XYPN Radio / Building Your Firm

Episode No. 397 | October 02, 2024

Empowering Internationally Born Clients Through Financial Planning

With Jane Mepham, CFP®

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In this episode, we sit down with Jane Mepham, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Elgon Financial Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in serving foreign-born individuals. Originally from Kenya, Jane shares her journey to the U.S. to study computer science and how a la …

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Episode No. 396 | September 18, 2024

Leading a Growing Advisory Firm

With Nathan Donohue CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, CLTC®

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, I chat with Nathan Donohue CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, CLTC®, co-founder and partner at Consilio Wealth Advisors, a fee-only firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nathan shares his experience transitioning his team from a broker-dealer in 2021 and what it takes to r …

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Episode No. 395 | September 04, 2024

Mastering Talent Acquisition: Insights on Recruiting and Retaining Top Financial Planning Professionals

With Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome back Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®, the founder and CEO of New Planner Recruiting. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Caleb brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on what it takes to attract and retain top talent in advi …

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Episode No. 383 | March 20, 2024

Grow Your Firm Faster by Leveraging Your Former Career

with Mike Zung

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Today I am thrilled to welcome Mike Zung, CFP®, founder of Java Wealth Planning, an RIA based in Kansas City, Missouri to XYPN Radio. Mike's path is a testament to the power of perseverance and strategic planning in the financial advising industry. His background in tech architecture …

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Episode No. 382 | March 06, 2024

Leveraging Your Wirehouse Experience to Shape Your Fee-only Firm

With Jennifer Kang

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I'm so excited to return as the full-time host of XYPN Radio! And what a great episode to kick off with. Joining me is XYPN member Jennifer Kang, CFP®, founder of JWK Financial, a thriving RIA based out of New York. Jennifer shares her incredible journey and how she leveraged two deca …

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Episode No. 376 | December 13, 2023

Mind Over Money: How One RIA Owner Is Crafting A New Narrative In Finance

With Maggie Klokkenga

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In this episode of XYPN Radio, we’re joined by XYPN member Maggie Klokkenga, the founder of Make A Money MindShift. Maggie's journey is a testament to the transformative power of financial coaching. Starting her career as a CPA, she eventually transitioned to a large firm in St. Louis …

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Episode No. 375 | November 29, 2023

Building Eden: Exploring The Heart Of Year One In A New RIA

With Nycole Freer

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Many of our recent guests have discussed how things are 2, 3, and 4 years after starting. But what about when you’re in the thick of it? Our guest today, Nycole Freer, founder of Eden Financial is only 8 months into her solo RIA journey and tells us what it’s like! After navigating th …

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Episode No. 353 | January 25, 2023

Having the Freedom to Make Work Work For You

A Conversation with Sarah Ponder

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Whether you live in a single or dual-entrepreneurial household, have children you’re balancing in that equation, or are just looking for effective tips to convert prospects into clients, this episode is for you!

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