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Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa offers unfiltered guidance and advice for financial advisors, wealth management professionals, and entrepreneurs alike who are interested in maximizing both their business and personal potential. Informed by Frank's unique insights and his personal conversations with industry leaders, the dynamic discussion topics of Advisor Talk include business ownership, leadership, practice management, transition and recruiting, marketing and branding, as well as a host of financial services related topics related to wirehouse, regional, and RIA advisors, firms, and teams. Frank’s goal, and the goal of his team at Elite Consulting Partners, is now as ever to be the go-to resource for actionable information and trusted guidance to elevate you and your career at whatever stage you may be.
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- 2 days ago27 min
The Wirehouse Exodus Myth: Why 57% of Departing Advisors Stayed W2
Fewer advisors left the wirehouses this year and most of the ones who left joined another W2 firm.Frank previews his updated Wealth Management Insight Report, a 67 to 68 page look at advisor movement and explains why some reports overstate how many advisors move each year. Internal registration changes, acquisitions, roll-ups and terminations get counted as moves, so his report separates out real advisor decisions.Using registration data through the end of September, Frank says about 9 percent fewer advisors left the wirehouses this year while wirehouse recruiting of experienced advisors is down about 15 percent. Of the advisors who left a wirehouse or W2 firm, 57 percent joined another W2 firm, compared with 60 percent last year and about 36 percent went independent. Frank points to Raymond James, Janney, RBC, Oppenheimer and LPL's W2 channel as firms winning those advisors.Stacey says independence is not for everybody and flags an industry age gap, with too few firms mentoring and training advisors in the 25 to 45 range. Frank explains that wirehouses effectively shut down training programs for about a decade because of cost and dropout rates and leaned on teams instead.Frank also shares a story about a large advisor who chose a W2 firm over an independent one after Frank told him independence was not the right fit and Stacey explains why Elite does not try to convince advisors who are not business-owner minded. The episode wraps with Frank on why fewer advisors are starting their own RIAs with more small firms rolling up into aggregators and his reminder to not fall for the noise. Questions answered in this episode include:Are wirehouses really losing advisors to independence?What percentage of advisors who leave a wirehouse stay in another W2 firm?Why do wirehouse recruiting numbers matter more than departure numbers?How do reports count advisor moves, and why can the numbers be misleading?What is the age gap in the financial advisor industry, and why does it matter?Is independence the right path for every financial advisor?Why are fewer financial advisors starting their own RIAs and more rolling up into aggregators? Chapters:00:54 Introduction: The Wirehouse Exodus Myth 01:23 Inside the Updated Insight Report and How Advisor Moves Are Really Counted 03:31 Are Wirehouses Really Imploding 06:10 Why 57% of Departing Advisors Stayed W2 08:18 The Age Gap and the Missing Training Programs 14:47 Independence Is Not for Everybody 24:26 Why Fewer Advisors Are Starting Their Own RIAs 25:49 How to Get the Insight Report Learn more about Elite and our resources:Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitionshttps://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisorshttps://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers & Acquisitionshttps://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisorshttps://jedidatabasesolutions.com Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes:https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/ Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/ Advisor Talk is a podcast by Elite Consulting Partners focused on financial advisor transitions, recruiting and long-term growth strategy.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Greatest Hits: Stop Waiting - Your Deferred Comp is a Trap
In this episode of Advisor Talk, Frank LaRosa and Stacey Frank break down why 2026 may be the most opportune time in recent memory for financial advisors to evaluate a firm transition and why deciding not to decide is still a decision with real financial consequences.Frank walks through why transition packages have reached historic highs, what is driving firms to be so aggressive in recruiting top advisors, and what advisors should actually be evaluating when they consider a move.He also breaks down the real math behind W2 versus 1099, the tax advantages most advisors overlook when going independent and shares real client examples of advisors going in both directions and why the right move is not always the obvious one.Frank and Stacey also discuss what advisors should be asking themselves right now including one question that cuts through all the noise and gets to the heart of whether a move makes sense.Questions answered in this episode include:Why are financial advisor transition packages at historic highs in 2026?Should a financial advisor wait for deferred comp before making a move?What is the real financial difference between a W2 and 1099 advisor structure?How should a financial advisor evaluate which firm is the right fit?Is going independent always the right path for a financial advisor?What is a unicorn recruit and why do some advisors have more leverage than they realize?When does it make sense to move from independent back to a W2 or regional firm?Key Highlights:00:00 – Why Deciding Not to Decide Is Still a Decision00:57 – Welcome to Advisor Talk04:02 – Why Transition Packages Are at Historic Highs11:44 – Why Firms Need to Recruit to Survive16:08 – The Tax Advantage of Going Independent20:33 – Why Waiting for Deferred Comp May Cost You Millions25:44 – How to Evaluate Which Firm Is Right for You30:18 – How to Reach Frank and StaceyLearn more about Elite and our resources:Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitionshttps://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisorshttps://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers & Acquisitionshttps://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisorshttps://jedidatabasesolutions.com Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes:https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/ Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/ Advisor Talk is a podcast by Elite Consulting Partners focused on financial advisor transitions, recruiting, and long-term growth strategy.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Greatest Hits: The $9 Million Gap - When Money IS the Reason to Move
In this episode of Advisor Talk, Frank LaRosa and Stacey Frank take a hard look at why advisors with high AUM and lower revenue are sitting on one of the most powerful negotiating positions in the market right now, and why too many of them are walking away from life changing money without a good reason.Frank breaks down the unicorn recruit concept, how asset based transition deals are creating massive opportunities for advisors whose AUM far outpaces their revenue, and why the transition window right now is unlike anything the industry has seen in decades.He also explains why advisors should think like their wealthiest business owner clients when evaluating an opportunity, what they can do with that capital to grow their practice faster, and why getting a monster transition package is not selling your business but monetizing it without giving anything up.Questions answered in this episode include:What is a unicorn recruit and why do some advisors have more leverage than they realize?What is the difference between an AUM based deal and a T12 based transition package?Why are transition packages and practice valuations at all time highs right now?Is it okay to make a move primarily because of the economics?How can a large transition package help an advisor grow their business faster?What should advisors be thinking about before a market downturn hits?How do you know if you are leaving money on the table by staying where you are?Key Highlights:00:00 – The $9 Million Gap: When Money IS the Reason to Move01:04 – Welcome to Advisor Talk02:20 – Why Most Firms Look the Same and Where the Difference Really Is05:00 – The Unicorn Recruit: AUM Based Deals vs T1209:00 – The $9 Million Question: When Economics Has to Come Into Play13:00 – Think Like Your Wealthiest Business Owner Clients27:14 – How to Reach Frank and StaceyLearn more about Elite and our resources:Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisors: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/ Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/ Advisor Talk is a podcast by Elite Consulting Partners focused on financial advisor transitions, recruiting and long-term growth strategy.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Greatest Hits: Why Do the Most Successful Financial Advisors Focus on Purpose Instead of Payout?
Key questions answered in this episode:What is the difference between a financial advisor’s goals and their purpose?Goals define outcomes; purpose defines motivation. Advisors who mistake goals for purpose often feel lost after achieving success.Why do advisors feel unfulfilled after hitting major milestones?Reaching AUM targets, exit valuations, or retirement dates doesn’t replace the deeper fulfillment that comes from meaningful client impact.How does purpose improve advisor-client relationships?Advisors who understand a client’s underlying purpose - not just financial objectives - build deeper trust and longer-lasting relationships.Why do many advisors think they want to retire when they really want a better environment?Burnout is often driven by firm constraints, not a loss of passion for clients.What conversations should advisors be having with clients that most never do?Purpose-driven conversations lead to better outcomes for both advisors and clients.If you’re a financial advisor questioning your next move, feeling disconnected from your work, or considering a transition, this episode provides a framework to rethink success - and reconnect with why you started in the first place.For many advisors, rediscovering purpose is also what clarifies whether a firm transition is necessary - or whether the real issue is the environment they’re in.Learn more about Elite and our resources:Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitionshttps://eliteconsultingpartners.comElite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisorshttps://elitemarketingconcepts.comElite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers & Acquisitionshttps://eliteadvisorsuccessions.comJEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisorshttps://jedidatabasesolutions.comListen to more Advisor Talk episodes:https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/Advisor Talk is a podcast by Elite Consulting Partners focused on advisor transition, recruiting, and long-term growth strategy.
- Oct 8, 202628 min
Greatest Hits: Inside The Succession Trap - Why Sell and Exit Deals Keep Failing
Most advisors say they want to exit. What they actually want is to stop doing the parts they hate. Scott Danner has had this conversation more times than he can count. The advisor says they want to sell. Then the deal falls apart. Not because the numbers were wrong but because nobody asked the right question at the start. Scott is the Executive Vice President and Head of Legacy at Steward Partners. He founded Freedom Street Partners in 2016, built it to nearly $3.5 billion in AUM, and sold it to Steward Partners in late 2023. He started at Edward Jones with zero clients and cold called his way into the industry. That background gives him a credibility in this conversation that most people talking about M&A simply do not have. In this episode, Frank and Scott break down what is actually happening inside succession deals when they collapse, why M&A is the mechanism quietly solving the industry's age and talent problem and how the sell, stay and grow model gives advisors a way to monetize without disappearing. Scott also shares how Freedom Street Partners built a career ladder that next generation advisors could actually follow, what independence with infrastructure means at Steward Partners and why he believes advisors who dismiss a W2 model immediately are thinking too small. Questions answered in this episode include: Why do sell and exit deals keep failing? What does M&A actually do for the long-term health of the financial advisory industry? What is the sell, stay and grow model and how does it work? How do you build a career ladder that next generation advisors will actually believe in? What does independence with infrastructure mean at Steward Partners? How can an advisor keep their brand and their clients while still monetizing their practice? Why should advisors think twice before ruling out a W2 model? Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Scott Danner Background 02:53 Building From Scratch at Edward Jones 07:19 Why M&A is Saving the Industry 09:29 The Sell Stay and Grow Model 13:55 Building a Ladder for Next Gen Advisors 17:22 Independence With Infrastructure 26:11 Rethinking the W2 Model Learn more about Elite and our resources: Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions https://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisors https://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors https://jedidatabasesolutions.com Elite Wealth Management Insights Report https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/
- Oct 1, 202634 min
Your Clients Follow You, Not Your Firm's Name
Frank has a story from just yesterday that proves clients do not care what your firm is called.Frank opens with a principle he has seen play out for years, every firm has its day in the sun and every firm has its day in the darkness. Stacey adds that firms move through natural phases of growth and reputation and that an advisor who assumes their own firm is immune to that cycle is simply not paying attention.Frank shares a real conversation from the day before recording, an advisor in Texas who had never heard of Janney Montgomery despite years of success stories from Edward Jones advisors who made the move. Frank uses it to make the bigger point, most clients do not know or care what their advisor's firm is called, they care about the advisor and the relationship they have built with them.That idea carries into a discussion of firms like Arcadius in Atlanta, a firm with no secret sauce that still wins advisors purely on culture. Stacey explains why access to leadership and the feeling of swimming upstream with other serious producers matters more to advisors than a bigger headline deal and why so many advisors quietly miss the experience they used to have at a smaller, more personal firm.Frank and Stacey pull back the curtain on how they actually vet firms behind the scenes, pushing past vague claims like culture and asking firms to show real proof, whether that is a two person marketing team calling itself a department or a firm that cannot explain how it actually helps advisors grow. Frank breaks down the exact order he uses to evaluate any potential move, is it better for your clients first, is it better for your practice second and only then is it better for you personally.The episode closes with a reminder that a firm's name recognition means nothing if it cannot deliver flexibility, leadership access and real results and that eliminating a firm just because you have never heard of it could mean missing the best fit for your business. Questions answered in this episode include:Why do firms go through cycles of good and bad reputation?Do a financial advisor's clients actually care about the name of the firm?What is the real difference between well known firms and firms nobody has heard of?Why does access to senior leadership matter for financial advisors?How should a financial advisor actually vet a firm's culture claims?What is the right order to evaluate whether a move makes sense, the client, the practice, or the advisor?Why shouldn't financial advisors eliminate firms just because they are unfamiliar? Chapters:00:53 Introduction: Your Clients Follow You, Not Your Firm's Name02:02 Every Firm Has Its Day in the Sun and Its Day in the Darkness07:11 Clients Don't Know Who Your Firm Is09:49 Why Access to Leadership Matters15:30 Culture Isn't Enough, Show Us How25:44 The Advisor and the Advisor's Own Client27:36 The Final Message32:24 How to Reach Frank and Stacey Resources:- Elite Consulting Partners: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com- Elite Marketing Concepts: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com- Elite Advisor Successions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com- JEDI Database Solutions: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com- Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report- Listen to more: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/
- Sep 24, 202625 min
W2 versus Independent: Why Financial Advisors Shouldn't Chase the Trend
Frank and Stacey recorded this one unscripted, straight from a conversation they were already having.Frank breaks down why a W2 structure is not automatically the wrong choice, using Dan Sullivan's who not how framework to explain that a branch manager, an administrator and operations support are not overhead, they are people an advisor would otherwise have to hire and manage themselves. He shares a real example of a private banking team that moved to Morgan Stanley and grew from one billion to 2.6 billion dollars inside a structured W2 environment.Stacey makes the case that the real conversation with advisors considering W2 is almost never about the math, it is about lifestyle, goals and what an advisor actually wants to spend their time doing. She lays out the two questions she hears most from advisors weighing whether to stay in the W2 world, is the firm truly advisor centric and is it focused on the advisor's needs or someone else's agenda.Frank walks through the real spectrum of W2 firms, from the most restrictive wirehouses to more flexible regionals and Stacey introduces the deeper thesis of the episode, that too many consultants assume whatever is trending, right now that trend is independence, is automatically right for every advisor, when the real job is to start with where that specific advisor is and work from there.The conversation covers why firms need a defined growth plan and real evidence instead of vague promises, why the wirehouse model is very much alive and reinvesting in technology and marketing and why some independent advisors are now rolling back into W2 structures to capture massive transition deals before eventually stepping back.Questions answered in this episode include:Is going independent the right move for every financial advisor?What does the who not how framework mean for financial advisors in a W2 structure?What should a financial advisor actually be asking before choosing a W2 firm?What is the spectrum of W2 firms and how do they differ?How can a financial advisor tell if a firm has a real growth plan versus empty promises?Is the wirehouse model dying or making a comeback?Why are some independent advisors moving back into W2 structures?Chapters:01:02 Introduction: W2 versus Independent 02:30 There's a Place for Everybody 05:47 The Math Is the Math 07:05 The Spectrum of W2 Firms 11:35 Does the Firm Have a Defined Growth Plan 15:46 The Wirehouse Model Is Not Dying 18:39 The Rollup Trend Back to W2 24:19 How to Reach Frank and Stacey Resources:- Elite Consulting Partners: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com- Elite Marketing Concepts: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com- Elite Advisor Successions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com- JEDI Database Solutions: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com- Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report- Listen to more: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/
- Sep 17, 202640 min
Perfect Clients: The Financial Advisor Who Built a Practice Around Giving
Michael Brady says he has perfect clients and he means it.Frank sits down with Michael, founder of Generosity Wealth Management, to unpack how his career took a hard turn away from traditional financial planning. Michael shares the story of a longtime client, one of the first AIDS doctors in Boulder, who retired and went on to train doctors in Uganda, a moment that pushed Michael to eventually take two years off with his wife to travel and volunteer before starting his own firm in 2008.Michael shares how upfront he was with prospective clients from day one about exactly what kind of advisor he is, so the people who are not a fit filter themselves out naturally, a dynamic Frank names himself, calling it positive friction. Frank pushes him to explain what having perfect clients actually looks like in practice and Michael walks through how deeply charity is woven into his firm, from inviting clients onto nonprofit boards alongside him to requiring every advisor at Generosity Wealth Management to serve on a board of their own.The conversation covers how this approach builds real trust and referrals, not just goodwill and why Michael believes purpose driven practices attract clients who stay for decades.Questions answered in this episode include:What does it mean for a financial advisor to have perfect clients?How do you build a financial advisory practice around philanthropy?What is positive friction and how does it help attract the right clients?How can financial advisors get their clients involved in charitable boards?Why does Generosity Wealth Management require advisors to serve on a nonprofit board?How do you know if a charity or nonprofit is legitimate before getting involved?What does it look like to build a business centered on purpose instead of just revenue? Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Perfect Clients 01:06 From Financial Planning to Purpose 06:35 Founding Generosity Wealth Management 07:24 What Perfect Clients and Positive Friction Really Mean 12:14 Integrating Charity Into Every Client Relationship 19:28 Turning Clients Into Board Members 29:30 Why Every Advisor at the Firm Must Give Back 37:10 How to Reach Michael Brady Michael Brady, Generosity Wealth Management: https://generositywealth.comResources:- Elite Consulting Partners: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com- Elite Marketing Concepts: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com- Elite Advisor Successions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com- JEDI Database Solutions: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com- Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report- Listen to more: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/
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About Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa
Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa offers unfiltered guidance and advice for financial advisors, wealth management professionals, and entrepreneurs alike who are interested in maximizing both their business and personal potential. Informed by Frank's unique insights and his personal conversations with industry leaders, the dynamic discussion topics of Advisor Talk include business ownership, leadership, practice management, transition and recruiting, marketing and branding, as well as a host of financial services related topics related to wirehouse, regional, and RIA advisors, firms, and teams. Frank’s goal, and the goal of his team at Elite Consulting Partners, is now as ever to be the go-to resource for actionable information and trusted guidance to elevate you and your career at whatever stage you may be.
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