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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Mindy Diamond Financial Advisor Recruiter and Consultant
Wealth Management
Financial Advisors
Wealth Management Industry
Advisor Transition Report
Compliance
Termination
Holistic Planning
Advisor Wellbeing
Employment Agreements
Investment Management
Edward Jones
Non-Compete Agreements
Financial Planning
Northrock Partners
Financial Advisory Services
RIA Transitions
Uptick Partners
Advisory Autonomy
Merrill Lynch
Chappell Wealth Management

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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Latest Episodes

With Dylan Ripley & Todd Vincent – Managing Partners and Financial Planners, Cedarwood Financial Partners Overview

Todd Vincent and Dylan Ripley join Mindy Diamond to share the reality of leaving Edward Jones, defending a two-year lawsuit, and stil... more

With James Poer, CEO Kestra Holdings, John Amore, President Kestra Financial and Fayez Muhtadie, Co-Head of Private Equity at Stone Point Capital Overview

Louis Diamond sits down with James Poer (Kestra Holdings), John Amore (Kestra Financial), and... more

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With Jim Dickson — Founding Partner and CEO, Elevation Point Overview

Louis Diamond speaks with the founder and CEO of Elevation Point about building a next-generation independent platform focused on ownership, minority capital, data strategy, and ... more

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With Louis Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview

They’ve built thriving businesses. Strong production. Loyal clients. Growing teams.

So why do so many successful advisors quietly wonder, “Why doesn’t this feel as good as I expected?” This episode tack... more

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Recent Guests

James Poer
CEO Kestra Holdings
Kestra Holdings
Episode: Private Equity, Scale, and Strategy: Inside Kestra with Its CEO, President, and Private Equity Partner
John Amore
President of Kestra Financial
Kestra Financial
Episode: Private Equity, Scale, and Strategy: Inside Kestra with Its CEO, President, and Private Equity Partner
Fayez Muhtadie
Co-head of Private Equity at Stone Point Capital
Stone Point Capital
Episode: Private Equity, Scale, and Strategy: Inside Kestra with Its CEO, President, and Private Equity Partner
Jim Dickson
Founding partner and CEO of Elevation Point
Elevation Point
Episode: The Elevation of Independence: Jim Dickson on Building Real Enterprise Value
Joe Duran
Managing Partner of Rise Growth Partners, former builder of Centurion Capital and United Capital
Rise Growth Partners
Episode: Rise and Reinvent: Joe Duran on Building and Rebuilding World-Class Firms – Best of Replay
Dennis Morton
Founder and senior wealth advisor at Morton Brown Family Wealth
Morton Brown Family Wealth
Episode: Building for Continuity: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Firm
Jason Wenk
Founder and CEO of Altruist
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Episode: Custody Reimagined: How Jason Wenk and Altruist Are Disrupting the Status Quo
Brandon Ross
Co-founder and co-CEO of Quotient Wealth Partners
Quotient Wealth Partners
Episode: Beyond Goldman: How a $4.4B Firm Scaled Without Shortcuts or Private Equity
Eden Ovadia
Co-founder of Finny, with a background in software engineering and experience at Boston Consulting Group.
Finny
Episode: The Future of Prospecting: How AI Is Powering the Next Era of Advisor Growth

Hosts

Lewis Diamond
Host of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
Jason Diamond
Host of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors
Louis Diamond
Host of The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Awesome!

    One of my new fav shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United Statesa year 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
  • Great Resource

    My partner, and I listened to this podcast religiously for the year that led up to us leaving Merrill Lynch. Great insight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlicht
    United States3 years ago

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Guests consistently bring meaningful growth and transition perspectives, often with actionable takeaways.
Mixed reception to certain guests, with some listeners perceiving promotion or self-promotion in isolated episodes.
The show is highly valued for industry insights and practical guidance for financial advisors.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Elevation of Independence: Jim Dickson on Building Real Enterprise Value
Q: What role does data and technology play in Elevation Point's strategy?
Data and technology are central to accelerating growth and enabling a differentiated client experience. Elevation Point invests in data warehouses, AI-enabled workflows, and integrated portals, aiming to reduce reliance on staff and increase profitability while giving advisors access to tools typically available only at large banks.
The Elevation of Independence: Jim Dickson on Building Real Enterprise Value
Q: How does Elevation Point differentiate from traditional aggregators or IBDs?
The differentiation comes from focusing on customization and partnership rather than cookie-cutter models. Elevation Point avoids full control and uses minority stakes to empower advisors, offering hands-on support in data infrastructure, private markets, and capital-backed growth strategies, plus a deep emphasis on maintaining the advisor's strategic direction.
The Elevation of Independence: Jim Dickson on Building Real Enterprise Value
Q: What is Elevation Point's core thesis about building enterprise value for advisory firms?
Elevation Point partners with high-potential, smaller-to-mid-sized advisory teams by taking non-controlling stakes and providing capital, technology, and an integrated platform that enables growth, M&A, private markets access, and a bespoke client experience—without relinquishing control. The goal is to create durable, scalable enterprises with a clear path to increased enterprise value.
Private Equity, Scale, and Strategy: Inside Kestra with Its CEO, President, and Private Equity Partner
Q: From the independent advisor seat, what problem does Kestra solve better than peers?
Kestra combines comprehensive wealth-management capabilities with a strong community and a boutique, advisor-centric approach, delivering end-to-end solutions and a supportive ecosystem that helps advisors grow their practices while preserving a personal, relationship-focused culture.
Why So Many Successful Advisors Feel Stuck
Q: What questions should advisors ask themselves before considering a move?
Advisors should assess their true north, identify frustrations, evaluate their tolerance for risk, and think critically about their professional life and legacy.

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The show centers on independent financial advising, transitions, growth, and the evolving advisor landscape. Across recent episodes, discussions span building scalable wealth-management platforms, private-equity and capital-partner dynamics, lifecycle transitions for advisors, and technology-enabled differentiation in client service. Guests range from platform founders to exit strategists, with a consistent emphasis on advisor autonomy, data-driven growth, and the realities of scaling in a highly competitive market. A standout aspect is the blend of practical leadership lessons, hands-on growth strategies, and candid takes on industry disruption, making it a practical listen for advisors contemplating independence, succession, or strategic ... more

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7. Jason Wenk
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