May 13, 2020
Ep #255: Building A Deliberate Firm As An Introvert: The Career Of Chuck Donalies
We’re thrilled to share the story of XYPN member, Chuck Donalies, on the show today. Chuck is the owner of Donalies Financial Planning, a fee-only firm in Washington DC. Chuck started his career in the biotech space but was drawn to financial planning while pursuing his MBA. Shortly a …
May 06, 2020
Ep #254: Lessons and Similarities of Past Market Downturns: Advice from Kenneth Klabunde
We’re excited to have XYPN member Kenneth Klabunde, founder of Precedent Asset Management, a fee-only firm in Indianapolis, IN, on the show today. Having previously been on #XYPNRadio nearly four years ago, when his firm was only three years old, Kenneth talks about his experience - s …
April 29, 2020
Ep #253: How to Communicate Authentically with Clients During a Time of Crisis
We’re honored to have XYPN members Ian Bloom, Meg Bartelt, Brian Thompson, and Leighann Miko on the show today as they talk about communicating authentically with clients during a time of crisis. This group of members have invested heavily into themselves, their business and their cli …
April 22, 2020
Ep #252: The Importance of the Monthly Retainer Model and How It Withstands Market Volatility
We are excited to have XYPN members Sean Gillespie and Paul Allen—founders of the fee-only firm Redeployment Wealth Strategies—on the show today. Both Sean and Paul chose financial planning as their encore careers after serving in the Navy for over 20 years. After meeting by chance th …
April 15, 2020
Ep #251: Making Advice Available in the Time of COVID-19
On this special episode centered around COVID-19 and XYPN's pro bono effort, we are joined by long-time XYPN members Kevin Mahoney, founder and CEO of Illumint, and Dana Menard, founder and CEO of Twin Cities Wealth Strategies. Kevin and Dana, who have been running separate fee-only f …
April 08, 2020
Ep #250: Transitioning into a Family Business - The Career of Scott Weiss
Scott Weiss is the owner of Weiss Financial Group, a fee-only firm in Mahopac, NY. In today’s episode, we discuss Scott’s previous career as an art director in the magazine world, and his decision to leave that industry and join the financial planning profession. Listen in as we delve …
April 01, 2020
Ep #249: 40 Years In The Industry and Still Loving It: An Interview with Martha Williams
Martha Williams is the owner of Williams Wealth Services, a fee-only firm in Ann Arbor, MI. Like many advisors, Martha began her career in this industry, from the bank channel to broker-dealers and independent BDs to eventually running her own firm. Martha shares her journey with us a …
Episode No. 248 | March 25, 2020
Learning to Love The Process: Scaling a Successful RIA While Still Enjoying Your Life
The Career of Trent Porter
Trent Porter is the owner of Priority Financial Partners, a fee-only firm in Durango, CO. Trent began his career in this industry and, after graduating with a financial planning major, started his first RIA while still in his 20s. Trent provides an especially interesting perspective o …
