Behind the Advisor / XYPN Podcast

Episode No. 153 | June 04, 2025

The Merging of Two Financial Advisory Practices

With Gabriel Anderson & Scott Bell

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Ever thought about teaming up with another advisor, but unsure what it really takes? In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Anderson and Scott Bell, two financial planners who started out solo and decided to merge their practices into one powerhouse advisory firm. They open up about th …

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Episode No. 335 | May 21, 2025

Building a Resilient Fee-Only Practice Through Economic Turbulence

With Danielle Harrison MBA, CFP®, CFT-I™

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We’re excited to welcome XYPN member Danielle Harrison, MBA, CFP®, CFT-I™, the founder of Harrison Financial Planning, a fee-only firm based in Columbia, Missouri, on the show today. Danielle's journey is particularly relevant to all of us navigating today's economic landscape. She la …

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Episode No. 254 | May 07, 2025

Lessons and Similarities of Past Market Downturns

With Kenneth Klabunde

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Today, I'm excited to welcome Kenneth Klabunde, founder of Precedent Asset Management in Indianapolis. When we last spoke with Kenneth four years ago, his firm was just getting established. Now, he's returned to share how his business has not only survived but thrived through recent m …

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Episode No. 253 | April 23, 2025

How to Communicate Authentically with Clients During a Time of Crisis

With Ian Bloom, Meg Bartelt, Brian Thompson, and Leighann Miko

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We're honored to welcome XYPN members Ian Bloom, Meg Bartelt, Brian Thompson, and Leighann Miko as they share insights on communicating authentically with clients during times of uncertainty. Each of these financial advisors has transformed their practice by completing George Kinder's …

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Episode No. 407 | April 09, 2025

A Decade of Building XYPN from the Inside Out

With Maddy Roche

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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 …

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Episode No. 406 | March 26, 2025

Navigating the Transition: How XYPN Sapphire Simplifies Going Solo

With Brian Muller, AAMS®

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On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I’m joined by Brian Muller, AAMS®, founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors and one of the first advisors to join XYPN Sapphire. Brian shares his journey through the industry, the challenges of his RIA transition, and how Sapphire provided the operat …

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Episode No. 405 | March 12, 2025

The Art of Client Onboarding

With Libby Greiwe ChFC, RICP, FIC

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On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I'm thrilled to chat with Libby Greiwe ChFC, RICP, FIC, founder of The Efficient Advisor, about the power of a well-designed and automated client onboarding process. Libby shares her journey from working around the clock to building a seven-figur …

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Episode No. 400 | November 15, 2024

XYPN’s 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE

With Alan Moore and Michael E. Kitces

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What’s the real trajectory of an RIA? How early should you start hiring, and is a niche worth it? Co-Founders Alan Moore and Michael Kitces hit the stage at XYPN LIVE 2024 to discuss insights from the seventh-annual Benchmarking Study on episode 400 of XYPN Radio. Each year, the study …

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