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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
Succession Planning
Financial Advisory
Private Equity
Morgan Stanley
Investment Management
UBS
Merrill Lynch
Recruiting Deals
Financial Independence
LPL Financial
Independence In Wealth Management
Edward Jones
Wealth Management Industry
Client Experience
Advisor Transition Report
Financial Services

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

A Special Industry Update, With Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond Overview

Jason and Mindy Diamond revisit the transition playbook, this time focused on how advisor priorities are shifting. From AI and enterprise value to stability and flexibility, t... more

With Ben Domingue, Founder & Managing Partner of Family Office Partners Overview

Louis Diamond speaks with Ben Domingue, Founder of Family Office Partners, on his move from UBS PWM to independence—why control became essential, and how building his ... more

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With Wen Nottebohm—Managing Director, Wealth Advisor at Cresset Overview

Wen Nottebohm of Cresset joins Mindy Diamond to share the next gen perspective: how advisors can design their own growth path, earn credibility among UHNW clients, the value o... more

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With James Conole—Founder, Root Financial Overview

James Conole built Root Financial from zero to ~$2.4B in just 8 years. Louis Diamond speaks with him about how he grew the firm through content and inbound demand rather than traditional business d... more

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Recent Guests

Wen Nottebohm
Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Cresset (formerly with Berman Capital Advisors)
Cresset / Berman Capital Advisors
Episode: Next Gen Success: A Masterclass in Building Trust and Credibility in a $7B Multi-Family Office
James Conole
Founder of Root Financial
Root Financial
Episode: From the Ground Up: How to Create a $2.4B Content Growth Engine
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

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.
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The show is highly valued for industry insights and practical guidance for financial advisors.

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From the Ground Up: How to Create a $2.4B Content Growth Engine
Q: Why hire talent without requiring a big book of business, and do you think that will hold long-term?
Root prioritizes exceptional practitioners who align with a growth mindset, with the belief that strong lead flow and a consistent service model create a scalable, sustainable business that isn't dependent on a few big books of business.
From the Ground Up: How to Create a $2.4B Content Growth Engine
Q: What has been the primary driver of Root's extraordinary growth?
A combination of a high-impact YouTube channel, podcasts, and other digital media that attract the right clients, plus a strong focus on building a capable team to support the growth while avoiding overexpansion that could dilute service quality.
From the Ground Up: How to Create a $2.4B Content Growth Engine
Q: What led you to start Root Financial without a traditional book of business?
A forced exit from a previous firm pushed James to take a leap; rather than chasing a grand plan, he focused on doing what he loved and built Root around culture, virtual operations, and opportunistic client relationships, proving a firm can grow from zero with the right systems and people.
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.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Wen Nottebohm
2. James Conole
3. Ryan Guth
4. Todd Stankiewicz
5. Joe Castiglie
6. Dylan Ripley
7. Todd Vincent
8. James Poer

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