Episode No. 407 | April 09, 2025
A Decade of Building XYPN from the Inside Out
With Maddy Roche
Some moments in an organization’s journey feel pivotal—crossroads where we pause to reflect on where we started, how far we’ve come, and what’s next. This episode of Behind The Advisor is one of those moments. After nearly 11 years, Maddy Roche—our first employee and the longtime host …
Episode No. 404 | January 22, 2025
Building a Purpose-Driven Practice in Three Months
With Rob Brown
XYPN Radio is excited to welcome Rob Brown, founder of Truest Fan Coaching, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Rob is an expert coach for RIA owners, helping them uncover their purpose and build businesses that align with their deepest values and goals. In this episo …
May 22, 2019
Ep #205: Career Changing from Marketing to Financial Planning - The Career of Sara Stanich
Today XYPN member Sara Stanich, founder of Cultivating Wealth, joins the show to discuss her unique journey to finding her place in financial planning. We will discuss why she made a career change out of marketing after 12 years and how having experience in multiple industries has led …
March 20, 2019
Ep #196: From Olympic Athlete to Financial Planner - The Career of Lauryn Williams
My guest today is XYPN member Lauryn Williams, founder of Worth Winning and the only American to have medaled in both the summer and winter Olympics. She joins the show to share her experience starting a financial planning firm as her athletic career came to a close and the major chal …
November 14, 2018
Ep #178: Transitioning From Trader to Financial Planner - The Career of Morgen Rochard
Morgen Rochard started out trading but eventually ended up owning her own RIA firm. In this episode we will learn how her trading experience has affected how she does business and actually guided her into financial planning. She shares her journey with us and tips from her experience …
October 04, 2017
Ep #120 - Career Changing From Tax Attorney to Financial Planner With a Focused Niche of Serving LGBTQ Couple Clients - The Career of Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson, founder of Brian Thompson Financial, is committed to helping the LGBTQ community with their financial planning. He started out as a tax attorney but his interest in personal finance grew after he watched his mom get sold inappropriate annuities and saw more opportunity …
Episode No. 94 | April 05, 2017
Career changing from teacher to financial advisor - The career of Ryan Frailich
Usually when we talk to new advisors on the show, they're a couple of years into the process and have figured out the pacing of their practice. But today's guest, Ryan Frailich, is still right at the beginning of establishing his own firm, and has generously agreed to share the ups an …
November 02, 2016
Ep #72: Creating an Encore Career with Linden Cornett
Linden Cornett is working on an encore career by starting a financial planning firm, Seagrass Financial. At 40, she's pursuing a new entrepreneurial venture in an entirely new industry. And she can make it happen thanks to the years of dedication it took her to reach financial indepen …
