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Behind The Advisor

XYPN
Financial Planning
Financial Advisors
Financial Coaching
Financial Independence
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy
Client Relationships
Personal Finance
Career Change
Work-Life Balance
Covid-19
XYPN
Short-Form Video Marketing
Child-Free Wealth
Debt Management
Single Parenting
Hiring Practices
Burnout
Business Growth
Time Management

Behind the Advisor, an XYPN Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to launch, run, and grow a successful fee-only financial planning firm. Through candid conversations with industry leaders and real-life advisors, we uncover the challenges, victories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this podcast delivers the front-line insights an... more

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Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial, returns to Behind the Advisor nearly a decade after his first XYPN appearance to reflect on the evolution of his firm, niche, and role as a business owner. He shares how Stone Steps has grown from a solo... more

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Balanced PM is a new podcast hosted by XYPN Portfolio Analyst Joe Dunn, CFA, and XYPN Director of Investments Andrew Al... more

Greg Vojtanek went from acting and side gigs to founding Fade In Financial: a firm built for entertainment creatives who live with unpredictable income. He launched without clients or a safety net, and by month 15 he'd stopped pulling from savings.

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Recent Guests

Chad Holmes
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Episode: Ep #416: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Advising Families Across Generations
Greg Vojtanek
Founder of Fade In Financial, focused on entertainment industry professionals
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Episode: Ep #414: From Set to CFP®: Reinventing Your Career From Scratch
David Flores Wilson
A two-time Investopedia 100 advisor specializing in business planning and exit strategies.
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Monica Scudieri
Founder of Grab Your Slice LLC, a financial coaching business empowering individuals through financial transitions.
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Episode: Ep #410: Laying the Groundwork: How Financial Coaches Strengthen Advisory Relationships
Ryan Johnson
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Nannette Kamien
Founder of Inspiration Financial Planning, former IT professional who transitioned to financial planning.
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Episode: Ep #408: Coming Full Circle: Relaunching a Purpose-Driven Firm
Brian Muller
Founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors
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Libby Greiwe
Founder of Efficient Advisor, seasoned financial advisor and coach
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Brenna Baucum
Founder of Collective Wealth Planning
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Episode: Ep #399: Redefining Success In Your Financial Planning Firm

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Empathy and Innovation in Financial Planning

    The episode featuring Tara Tussing Unverzagt on XYPN Radio is an enlightening exploration of how empathy and accessibility can transform financial planning. Tara’s focus on tailored services and cultural awareness offers valuable insights for anyone interested in holistic financial advice. Highly recommended for financial advisors and planners.

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    I value the unique angle
    Germany2 years ago
  • XY has forgotten what it is

    When Alan started the podcast years ago the overall energy was entrepreneurial, innovative and positive. It portrayed tons of great stories and tips from advisors who were blazing the trails in the RIA space. Over the last year or so, XYPN and it’s radio show have pivoted from being a company and community of FA entrepreneurs focusing on business to a vehicle for social justice. There is nothing wrong with fighting for social justice but abandoning the business focus has taken XY from a unicorn ... more

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    Codinho
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  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Alan and Michael, hosts of the XYPN Radio Podcast, highlights all investing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • The audio is Horrible!

    You need to figure out why your audio is so bad and hard to understand.

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    sk9270az
    United States5 years ago
  • Crappy audio

    The podcast is great overall. Just very crappy audio.

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    Prof ChiChi
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great resource for financial planners and those starting or scaling firms.
Genuine, experience-based discussions with real-world takeaways.
Insightful, practical advice for growing advisory firms.
Audio quality has been mixed across episodes, but content remains valuable.

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Ep #414: From Set to CFP®: Reinventing Your Career From Scratch
Q: What sustained you during the launch phase and how did you manage personal finances?
He emphasizes a deliberate runway plan, frugal living to extend runway, and a systematized cash-flow approach for clients that reduces stress and supports growth.
Ep #414: From Set to CFP®: Reinventing Your Career From Scratch
Q: Why niching to screenwriters and directors made sense for you, and how did you validate it?
He explains that speaking the same language as clients and focusing on their specific cash-flow needs created clarity and demand, with validation from client feedback about understanding their lifestyle and financial nuances.
Ep #414: From Set to CFP®: Reinventing Your Career From Scratch
Q: What did you do before switching to financial planning and what sparked the shift?
He describes a long creative arc in entertainment, a pivotal moment seeing budgeting and finance firsthand, and a decisive move after discovering XYPN that led him to pursue financial planning with a clear niche.
Ep #412: Scaling Smart: Building a High-Growth Firm for Entrepreneurs
Q: How do you help clients navigate philanthropy decisions?
David uses a framework to identify their values and goals in philanthropy, encouraging a systematic approach to giving.
Ep #412: Scaling Smart: Building a High-Growth Firm for Entrepreneurs
Q: What fueled your firm's rapid growth?
David mentioned a long-term mindset, strategic relationships, consistent learning, and addressing planning needs as key factors.

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What is Behind The Advisor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on the realities of starting, running, and growing fee-only financial planning practices. Across episodes, guests discuss firm growth trajectories, client acquisition economics, certification impacts, and staffing strategies, with themes like scaling profitability, building community among clients, and leveraging coaching or mentorship to improve client readiness and outcomes. The tone tends to be practical and practitioner-first, often highlighting actionable tactics for young or growing firms, including how to price services, manage staffing, and navigate regulatory or market shifts. A standout aspect is the emphasis on real-world journeys—from solo startups to multi-year growth stories—and on bridging planning with coac... more

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1. Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors
2. The Perfect RIA
3. The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners
4. Talking Wealth
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1. Chad Holmes
2. Greg Vojtanek
3. David Flores Wilson
4. Monica Scudieri
5. Ryan Johnson
6. Nannette Kamien
7. Brian Muller
8. Libby Greiwe

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