untouchable” Differentiator in an AI World

Hosts

Louis Diamond
Host of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors, associated with Diamond Consultants (often collaborating on industry updates and advisor transitions).
Jason Diamond
Host of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors, often co-hosting with Mindy Diamond and featuring industry guests.
Mindy Diamond
Founder of Diamond Consultants; prominent guest and co-host focusing on advisor transitions and independence.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Consistently informative and thoughtful podcast

    Mindy asks great questions, brings on insightful guests, and covers topics that are highly relevant to the wealth management industry. I always come away with a useful takeaway. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WNottebohm
    United States3 months ago
  • The best there is!

    One of the best podcasts there is for Financial Services professionals! This is the team you WANT to assist in transitioning because they will help you from A-Z

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wealth management advisor
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome!

    One of my new fav shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States2 years ago
  • Ric Edelman

    Ric Edelman likes to tell people how great Ric Edelman is…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    maybdihjlz
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m confused on this business model

    An anyone explain this to me?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brendan D Mc
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates practical, real-world frameworks and industry updates.
Insightful and actionable for advisors considering independence and growth.
Hosts ask sharp, relevant questions with standout guest lineups.
Regular guests provide diverse perspectives from private equity to family-offices.
The show is valued as a go-to resource for advisor transitions and enterprise-building.

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#165
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#90
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#199
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#199
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Growth Without Compromise: Building Around the Advisor Experience
Q: Can I try and paraphrase or synthesize and you tell me if I get this right? The pitch is that you're really good at what you do and you can take all the BS off of an advisor's plate so they can service their clients and grow. Is that story resonating more over time?
Yes, absolutely. The core message has evolved to emphasize independence not as a fixed destination but as a flexible path where advisors can choose the level of support and platform that aligns with their vision while still owning their business. This resonates as advisors see the value of a comprehensive partner that handles back-office needs, technology, and scaling, freeing them to focus on client service and growth.
Why AI Matters Now: How a $1.5B RIA is Building the Firm of the Future
Q: What does and did NDVR actually do?
NDVR was integrated into Claro as part of an effort to create an AI-native hub that unifies CRM, portfolio management, and advisor workflows, enabling a seamless, all-in-one experience for advisors and clients.
Build, Grow & Transact: $3.5B Cyndeo on Thinking Like a $25B Firm
Q: When did you decide to pursue a minority capital partner rather than a strategic acquisition, and what was your criteria for choosing Rise Growth Partners?
We wanted to continue to run the firm and not exit entirely, so a minority partner with wealth-management experience who understands our clients and the advisor side was essential. Rise offered the right language, governance alignment, and the ability to stay in control while gaining scale.
Lessons from the Links: From Golf Pro to $5B Family Office Partner
Q: How do you view the role of private equity and inorganic growth in this space?
The guest expresses cautious stance toward PE in their markets, preferring growth that directly benefits clients; acquisitions are considered only if they mirror their life-cycle approach and enhance client outcomes, otherwise they stay selective.
Lessons from the Links: From Golf Pro to $5B Family Office Partner
Q: What is Certuity's service model and how does it differ from a typical wirehouse setup?
Certuity operates as a nimble, in-house-enabled family-office platform with a strong emphasis on continuity of service, multi-generational client care, and a fiduciary framework that aligns with clients' goals, supported by a four-part partner team.

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This show centers on wealth management leadership, advisor transitions, and firm-building at scale. Listeners get practical guidance on leaving wirehouses, growing independent RIAs, building enterprise value, and navigating mergers and partnerships, with a steady emphasis on governance, culture, and client-centric service. Noteworthy angles include founder-led growth, private equity involvement, and tech-enabled advisory platforms, all explored through candid conversations with industry operators, investors, and decision-makers. The format tends to blend personal origin stories, pragmatic frameworks, and real-world case studies to help listeners evaluate independence, growth strategies, and succession planning.

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1. Andy Schwartz
2. Kevin Spahn
3. Shannon Spotswood
4. Patrick Larkin
5. Ryan Belanger
6. Josh Tomolak
7. Matt Kilgroe
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