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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
RIA Transitions
Uptick Partners
Financial Advisory Services
Advisory Autonomy
Chappell Wealth Management
Merrill Lynch

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 Ryan Guth, Founder, Goldfin Group Overview

Jason Diamond speaks with Ryan Guth, Founder of Goldfin Group, on moving beyond Edward Jones to build a business defined by control, differentiation, and entrepreneurial alignment. It’s a thoughtful c... more

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With Jason Diamond and Louis Diamond Overview

A companion to our annual Advisor Transition Report, Jason Diamond and Louis Diamond unpack what’s driving advisor movement in 2025, and what the data reveals about control, growth, and where the indust... more

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With Todd Stankiewicz, President & CIO, and Joe Castiglie, COO & CIO – SYKON Capital Overview

Todd Stankiewicz and Joe Castiglie of SYKON Capital join Jason Diamond to discuss redefining success after Merrill, launching their own RIA, and how indep... more

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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

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Recent Guests

Ryan Guth
Founder of Goldfin Group
Goldfin Group / LPL
Episode: Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Conductor: Orchestrating Success After Edward Jones
Todd Stankiewicz
President and CIO of SYKON Capital
SYKON Capital
Episode: When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Joe Castiglie
COO and CIO of SYKON Capital
SYKON Capital
Episode: When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Dylan Ripley
Managing partner at Cedarwood Financial Partners
Cedarwood Financial Partners
Episode: Edward Jones to Independence: A $1.7B Post-Litigation Comeback Story
Todd Vincent
Managing partner at Cedarwood Financial Partners
Cedarwood Financial Partners
Episode: Edward Jones to Independence: A $1.7B Post-Litigation Comeback Story
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

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 124 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 States5 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.

Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Conductor: Orchestrating Success After Edward Jones
Q: Why pursue independence and how has it changed your ability to serve clients?
Independence allows me to be the quarterback for clients, differentiate marketing, and prioritize what truly helps clients—time, attention, and concierge-style planning—without being beholden to a single firm's constraints.
Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Conductor: Orchestrating Success After Edward Jones
Q: Walk us through your background and what brought you into wealth management.
I started as a conductor and educator, moved into entrepreneurship by creating a small music school, and eventually transitioned into wealth management after testing the waters with podcasting and a friend in the field; this led to a CFP and ultimately working toward independence to better serve entrepreneurial clients.
When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Q: How has client experience changed since going independent?
The client experience became more customized and transparent, with a focus on upfront planning, education, and a longer-term relationship built on trust and clearer expectations.
When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Q: Why did you feel the need for owning your own ADV versus using a shared ADV model?
Owning the ADV provided full control over every decision, enabling a cohesive, end-to-end client experience and the ability to tailor technology and processes to their philosophy.
When Success Isn’t Enough: Merrill Breakaways Make the Case for Independence
Q: What did success look like in your early days, and how did that change as you contemplated leaving Merrill?
Success broadened from traditional metrics to a vision that includes fulfillment through client impact and the freedom to serve clients with a holistic approach, prompting the move toward independence.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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