August 16, 2017
Ep #113: Building a Niche Practice in Rural Minnesota - The Career of Tony Madsen
Every member of XYPN has a unique take on what we teach, and it's always fun to hear how each advisor is building a unique and valuable practice. Tony Madsen is building an RIA in rural Minnesota, after taking a leap out of the world of broker-dealers so he could have more fun with pl …
August 09, 2017
Ep #112: Using Project Based Planning to Build Your Firm - The Career of Cristina Guglielmetti
We often talk about the utility of the retainer model here at XYPN. One of our earliest members, Cristina Guglielmetti, is cleverly combining retainer clients with a lot of project work to craft an uber-flexible schedule that you'll find interesting.
August 02, 2017
Ep #111: Starting a Firm at 29 with No Clients and Finding Success - The Career of Mike Solari
We're trying out a new interview format today, focused on our guest's business and current strategy rather than their career path. XYPN founding member Mike Solari has kindly agreed to give it a shot - let us know what you think!
July 26, 2017
Ep #110: Alan & Kitces Unhinged - E&O Insurance, Serving Multiple Niches, & More!
We know our mailbag is overflowing, so we're back with another Alan & Kitces Unhinged episode to answer as many of your questions as possible! In this episode we're talking E&O insurance and when to get it; how to decide between two distinct niches you may be serving; and what …
July 19, 2017
Ep #109: When She Makes More - An Interview With Farnoosh Torabi
We're really excited about our guest, Farnoosh Torabi, because a lot of you will be meeting her later this year at #XYPN17! Farnoosh is one of our keynote speakers, and on this episode she gives a little sneak preview of what she'll be talking about.
July 12, 2017
Ep #108: Finding Success by Transitioning from AUM to Monthly Retainers - The Career of Helen Ngo
Helen Ngo shares her experience working her way into the financial planning world and starting her own successful business by the age of twenty-six. There’s a whole lot to take away and apply to your own business plan, whether you want to start a business or you're already in the proc …
July 05, 2017
Ep #107: Moving Your Firm Across the Country - The Career of Nannette Kamien
We meet so many interesting people and members through XYPN Radio, and today’s guest continues that trend. Nannette Kamien took a long and winding road to becoming an entrepreneur in the world of financial services, but her previous career continues to improve her offering as a financ …
June 28, 2017
Ep #106: Leaving the Broker Dealer Behind - The Career of Bill Nelson
A key idea we hold here at XYPN is that it's usually a good idea to get experience in the financial services industry - or even another industry - before starting your own RIA. Our guest on this episode, Bill Nelson, had a career in compliance and then with a broker dealer before fina …
