The Advisor Journey

Ben Beck and Jim Bode of Beck Bode have quickly grown their firm to hundreds of millions in AUM. During the Altruist Academy in Austin, Ben joined Jason for a live fireside chat about experiencing hyper-growth and gives some insight on what advisors can do to also quickly scale their business. This live conversation was so powerful, we knew we had to share it with you.

For more information about Altruist Academy, visit https://altruist.com/join-altruist-academy/

Disclaimer: This episode is from a live event. Audio can be spotty but the content is fire. Check it out. :) 

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

RIA Launch Kit

Going Independent: What does it cost to start your RIA?

What nine advisors wished they knew before starting an RIA

Leaving an independent broker-dealer to start your own RIA

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custodying of all securities are provided by Apex Clearing Corporation. © 2022 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Alex Newman, of Grape Wealth Management, has grown his firm to over $17M in AUM in just five months. This growth is largely due to a community event he hosts in Temecula, California for retirees. Alex developed this monthly event to address a need within his niche, resulting in expedient growth for his firm. In this episode, he will walk us through how to create events for your niche and the technology required to make it scalable. 

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

RIA Launch Kit

Going Independent: What does it cost to start your RIA?

What nine advisors wished they knew before starting an RIA

Leaving an independent broker-dealer to start your own RIA

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custodying of all securities are provided by Apex Clearing Corporation. © 2022 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

EPISODE SUMMARY: 

David Bigelow of Coldstream Wealth Management did not go the traditional route of becoming a financial advisor. He started at a small local firm and worked his way up the ranks. While working there, the firm was acquired and the transition proved to be a little difficult for him and other advisors. David successfully navigated the transition, retained clients, and grew his AUM. In this episode, David will talk about the complexities of mergers and acquisitions and what an advisor can do during the transition. 

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

How mergers and acquisitions can help you grow your firm with Alex Chalekian 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Melissa Joy, President of Pearl Planning,  has grown her firm from $50M to $120M in four years. She credits her success to courageous authenticity and also the development of a stellar marketing plan. In this episode, Melissa shares what she believes should be included in a marketing plan, tips on remaining authentic,  and how you can execute your ideas at little to no cost. 

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

Cathy Curtis on building a company that speaks to your ideal client

Lindsey Woodward explains how to attract the right clients through authenticity 

Using social media and brand development to connect with clients

Rene Nourse on marketing to your prospect’s lifestyle, not their wallet

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Scott Frank, Founder of Stone Steps Financial, has built a successful firm by taking a more holistic approach to planning. His approach is centered on letting go of his own biases and finding a way to connect with clients effectively.  In addition to building a firm with over $70M in AUM, he has created a podcast with over 40,000 downloads per month across all podcast platforms. In this episode, Scott teaches us his unique financial planning formula and how it helps you grow when starting from scratch.  

ABOUT ALTRUIST: 

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

Bill McNabb and Jason Wenk talk growth strategies and guiding principles for advisors

Lindsey Woodward explains how to attract the right clients through authenticity 

Nina O’Neal explains how to build life-long relationships with your clients

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

In this episode, Jason and Dasarte thoroughly review their experience at the FutureProof and Excell conferences. The two share the importance of attending events and the steps you can take to ensure that you leave with tactical steps you can take for the growth and sustainability of your firm. 

ABOUT ALTRUIST: 

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

RESOURCES IN EPISODE:

Altruist

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

In this episode, inspired by our Twitter community, Jason and Dasarte sit down and address some of the major concerns that advisors face: SEO and specialization. Jason shares his theories around best SEO practices and the importance of specialization for your firm. Dasarte offers advice on how to answer the one question that all advisors are bound to hear. Tune in now for this special episode! 

ABOUT ALTRUIST: 

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

The secrets to SEO for financial advisors: 2:31-7:30

How to answer “what do you do?” as an RIA: 8:01-10:10

The key to specialization: 10:11-13:13

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Altruist

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

What 9 advisors wish they knew before starting an RIA

SEO, marketing online, and creating content that matters as a financial advisor 

A guide to serving your niche 

A purpose-based planning approach to serving your clients

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

How did Wes White of Patriot Wealth co-build an $85MM firm without asking for anyone’s business? In this episode, Wes breaks down his success model, shares the specifics of how he identifies the right prospects for his firm (and the wrong ones), and uncovers the education-led outreach strategy that led to the rapid growth of his firm. 

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Developing a seminar that works for your clients: 6:45-10:23

The “no-pressure” approach that can grow your firm: 10:57-14:45

The economics behind creating and filming a class: 15:45-17:10 

The experience of the class from beginning to end: 17:30-21:05

Turning a student into a client: 22:47-28:35 

Wes’ secret to growth: 28:51-30:59

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Patriot Wealth 

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

This RIA grew from $0-30M in one year-no selling involved

A guide to serving your niche 

A purpose-based planning approach to serving your clients

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

We’ve all heard there is no one way to skin a cat. Mergers and acquisitions are a non-traditional, quick, and effective way to grow your RIA. In this episode, Alex Chalekian of Lake Avenue Financial discusses how mergers and acquisitions have helped him scale his firm, along with the easy steps a financial advisor can take to get started right now!

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How to find a good mergers and acquisitions deal for your RIA:  6:02-8:59

The red flags and green lights of MMA: 9:23-12:09

The ins and outs of selling your RIA and due diligence: 12:10-17:12

How to retain clients during the acquisitions process: 17:13-19:14

How mergers can help you grow your RIA: 19:15-22:38

RIAs, good partnerships, and starting the conversation: 22:39-26:36

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Lake Avenue Financial

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES:

Growing your financial advisor firm through acquisitions 

Tips for new financial advisors

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Since the inception of Deane Wealth Management, Samuel Deane has intentionally chosen to serve those who work in pre-IPO startup companies. Identifying and engaging this niche audience has not only led him to become a household name in the finance industry but has also resulted in the rapid growth of his firm.  In this episode, Samuel provides a framework that will help you master inbound marketing and become a stand-out RIA.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How focusing on patterns can help you find your niche as an RIA: 2:05-6:27

Putting yourself in the shoes of those that you are looking to serve: 6:40-10:10 

The five-step framework for inbound bound marketing: 11:54-14:46

Meeting clients through inbound marketing as a financial advisor: 14:47-19:32 

The key performance indicators for your RIA, CTAs, and the first question for your clients: 19:33-23:52

The steps to take to get started with inbound marketing: 26:03-28:05

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Deane Wealth Management

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES :

Millennial Samuel Deane on growing through tech as a young financial advisor 

Grow your RIA by embracing your niche

Mastering a great digital first impression to attract your ideal client 

The evolution of voice marketing and the edge it gives advisors

Thinking long-term about your growth: content is king

The RIA growth long game: Be authentic 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Last week we spoke with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper on how her firm used automation to scale to $50M in AUM in less than two years. This week we have her partner, Jason Ray, on the show to share the next key part of their business model: institutional clients. Working with institutional clients has led to rapid growth for their RIA. In this episode, Jason offers some tactical advice that can help you secure non-traditional clients and grow your firm.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Generating revenue from planning fees: 4:18-5:34

What is an institutional client and what are the benefits and challenges: 6:58-10:06

The process of getting an institutional client and the importance of knowing the constituent: 10:07-15:34

Tips for the first meeting with an institutional client and closing the deal: 15:35-20:39

Creating a plan for the institutional client: 21:01- 23:26 

How institutional clients have led to growth in two years: 23:27-25:30 

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Zenith Wealth 

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

Becoming a multi-million dollar RIA 

Launching a modern RIA 

4 ways to target your messaging to speak to a niche client

Innovative growth strategies from AGC

Building an RIA firm that scales 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Chelsea Ransom-Cooper and her partner, Jason Ray of Zenith Wealth, have built a firm with over $50M in AUM in just over a year. A large part of their success comes from creating an efficient onboarding process for not only themselves but also their clients. In this episode, Chelsea walks us through how to automate your process while still building long-lasting client relationships.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Getting to $50M in AUM in just under a year: 6:18-7:44

Which automation tools can help you scale your business: 7:45-10:52

How pursuing referrals can help you launch your RIA: 11:53-13:55

Working with a consultant and how often should you do a tech stack audit: 13:56-16:41

The process of onboarding your clients and the conversation that closes the deal: 16:42-23:01

The cost of becoming operationally excellent: 23:15-24:02

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Zenith Wealth 

Level Best

RightCaptial 

Wealthbox

Hubly 

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

The tech-enabled advisor

Building an RIA that scales 

Here’s how to become a digital-first firm to provide the best experience for your clients

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

To celebrate our mid-season drop, we’re featuring a special conversation between hosts Dasarte Yarnway and Jason Wenk. In this episode, Dasarte interviews Jason and gets his thought on market volatility and how a down market impacts not only financial advisors but their clients.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How normal is market volatility really and how to communicate it with your clients:  2:38-10:54

Planning opportunities for your clients in a down market: 10:54-12:50 

Helpful tech for your RIA in the down market: 12:51-16:11 

Two helpful tips for financial advisors dealing with market volatility: 16:27-19:11 

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

https://altruist.com/

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

Helping clients navigate market volatility 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

DISCLAIMER:

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Transitioning from a wirehouse to an independent advisor can be challenging.  In this episode, Mike Policar of NGP Financial Planning talks with hosts Jason and Dasarte about how to successfully make the transition. He outlines the mistakes, so you can avoid them.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

The journey from wirehouse to independent advisor: 4:13-10:22

The magic flip that switched the game as an independent advisor:10:23-13:50 

How to develop the mind of a business owner and face your fear:  14:20-17:27 

The expenses of the former landscape and software that every RIA needs: 18:01-22:47

Advice for those wanting to go independent with confidence: 22:48-28:36 

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

https://ngpfinancial.com/

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

How to go independent with confidence

8 signs it is time to breakaway from the wirehouse and start an RIA 

4 ways to tell if you are ready to start your own RIA

Everything you need to know to set up your RIA compliance program

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/

DISCLAIMER:

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Data collection and automation is the key to building an efficient RIA. Nick Davis of Brindle & Bay Wealth Management has successfully scaled his practice to millions of dollars in AUM through data collection and client experience. In this episode, Nick shares the specific data points that you should collect from your clients and how to create a client experience that's not only efficient but unforgettable.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo  

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How a “data-driven approach” leads to RIA growth: 6:43-10:00

Top of the funnel data points to focus on as a financial advisor: 10:01-14:31

Incorporating data collection into the client experience: 14:32-20:20

Saving time as a financial advisor 20:21-22:46 

Creating a user experience for your clients 22:46-25:53

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

https://www.brindleandbay.com/

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES 

The tech-enabled advisor 

5 time management tips for advisors

Here’s how to become a digital firm first to provide a better experience for your clients 

Digitizing a legacy financial firm 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

How does business infrastructure contribute to the success of your RIA? Jared Machen went from $14 million to more than $67 million in AUM in two and half years, and he’s a leading financial advisor in Texas. How did he do it? Jared joined forces with another advisor and created a repeatable, efficient infrastructure. Tune in to learn how building the right infrastructure for your firm can lead to exponential growth.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

How a partnership helps create an enduring brand: 0:48-8:16

Modular planning and process development:  8:17-10:45 

Guardrails to ensure your firm’s growth: 10:46-12:11 

What is infrastructure, how does it affect your practice, and when you should consider it: 12:12-17:40

How infrastructure helps drive demand: 17:41-23:27

Rapid-fire questions with Jason and Dasarte: 23:28-25:54 

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Brownlee Wealth Management

Wealth Box

Hubly 

ADDITIONAL ALTRUIST RESOURCES:  

A purpose-based planning approach for the modern advisor 

Digitizing a legacy financial firm 

Why it is hard for some to grow their financial advisor business

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at altruist.com/product 

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ 

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist 

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

So what exactly is a marketing wheel and why is it critical for scaling your RIA practice? Taylor Schulte, listed as a Top 100 Financial Advisor by Investopedia, sits down with Jason and Dasarte to explain how defining your wheel is key to rapid growth. Taylor also shares insights into search engine optimization (SEO) and how advisors can take quick steps to acquire more clients.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

How to focus on your practice’s niche: 4:36-7:17 

How to develop your marketing funnel: 7:18-11:23

Taylor’s top 3 marketing considerations: 11:24-15:43 

Specific tactics for growing your RIA with content marketing and SEO: 15:44-29:05 

Rapid-fire question with Jason and Dasarte: 29:06-30:51 

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

https://www.definefinancial.com/

ADDITIONAL ALTRUIST RESOURCES:  

SEO, marketing online, and creating content that matters as a financial advisor 

Master a great digital first impression to attract your ideal client 

Thinking long term about your growth: content is king 

5 helpful tips for building content that your audience will care about 

For more tips on how to grow and scale your RIA, subscribe to The Advisor Journey on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at altruist.com/product 

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ 

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist 

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

In the debut episode of The Advisor Journey, Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk and Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway start to tackle one of the trickiest issues for emerging financial advisors: How do you get ahead when it feels like the deck is stacked against you? Jason shares his industry insights, real-life experiences, and key strategies that every advisor should keep in mind.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at altruist.com/product 

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ 

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/advisorjourneydemo

STAY CONNECTED:

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/  

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/  

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

ABOUT ALTRUIST:

We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency. 

Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at altruist.com/product 

STAY CONNECTED: 

Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/altruistcorp/ 

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist 

Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/ 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by the participants are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Altruist Corp or its subsidiaries. No compensation was provided. Altruist Corp offers a software platform that helps financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. All Copyright 2022 Altruist Corp

ABOUT THE ADVISOR JOURNEY: 

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

Disclaimer: 

Altruist Corp ("Altruist") offers technology and tools designed to help financial advisors achieve better outcomes. Advisory and certain other services are provided by Altruist LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products and services are provided by Altruist Financial LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Nothing in this communication should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Additionally, Altruist or its affiliates do not provide tax advice and investors are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors. Clearing and custody of securities provided by Altruist Financial LLC. © 2024 Altruist Corp 3030 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232.