Behind the Advisor | XYPN Podcast / XYPN Podcast

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

Guest Headshot
Guest Headshot
Guest Headshot
Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now

Episode No. 407 | April 09, 2025

A Decade of Building XYPN from the Inside Out

With Maddy Roche

Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now

Episode No. 406 | March 26, 2025

Navigating the Transition: How XYPN Sapphire Simplifies Going Solo

With Brian Muller, AAMS®

Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now

Episode No. 405 | March 12, 2025

The Art of Client Onboarding

With Libby Greiwe ChFC, RICP, FIC

Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now

Episode No. 400 | November 15, 2024

XYPN’s 2024 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE

With Alan Moore and Michael E. Kitces

Guest Headshot
Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now

Episode No. 399 | October 30, 2024

Redefining Success In Your Financial Planning Firm

With Brenna Baucum, CFP®, CTS™

Guest Headshot

In this episode of XYPN Radio, we welcome Brenna Baucum, CFP®, CTS™, founder of Collective Wealth Planning. Just 21 months after launching her firm in Salem, Oregon, Brenna has already reached significant milestones, with 21 clients and $21 million in assets under management. Brenna s …

Listen now

Episode No. 398 | October 16, 2024

Supporting Childfree Clients with Financial Planning and Beyond

With Jay Zigmont, PhD, MFA, CFP® and Bri Conn

Guest Headshot
Guest Headshot

In this episode of XYPN Radio, we sit down with Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth®, and Bri Conn, the firm's Chief Experience Officer, to dive into the unique financial planning needs of childfree individuals. With over 25% of the population identifying as childfree, Jay and Br …

Listen now

Episode No. 397 | October 02, 2024

Empowering Internationally Born Clients Through Financial Planning

With Jane Mepham, CFP®

Guest Headshot

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 …

Listen now