Podcasts about Chesapeake Bay

Stub Me Down: Live on location! We hang out on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay for the 4th installment of the Annapolis Baygrass Festival, an excellent mix of blue and jam grass and headlined by one of the classic institutions in the music scene, Little Feat! Day one of the festival featured Fireside Collective, Shadowgrass, Jammy Buffet, Yonder Mountain String Band, and the aforementioned Little Feat. Our Saturday conversations include sit downs with Jesse Iaquinto (Fireside Collective), "Uncle Al” Alvin Lee (The Lee Boys), and Fred Tackett (Little Feat). Special thanks to Runaway Gregory, our photographer for the weekend, and all those who took care of us over the course of the weekend! Thanks for listening! 

Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War: The Spanish Contribution to the Battle of Yorktown by James Giesler is out now! Everywhere books are sold! This is the story of how the decisive victory in the American Revolutionary War, at the Battle of Yorktown in October 1781, was the result of French and Spanish cooperation in the Caribbean. This cooperation started with Francisco de Saavedra's arrival in Havana in early 1781. Although Spain had joined the war against Britain in 1779 little had been done by the Havana War Council, or Junta de Generales, to achieve Spain's war aims. Saavedra united the Junta and established a close liaison with a French naval squadron which was present in Havana. This resulted in the fall of British held Pensacola in West Florida, in May 1781, to forces led by Bernardo de Gálvez. Saavedra would go on to meet Lt. General de Grasse in St. Domingue (Haiti) who was arriving from France with a large fleet. Together they agreed a plan of action for French and Spanish forces for the next nine months known as the de Grasse-Saavedra convention. As a result de Grasse was able to sail promptly to Chesapeake Bay with a large fleet, troops, artillery and desperately needed Spanish silver dollars to fund the Yorktown campaign. De Grasse's forces united with those of generals Washington and Rochambeau and trapped the British army at Yorktown in September 1781. Together they would deliver the coup de grace that led the British to abandon the war in North America. Saavedra would go on to play a significant role in the war as an adviser to the French and Spanish courts.

Join us as we dive into a few news topics that you might not hear otherwise. From fall foliage tours in our state game lands to seagrass populations in the Chesapeake Bay. Find out what's going on here in the Northeastern U.S.

Read more from VPM News:  As summer heat intensified, complaints emerged from Farmville Detention Center  What is Ballot Question 1?  What is Ballot Question 2?  ICYMI: Virginia shrinks list of disenfranchising crimes, complying with federal ruling  WATCH: Virginia Nearly Ends Felony Disenfranchisement (YouTube)    Other links:  Spanberger: Congress needs to act on AI dangers (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Va. Native American tribes wanted to join the Chesapeake Bay partnership. Not anymore. (Virginia Mercury)  Unknown shooters keep disrupting Buckingham internet (CBS19)  Virginia sought search warrants in Florida in the Natural Bridge Zoo case involving Asha the elephant; an unidentified prosecutor said no (Cardinal News)  Petersburg renames road for basketball icon Moses Malone (The Progress-Index)*  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews HOODED Rigging - Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! September 22nd, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The president specifically took aim at stormwater fees, though they are not linked to the repealed Obama-era directive.

Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and meets with multiple world leaders, a new campaign urges Illinois residents to buy Latino to build America, Chesapeake Bay restoration halted by new Trump executive order.  

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, but disasters don't pay much attention to the calendar. We sat down with Preeti Emrick, Director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, to talk about what happens when the unexpected happens—and what residents can do before it does. OEM's job ranges from preparing the County for major emergencies to coordinating agencies and resources when things go sideways, and then helping the community recover afterward. And "emergency" doesn't necessarily mean a hurricane barreling up the Chesapeake Bay. It could be a violent localized storm, extended power outage, cyberattack, house fire, flooding, or even a situation like the Empire Towers evacuation in Glen Burnie. Emrick says the key is thinking less about preparing for one specific disaster and more about having the basics—and a plan—that can carry you through whatever happens. We also talk about emergency kits, medications, pets, neighbors, evacuations, reliable information, the County's emergency alerts, volunteers, and why knowing what you'll need for the first few days after something goes wrong can make a huge difference. And yes, we even discuss the easily forgotten item that could render all those carefully stockpiled cans of emergency food pretty useless: a can opener. Emergency preparedness isn't about expecting the worst. It's about making sure you're not starting from zero when the $%#^ hits the fan. Have a listen. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief preparedness survey to help OEM be better prepared! `LINKS: Office of Emergency Management (Website) Office of Emergency Management (Facebook) Office of Emergency Management (X) Office of Emergency Management (YouTube) Office of Emergency Management (Instagram) Office of Emergency Management (NextDoor) Office of Emergency Management (Linked In) Ready.gov (US Department of Homeland Security Website) Preparedness Survey

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Virginia Conservation Police Officer Jackson Diberg for a behind-the-scenes look at game wardens, wildlife crime, poaching investigations, boating enforcement, and protecting Virginia's natural resources.Jackson shares incredible stories from the field, including an undercover case involving a man illegally spearfishing bass at Lake Frederick, resulting in more than 20 violations, thousands of dollars in fines, and a five-year fishing-license revocation.We also discuss:• How to become a Virginia Conservation Police Officer • Illegal bass spearfishing and poaching • Spotlighting deer and illegal bait sites • Trout snagging and fishing-limit violations • Undercover patrols and wildlife investigations • Boating enforcement on Virginia waterways • Shenandoah River and Shenandoah Valley patrols • How hunters and anglers can report wildlife violations • How Virginia DWR and Conservation Police are fundedJackson also shares a wild case involving a deer illegally shot inside Front Royal — and eventually discovered hidden inside a laundry hamper.If you enjoy Virginia fishing, hunting, conservation, game warden stories, Shenandoah Valley outdoors, and Mid-Atlantic fishing content, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Subscribe to Fishing the DMV for more fishing, hunting, conservation, fisheries management, and outdoor stories from across Virginia, Maryland, D.C., Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and the Chesapeake Bay region.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastIf you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comGreen Top: https://www.greentop.com/Jake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTechPhone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.usFishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Max4 Fishing: https://max4fishing.com/#fishing #bassfishing #fishingreport Support the show

Tarabuster Friday with Tara Devlin. 09/18/26

If you give us about fifteen minutes a day, we will provide you with all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, Covington Alsina, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today: a major change in the federal government's approach to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, possible financial help for businesses caught up in the Empire Towers mess, bourbon and cigars return to the Paca Garden, and the Naptown Philharmonic gets ready to launch a new season Saturday night. Those stories are coming up on today's Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief. DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

For Faithful Politics, this conversation is especially local. Rep. Rob Wittman represents Virginia's 1st Congressional District, the same district where our Josh lives.We ask Wittman, in this shorter interview, what Congress can do about the cost of living, including energy, housing, health care, and grocery prices. We also press him on President Trump's proposed $5,000 payment to Americans and how Congress would pay for it.The conversation then turns to the Republican Party and a question many conservatives are wrestling with: when should a Republican member of Congress be willing to disagree with Donald Trump? Wittman points to his vote to override Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and his opposition to proposed cuts to Chesapeake Bay funding as examples.We also discuss political division, his bipartisan relationships in Congress, and what he believes Washington can do to rebuild some level of trust across party lines.Finally, with Wittman seeking another term representing VA-01, we ask him directly why voters should choose him over Democratic nominee Shannon Taylor. Wittman discusses his record in Congress and raises several criticisms of Taylor's record as Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney.LINK MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW SoftShannonTaylor.com Guest Bio:Rep. Rob Wittman has represented Virginia's 1st Congressional District since 2007. He serves as vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairs its Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, giving him a central role in debates over national defense and military readiness. He also serves on the House Natural Resources Committee, with a particular focus on the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's coastal communities. Before Congress, Wittman worked in state government and served in local and state elected office. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! The Jack Miner Sanctuay - EP194-137: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast September 18th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia Today's stories include: the latest the cold case breakthrough in Prince George's County, the Kennedy Center, and Chesapeake Bay protection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! Jack Miner Band Hunting - EP193-136: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast September 16th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

Monthly Sponsors:North Dakota TourismWeatherbyFew books have shaped the understanding of waterfowl history like The Outlaw Gunner.In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe Walsh, son of legendary author Dr. Harry M. Walsh, to discuss one of the most influential books ever written about Chesapeake Bay waterfowling and market hunting.Joe shares stories about his father's life, his deep connections to the Eastern Shore watermen and market gunners, and the passion that drove him to preserve their stories before they were lost forever. The conversation explores everything from punt guns and battery guns to sink boxes, gunning lights, and the unique culture that developed around waterfowling on the Chesapeake.The discussion also highlights Harry Walsh's role in preserving waterfowling heritage, his early collecting efforts, his relationship with Ducks Unlimited, and the conservation ethic that ultimately emerged from witnessing the decline of waterfowl populations and traditional hunting communities.Topics CoveredThe story behind The Outlaw GunnerHarry Walsh's life and conservation legacyMarket hunting on the Chesapeake BayPunt guns, battery guns, and sink boxesGunning lights and historical hunting methodsEastern Shore waterfowling culturePreserving hunting heritage through collectingThe origins of the Waterfowl FestivalHow conservation ethics evolved over timeListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. Monthly Sponsors:North Dakota TourismWeatherby

This week, we sit down with Tony Aquilino of Annapolis Makerspace, a community workshop on Hudson Street where members have access to everything from traditional woodworking equipment to 3D printers, laser engravers, and CNC machines. Aquilino describes it as a "gym membership except for tools," but the real value may be the community of makers who share their skills, help solve problems, and teach one another along the way. We talk about the incredible variety of projects that come through the shop, including restoring a generations-old rocking chair, building sailboat parts, creating one-of-a-kind gifts and prototyping equipment for Chesapeake Bay research. We also talk about how Annapolis Makerspace stepped up to produce thousands of PPE face shields during COVID, the growing mix of traditional craftsmanship and new technology, and how someone with an idea—but not necessarily the tools or know-how—can get started. Have a listen. LINKS: Annapolis Makerspace (Website)

Today, we head to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park with Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill and the driving force behind the 21st annual Boatyard Beach Bash(and 1 through 20 as well). What started after Tropical Storm Isabel as a way to help the Maritime Museum recover has grown into one of Annapolis' signature parties, raising $1.7 million over the years to support the Museum and its educational programs. We talk with Franyo about how his love of Jimmy Buffett helped shape the event, his personal connection with Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, and what makes the Beach Bash such a special night. This year's event is September 19 and features an incredible lineup of musicians with deep Buffett connections, six hours of music, Boatyard food, an open bar and a new raw and grilled oyster bar. And Franyo points out that the musicians don't disappear backstage—they hang around, giving guests a chance to meet them and hear some stories about life on the road with Jimmy Buffett. Tickets are limited, the event typically sells out, and every ticket helps support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park and its work educating thousands of students about the Chesapeake Bay. Get your Boatyard Beach Bash tickets here. Have a listen.

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What are the BEST bass fishing lures to throw in September? In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the top September bass fishing baits, techniques, and patterns for catching largemouth and smallmouth bass during one of the toughest transition periods of the year.We're LIVE from Jake's Bait & Tackle talking about how to catch bass as summer begins turning into fall across Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic.September bass fishing can be frustrating. Water temperatures begin dropping, baitfish start moving, bass can become extremely focused on shad, minnows and blueback herring, and patterns that worked all summer can suddenly stop producing.That's why this episode is all about MATCHING THE HATCH and adjusting to the fall transition.We cover some of our favorite September bass fishing lures and techniques, including:• Keitech swimbaits and underspins for schooling bass • 5-inch and 7-inch flukes for blueback herring and shad eaters • Spy baits for long-distance schooling fish • Buzzbaits for shallow fall bass around docks, grass and cover • Frog trailers and downsized buzzbait presentations • Double drop shot rigs for tough September bass • Micro poppers and Torpedo-style topwaters for river smallmouth • Hellgrammite and creature baits for clear-water smallmouth • Weightless swimbaits and flukes over grass and vegetation • BFS finesse presentations for pressured bass • Megabass Karashi-style finesse topwater/jerkbait presentations • Shallow-running crankbaits in the 1–3 foot zone • Megabass Blow-Lee, 6th Sense Curve and other shallow cranks • Compact 1/2-ounce jigs with heavy-duty hooks • ChatterBaits, JackHammers, EVO, EVO HD, Stealth and WillowVibe • ChatterBait trailers including X Zone Swimmer-style and stinger baits • Big swimbaits and glide baits for late September into OctoberWe also talk specifically about the September fishing transition on Lake Anna, where bass can become extremely dialed in on schools of shad, minnows and blueback herring. When those fish are chasing bait, traditional presentations may get ignored while fast-moving minnow imitators produce.For Lake Anna bass fishing, speed can be critical. Burning a fluke, swimbait, spy bait or other baitfish imitation through schooling fish can trigger reaction strikes that slower presentations won't.River anglers aren't forgotten either.For the Shenandoah River, Upper Potomac River and other Mid-Atlantic smallmouth fisheries, we break down why tiny topwaters, micro poppers, hellgrammite-style baits and finesse presentations can be deadly when the water gets low, clear and heavily pressured.We also discuss fishing grass and vegetation on fisheries like the Potomac River and Upper Chesapeake Bay, including one of our favorite alternatives to throwing another frog: fishing a weightless swimbait or fluke across the vegetation and allowing it to fall into openings in the mat.And as September progresses toward October, BIG BAITS start entering the conversation.Glide baits, segmented hard swimbaits and larger soft swimbaits may produce fewer bites—but they can produce some of the biggest bass of the fall.If you're trying to figure out what bass are doing in September, this episode is packed with practical information you can use on the water immediately.Whether you're fishing Lake Anna, the Shenandoah River, Upper Potomac, Potomac River, Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay, Susquehanna or another Mid-Atlantic fishery, these September bass fishing techniques can help you adjust as the fish transition from summer into fall.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast Green Top: https://www.greentop.com/ Jake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/  FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Max4 Fishing: https://max4fishing.com/Support the show

JW & Skinny are heading to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in support of the 2026 Annapolis Baygrass Festival! Kelly and Jason Law from Festy Go Nuts join the fellas to chat about this incredible event held at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. From the stellar lineup to local fare, music and sustainability workshops, and fun for the entire family, Baygrass is a great occasion to get outside and jam! Thanks to Kelly and Jason for sharing their excitement, and hope to see you over at Baygrass Sept. 19 & 20! Thanks for listening! 

This week Scott discusses the Jamestown Colony in Virginia's 40 year struggle against the Powhatan Confederacy of Indians in the Chesapeake Bay.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, bitchute, odysee and Rumble We are also on Youtube www.youtube.com/@historyhomospodFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! "Sweet Paulie" MacKinnon talking DOGTRA Canada.: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! September 3rd, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

As a fifth generation row-crop farmer in the Northern Neck of Virginia, P.J. Haynie III shares how important generational knowledge, networking, and technologies are to successful farming and business development. In this episode, P.J. talks with Jeff, Mary, and Eric about the farming legacy of his family and how they have adapted and innovated through the years to enhance the return on investment of their time, labor, equipment, and technologies. Through generational technology and sharing of information, P.J. and his family are able to monitor trends in soil health, manage cover crops and plant residue to cope with extremely wet and dry seasons, suppress weeds, and retain as much moisture as possible. Similarly, P.J. emphasizes he is best person to tell the story of his farm and his family's legacy of farm business management and ecological soil stewardship. Along with storytelling, networking is a critical element for learning and staying competitive. Since joining and helping to found the National Black Growers Council in 2009, P.J. has benefited from his relationships and interactions with other black row-crop farmers. P.J. studied and graduated with a degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, P.J. was the president of the university's chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS). P.J. currently serves as a director on the National Black Growers Council's board.Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additionally, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, or soil health principles, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Partners include USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and other members of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia State University, and the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

Welcome to the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV!Get ready for an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon covering fishing reports, techniques, conservation, invasive species, striped bass, cobia, snakehead, redfish, speckled trout, white perch, blue catfish, and more from across Maryland and Virginia!ANGLER'S NIGHT OUT — SEPTEMBER 10, 2026This special celebrates my upcoming appearance at Angler's Night Out on Thursday, September 10 at West End Sports Bar & Grill, presented by CCA Maryland and Waterfront Marine

This is part two of the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV — an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon featuring some of the best fishing reports, techniques, fisheries discussions, conservation topics, charter captains, fishing guides, industry experts, and local anglers from across Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic region.This massive compilation covers Chesapeake Bay fishing in 2026, including late-summer fishing, fall fishing patterns, Maryland fishing reports, Virginia fishing reports, striped bass fishing, rockfish, cobia fishing, red drum, speckled trout, Northern Snakehead, blue catfish, white perch, flounder, sheepshead, menhaden, black drum, kayak fishing, saltwater fishing, inshore fishing, topwater fishing, fisheries management, invasive species, oyster restoration, and Chesapeake Bay conservation.Whether you fish the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, Ocean City Maryland, Virginia Beach, Annapolis, Eastern Shore, Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Severn River, Magothy River, Eastern Bay, Choptank River, or Lower Chesapeake Bay, this special was created for anglers who want to better understand one of the most diverse fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic.

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! Brad Sanders of DECOY APPAREL Co.: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 28th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

What Lurks on Tangier IslandOut in the Chesapeake Bay sits a small, isolated island with a history and character unlike anywhere else. Tangier Island is known for its unique community, its connection to the water, and a way of life that has remained remarkably distinct from the mainland.But places with deep histories often have stories of their own.In this episode of Lurk, we travel to Tangier Island to explore some of the strange stories, unexplained encounters, and paranormal legends connected to this remote Chesapeake community.What is it about an island surrounded by water that makes its stories feel a little different? Is it the isolation, the history, or something else entirely?We'll take a look at the island, the stories that have been passed down, and the strange experiences that have left some people wondering whether Tangier Island may be home to more than just the living.So turn down the lights, settle in, and come with us across the Chesapeake...Because you never know what might be waiting for you on the other side of the water.Listen. Follow. Share.If you enjoy Lurk, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves a good mystery.Subscribe & Follow:Don't miss future episodes of Lurk! Follow us on Spotify Apple Podcasts etc. and hit that subscribe button.Join the conversation: Follow us on social media for updates, discussions, and to share your thoughts on this case.Lurk on FacebookLurk on TwitterLurk on InstagramWe have a new Facebook Group join in the discussion! Lurk Podcast Facebook GroupNew Merch Store!We are also now found on YouTube- Lurk on YouTubeAnd remember...Background Music Royalty and Copyright Free MusicIntro and Outro music purchased through  AudioJunglewith Music Broadcast License (1 Million)Send us Fan MailSupport the show

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews Stephen Biello & Clays-N-Wings: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 26th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews CANVASBACK Rigging - Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 26th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! DRAKE WATERFOWL - EP178-121: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast August 24th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching! Jeff & Karen

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we've got you covered.Wallace's Cobia Tournament  – September 5Luke kicks off the show with a preview of the upcoming Wallace's Bait & Tackle Cobia Tournament on September 5th at Dandy Point in Hampton. Wallace's Bait & Tackle | Hampton VA  has long been a hub for Chesapeake Bay fishermen, and the tournament gives anglers one more chance to put a big cobia on the scales as the season winds down. Luke covers the key tournament details, what anglers can expect, and why this event is a great way to celebrate the final stretch of another Chesapeake Bay cobia season.Jesse Wilkins – Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle | Virginia Beach VA Next, Luke catches up with Jesse Wilkins of Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle to talk about the flounder bite around the Chesapeake Bay windmills and what anglers are seeing offshore. Jesse also shares some valuable advice on proper rod, reel and line management, including correctly spooling fishing line, preventing line twist and casting issues, and maintaining your equipment throughout the season. It's a great reminder that a little rigging, maintenance and preparation can make a big difference when it's time to put fish in the boat.Cast and Blast 757 – September 20 | The Honor Foundation Finally, Luke sits down with Eddie and Kent to preview the upcoming Cast & Blast event on September 20th, benefiting The Honor Foundation. The event brings anglers, spear-fishermen and the Hampton Roads community together for a day on the water while supporting an important mission. The Honor Foundation helps members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces community transition from military service into successful careers and their next chapter of life. Eddie and Kent share what participants can expect, how to get involved, and why this event and the mission behind it is worth supporting.www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!Sponsors:Gilbert EyecareDEKit Hampton RoadsSea TowEMS Endeck PVC DeckingSlipSki SolutionsKillerDock

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews CANVASBACK Paint & Dry Brushing -Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 24th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews KINGS EIDER Painting-Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 21st, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.drakewaterfowl.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The James River provides drinking water for 1 in 4 Virginians. But it was once the most polluted river in America. Justin Black and Will Gemma's two-part documentary Headwaters Down captures a 360-mile, 18-day journey from the headwaters of the James River in the Blue Ridge Mountains all the way to its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. Friendship is the vehicle that moves the documentary through the James' history of colonization, enslavement and industry pollution. And: Since gaining federal recognition in 2018, the Rappahannock Tribe has reclaimed thousands of acres of land and waters. The Tribe regards the Rappahannock River as a living being with its own rights. Justin, Will Gemma and tribe member Kenny Richardson are documenting efforts to empower the river in their new film, Land Back: Rappahannock. Later in the show: Every summer is a cold war. We douse ourselves in bug spray to keep mosquitos away and mosquitoes still find a way to get their fix of our blood. Clément Vinauger has found that some bugs are now attracted to DEET in bug spray.

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews MORE PAINTING - Pitboss Live Painting Hooded Merganser : Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 19th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews Merganser WHITE??? -Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 20th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

In 1608, English explorer and soldier of fortune John Smith left Jamestown, Virginia, on a mission to chart the upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries - including the Susquehanna River. He became the first European to find out that the Susquehanna is non-navigable. That's because of the many, many obstacles in the mighty Susquehanna. There are countless natural barriers such as rapids and waterfalls. Also, the Susquehanna is famously a mile wide and a foot deep. These are just some of the factors that have prevented development of a continuous commercial waterway.But that wouldn't stop generations of people from trying. However, no matter how much they tried, no matter how much money they spent, they couldn't do it. Then, utility companies came calling. If they couldn't navigate the river, they would dam it and use it to produce electricity. But that created its own problems. Obstructions blocked the paths of fish that needed to swim upriver to get to their spawning grounds. Native species such as American shad and eels were dying at historic numbers. Solutions had to be developed to keep these important populations alive. But nothing has made a serious difference. One dam has a fish elevator that transports fish over the dam. Then, they the fish have to be trucked further up river. Fish passages were created, but older designs have not been incredibly helpful with guiding fish upstream. A new way of thinking was needed. A new kind of passageway was needed. In 2025, Shikellamy State Park became home to one of the largest and most naturalistic fishways on the East Coast. Located at the confluence of the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River, this new naturalistic fish passage would help aquatic life go around the park's inflatable dam. Let's learn more about this incredible project. On this episode, I speak with Gabriel Martin and Ben Bender. Gabe is a project civil engineer at Kleinschmidt Group and Ben is the Park Manager at Shikellamy State Park. Be sure to support our 2026 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersDiscover Clarion CountyGo Laurel Highlands Support the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! YOUTUBE JAIL!!! - Pitboss Live Painting Hooded Merganser : Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 18th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

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The Pitboss Podcast is a popular outdoor and hunting show hosted by Captain Jeff Coats (known as "Pitboss") and his wife, Karen Coats. Primarily focusing on waterfowl hunting, duck hunting, sea duck hunting, the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and outdoor culture, it covers everything from duck boat evolution and retriever training to decoy carving with possibly a review of a bourbon and or whiskey. Talking BBQ, grilling, slow cooking, smoked meats and more! The program is sponsored by Molly's Place Sporting Goods (with locations in Kennedyville and Easton, Maryland). Crabs to Go, Duck Blind Bistro, Dee Maxx, DuckWater Boats, Gunner Kennels, Turtle Box, Hunt Proof and Pitboss Waterfowl are also industry partners and is published weekly in both audio and visual formats, featuring full-length episodes and "Decoy Shop Shorty" segments plus Instagram Live interviews! Addison Edmonds of GUNNER KENNELS: Molly's presents the Pitboss Podcast Live! August 13th, 2026 #podcasters #duckhunting #pitbosswaterfowl #gundog #seaduckhunting #dogtrianing #whiskey https://www.mollys.com https://www.crabstogo.com https://www.duckblindbistro.com https://www.deemaxx.com https://www.duckwaterboats..com https://www.gunnerkennels.com https://www.turtlebox.com https://www.huntproof.app https://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com https://www.patreon.com/jeffcoats https://www.instagram.com/pitbosswaterfowl Email: jeff@pitbosswaterfowl.com Text Jeff: 410-937-4034 Text Karen: 410-459-7954 Thank you for watching and listening! Jeff & Karen

Patrick Larkin, Partner & Practice Leader, Cerity Partners Three years after launching his independent RIA, Patrick Larkin merged with Cerity Partners—but not because that was the original plan. He explains how ownership changed the way he viewed enterprise value, optionality, and the future of his business. In Summary Going independent is often viewed as the destination. Patrick Larkin discovered it was just the beginning. Louis sits down with Patrick, Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners and former founder of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, to discuss an unconventional journey: leaving Wells Fargo to build an independent RIA, then choosing to merge that business just three years later. Rather than following a predetermined exit strategy, Patrick shares how ownership fundamentally changed the way he thought about enterprise value. A conversation with a prospective acquirer revealed that buyers weren't interested in purchasing a book of business—they were looking for a business. That realization reshaped how he invested, hired, delegated, and ultimately positioned his firm for the future. The conversation from our Build Grow & Transact series also offers a candid look at life after a merger, from evaluating cultural fit and partnership to balancing autonomy with the resources of a larger organization. More broadly, it illustrates how ownership creates optionality—and why the most valuable decision an advisor makes may not be the one they originally envisioned. The Storyline After spending nearly 15 years building a successful practice at AG Edwards, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo, Patrick Larkin launched Oak Hill Wealth Advisors in 2022 with a simple objective: build a business on his own terms. Like many advisors, he expected independence to be the final destination for a long time. But then there was the realization that ownership changes more than economics; it changes perspective. And it became the beginning of an entirely different way of thinking. As acquisition inquiries arrived sooner than expected, Patrick realized something that fundamentally changed his strategy. Sophisticated buyers weren't evaluating his client relationships as a book of business; they were evaluating Oak Hill as an enterprise. That insight shifted his priorities from maximizing short-term profitability to building a business that could thrive beyond its founder. Just three years after launching, Patrick chose to merge with Cerity Partners—not because he was looking for an exit, but because he believed it strengthened the future for his clients, his team, and his family. Louis and Patrick explore what led to that decision, how ownership increased the value of his business almost immediately, why he compares independence to an IPO, and what advisors should consider if they hope to create options for the future—even if they don't yet know what that future looks like. Topics Covered Building enterprise value versus maximizing annual income Creating optionality through ownership Leaving Wells Fargo to launch an independent RIA Why buyers value businesses more than books of business Evaluating strategic partners and acquisition opportunities The economics of independence and business valuation Life after merging with Cerity Partners Balancing autonomy with enterprise-scale resources Leadership, succession, and building beyond the founder Long-term ownership and partnership models > Download a transcript of this episode… Listen and Learn Highlights for Advisors Why did Patrick decide to leave Wells Fargo? (11:07) Patrick explains why growing frustrations around control, firm priorities, and the ability to build his business eventually outweighed the comfort of staying put. How did going independent immediately change the value of his business? (21:42) Patrick introduces one of the episode's biggest ideas: why launching Oak Hill felt like taking a company public and how ownership increased the firm's value almost overnight. Why did Patrick sell only three years after becoming independent? (20:03) An unexpected conversation with a prospective acquirer completely changed how he viewed enterprise value and accelerated his long-term thinking. What separates a business from a book of business? (21:42) Patrick discusses why recruiting advisors, delegating client relationships, and investing beyond himself made Oak Hill more attractive to strategic buyers. Why Cerity Partners? (26:48) Rather than focusing on valuation, Cerity emphasized culture, partnership, and long-term alignment—qualities Patrick says ultimately mattered most. What is life actually like after a merger? (37:57) Patrick offers an unusually candid perspective on autonomy, leadership, and why he says he hasn't second-guessed the decision once. Key Takeaways Ownership creates opportunities that often aren't visible until after independence. Enterprise value is built by creating a business that can thrive beyond its founder. The first acquisition conversation can be valuable even if no transaction occurs. Cultural alignment may ultimately matter more than valuation when selecting a long-term partner. Independence doesn't eliminate future options—it expands them. Strategic transactions can strengthen outcomes for clients, employees, and owners simultaneously. The goal isn't simply to own a business; it's to create choices for what comes next. https://youtu.be/f7FGLGjBbyo Quotable Moments “The day Oak Hill launched felt like the business had gone public.” “Potential acquirers weren't interested in buying a book. They were interested in buying a business.” “Ownership isn't simply about control. It's about creating optionality.” “The fear of leaving is almost always worse than the actual experience of leaving.” FAQs Why did Patrick Larkin merge with Cerity Partners only three years after launching his RIA? Patrick explains that independence changed how he viewed enterprise value. After learning what sophisticated buyers were actually looking for, he intentionally built Oak Hill as a business rather than simply managing for annual profitability. Why does Patrick compare independence to an IPO? Because ownership immediately transformed the economic value of his practice. Rather than participating in an internal succession model, he owned an independent enterprise that carried substantially greater market value. What changed after Patrick became independent? Beyond gaining control, he began making decisions through the lens of enterprise value—investing in advisors, systems, and infrastructure that would make the business less dependent on him personally. What made Cerity Partners stand out? Patrick cites the firm's culture, partnership model, meritocracy, long-term vision, and ability to combine local autonomy with enterprise-level capabilities. Is this episode only relevant for advisors considering selling? No. The broader lesson is that ownership creates flexibility. Whether an advisor ultimately remains independent or joins another organization, understanding how enterprise value is created can influence decisions from day one. What is the biggest lesson Patrick hopes advisors take away? That independence isn't simply about leaving a firm. It's about creating the ability to choose what comes next on your own terms. Patrick explains that independence changed how he viewed enterprise value. After learning what sophisticated buyers were actually looking for, he intentionally built Oak Hill as a business rather than simply managing for annual profitability. Because ownership immediately transformed the economic value of his practice. Rather than participating in an internal succession model, he owned an independent enterprise that carried substantially greater market value. Beyond gaining control, he began making decisions through the lens of enterprise value—investing in advisors, systems, and infrastructure that would make the business less dependent on him personally. Patrick cites the firm's culture, partnership model, meritocracy, long-term vision, and ability to combine local autonomy with enterprise-level capabilities. No. The broader lesson is that ownership creates flexibility. Whether an advisor ultimately remains independent or joins another organization, understanding how enterprise value is created can influence decisions from day one. That independence isn't simply about leaving a firm. It's about creating the ability to choose what comes next on your own terms. Related Resources From Start-Up to $31B Behemoth RIA: The Catalysts Behind the Growth of Mega-Firm Cerity Partners Ownership Matters: What Advisors Need to Know When Evaluating Firms Top Tips for Setting Your Business Up for Success Years Before a Move Patrick LarkinPartner and Practice Leader Patrick is a Partner and Practice Leader in the Lansdowne, VA office. He is a member of the Lansdowne Practice, where he works closely with families, foundations, and non-profits to help them define and achieve their financial goals with clarity and confidence. With a deep specialization in retirement income distribution planning and complex risk and wealth management strategies, Patrick is known for helping clients simplify complicated financial decisions, reduce uncertainty, and build sustainable, long-term plans. His approach emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and personalized guidance — ensuring clients always feel informed and empowered. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Patrick was the founding member of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, where he built a highly respected independent advisory practice that earned the trust of families, professionals, and mission-driven organizations across the region. His leadership was instrumental in shaping a client-first culture that continues today. Patrick's work is rooted in a passion for long-term relationships — guiding clients not just through markets, but through life's milestones such as retirement, business transitions, philanthropic planning, and wealth transfer across generations. He takes pride in being both a strategic advisor and a steady partner to the people he serves. Patrick lives in Bluemont, VA, with his wife Angela, their two children, Paige and Sean, and their Golden Retrievers, Huckleberry and Genoa. Outside of the office, Patrick and his family enjoy an active lifestyle — whether it's hiking and backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, biking the Great Allegheny Passage, or sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. These experiences reflect his belief in balance, resilience, and enjoying the journey — values he also brings to his work with clients. NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. View the transcript of this episode… Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years A conversation with Louis Diamond and Patrick Larkin, Partner & Practice Leader at Cerity Partners.      Louis Diamond: Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast series for financial advisors. Today’s episode is Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years. It’s a conversation with Patrick Larkin, Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners. I’m Louis Diamond, and this is The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors. Mindy Diamond: At Diamond Consultants, we help elite advisors identify the right environment for their businesses to thrive, whether that’s at a wirehouse, boutique, or independent firm. With nearly three decades of experience, we’ve guided thousands of advisors and represented more than a quarter of a trillion dollars in assets transitioned. And each year, one in four advisors managing a billion dollars or more who change firms are our clients. Our process is education-driven and based on building relationships, starting as your strategic partner well before you’re even thinking of a move. To schedule a confidential conversation, call us at 908-879-1002. Wondering why advisors change firms and where they’re headed? Are transition deals going up or down? Those very questions and more inspired us to create our annual Advisor Transition Report. It’s the award-winning, data-driven resource designed for advisors that connects the dots between the motivations around movement and the firm’s appetite for top talent. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make smart decisions. Download your copy at diamond-consultants.com/transitionreport. Louis Diamond: Ownership as a way of creating opportunities you can’t always predict. That’s exactly why we created our Build, Grow, and Transact series. Independence isn’t the end of the story. It’s often the beginning of thinking differently about enterprise value, optionality, and what comes next. Today’s guest is Patrick Larkin, Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners, and formerly the founder of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors. Patrick spent nearly 15 years building a successful practice at A.G. Edwards, Wachovia, and eventually Wells Fargo before launching his own independent firm in 2022. Just three years later, he merged that firm into Cerity. At first glance, that timeline might seem surprisingly short, but as you’ll hear, the merger wasn’t a change in direction. It was the result of seeing his business differently once he owned it. Yet, it’s this perspective that really brings that thought home. Patrick said the day Oak Hill launched felt like the business had gone public because overnight, what had been viewed as a book of business became an enterprise with substantially greater value, some four to five times the value of what it was worth at Wells. And that realization changed the way he invested, the way he hired, and ultimately the way he thought about the future. Pat and I also talk about something advisors don’t often discuss candidly, what life actually looks like after a merger. How much control do you give up? What changes day to day? How do you know whether you’re joining a partner or simply selling a business? Whether your long-term plan is to remain independent forever or eventually join a larger organization, Patrick’s experience is a reminder that ownership isn’t simply about control. It’s about creating optionality and putting yourself in a position where the next decision is yours to make. So let’s get to it. Patrick, thanks for coming on our show today. Patrick Larkin: Oh, my pleasure. Nice to meet you, Louis. Louis Diamond: You too. So let’s start off basically how we start every interview. Tell us about yourself, your background, and how you found your way into our industry in the first place. Patrick Larkin: Yeah, thank you for asking. I knew I always wanted to be a financial advisor. That part really wasn’t in question, but upon graduating college and being a 22-year-old, I knew that it was probably not practical to walk in and start advising people my parents’ age with their life savings. Probably wasn’t going to be a recipe for success. So I took a quick tour through the pharmaceutical industry first, which ended up being unexpectedly valuable. My employers there pushed me to think like an entrepreneur and within our territories. And honestly, that mindset never left me. It shaped how I built everything that came after. Eventually, an opportunity presented itself in Loudoun County, Virginia in Northern Virginia, and I became an FA trainee with A.G. Edwards, absolutely fantastic firm to start my career. Now, what drew me to this career was pretty simple. I felt like it was one of the professions that we had an opportunity to do so much good for others while simultaneously also doing well for yourself, and those two things aren’t in conflict. I also really loved the idea that in this profession there was no hiding. You don’t get paid to show up. You get paid for what you actually do. And perhaps for me, what was most important, I loved the weight of responsibility. I loved earning people’s trust. I loved the idea of deserving, being deserving of their trust, and being a steward of what they’ve worked a lifetime to build. I never took that lightly, and I still don’t. Louis Diamond: That’s amazing. Yeah, I mean, the number of people I’ve heard, you talked so fondly about A.G. Edwards and there’s a bunch of other firms that have since been absorbed or emerged that are like the regional firms of old. So not surprised to hear you loved it. A.G. Edwards, obviously, became Wells Fargo Advisors or was acquired or merged with Wells Fargo. So I know you’re at Wells and A.G. Edwards until 2022. So give us a quick version. How’d you build your practice from the pharma world into being in FA? Patrick Larkin: Yeah, so as I started with A.G. Edwards, I came in at really just the perfect time. It was towards the end of the financial crisis. And I built the business the old-fashioned way with a lot of cold calling and eventually did some dinner seminars, which I can tell you is a very expensive way to learn how to speak in front of a room. But I made some progress, and I was also in a great office, small enough that some of the advisors there would hand off some of the smaller accounts that they weren’t interested in working with, and got an opportunity to get a lot of reps in working with real life clients and individuals. I knew early on I didn’t have enough talent to win on talent alone, so I made up for it and compensated for that with really hard work. The real turning point came for me when A.G. Edwards was first acquired by Wachovia Securities, and that was about five years into my career. And at that point, my branch manager, who was eyeing retirement, asked me to step in as her partner, and that changed everything. We eventually moved over to a Wachovia Securities office, another really great local office in Loudoun County, Virginia. And from that office, I worked on and became a CIMA, a CFP, worked with the clients, built a business through referrals. And I found at that point in my career when I would go to a meeting with Wachovia, eventually Wells Fargo, as a young 30-year-old, I would look around the room often and realize that I was the youngest person in the room. The funny thing was 10 years later, I would go into that same room and I’d look around and I still was the youngest guy in that room. And those demographics in our industry, and when I came into our industry, ultimately led that office that I worked in with Wells Fargo Advisors, I eventually was the recipient and party to five different succession plans- Louis Diamond: Wow. Patrick Larkin: … at Wells Fargo Advisors. I hoped that I had built a reputation as somebody that these other advisors would entrust with their clients. And over that time period, really, I would say professionally, one of my accomplishments I’m most proud of is all five of those retired advisors that I used to work with, who had an opportunity to see me work with clients, all became clients of mine, I still continue to work with. And it’s professionally just one of the greatest honors that I’ve ever had. Louis Diamond: I mean, that’s a large number of advisors you helped sunset, but I would agree it’s the ultimate proof of concept that they not only trusted you with their clients and their life’s work, but now also with their family’s wealth. So I like that, kind of the full life cycle there. So I’m curious, though, you stayed at Wells through a really turbulent time through the fake bank scandal. There’s a lot of attrition. I mean, obviously, they’re still a powerhouse to this day, but what kept you at Wells for as long as it did before you left in 2022? Patrick Larkin: You described it as a turbulent time. Pretty turbulent might be an understatement. Even before Wells, the transition to Wells, Wachovia Bank had been the first company that we transitioned to from A.G. Edwards. And we, of course, went through the financial crisis during that time period and handholding our clients and helping them get through that time period and dealing with concerns that we shouldn’t really have to be prepared with. “Is my money safe? It’s not what’s happening to the market, but is my money safe in your institution?” But once things stabilized, I found real purpose in partnering with some of the retiring advisors and opportunities that came up. It was a really wonderful climate and atmosphere in our local office. It was really a family-like atmosphere, and I still had a lot to learn. And all those advisors that I partnered with, I’ve joked I’ve never had an original idea in my entire life. I stole all my good ideas from them. And some of them were really ahead of their time, and I learned, adopted, and built my own philosophies by working closely with them. Ultimately, by the time I left Wells Fargo, I was finishing up the fifth sunset program and had only made my way halfway through the sunset before the opportunity presented itself to create my own practice. Louis Diamond: So I’m curious, when did you first seriously start thinking about leaving and what really tipped the scales for you? What was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back? Patrick Larkin: Yeah, it really was a number of small items and ultimately one big one. But for a long time, I’d been content, but as I tried to grow the business beyond what I could do individually, I felt like I kept running into walls. There were it felt like limitations on how I could build out my team and structure the practice the way I envisioned it. Additionally, there were some new policies that also started to bother me. One of them was the platform advisory fee, which in my eyes was less about client transparency and more about replacing a declining revenue source on the firm’s balance sheet. And after dealing with clients and helping them through the bank scandal at the firm, I was concerned that this would come back and hurt me and the relationships that I had with my clients. Incidentally, I just recently onboarded a new client that transferred to us. And for them, looking at their statement, identifying this platform advisory fee- Louis Diamond: Oh boy. Patrick Larkin: … was the last straw for them before they moved about 15 million of assets to us. Also, I thought I would be I would be a better allocator of resources than Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo retained about half of the revenue that I earned for the business. They seemed to think that the best allocation of that money was additional middle management. Whereas, I thought investment in technology, investment in additional personnel, and an investment in marketing were best places to continue to build out my vision. The final straw, and really a thing that crystallized everything for me was when I read a book in 2021 called The Infinite Game, a book written by Simon Sinek. Chapter eight, the title is Ethical Fading. And it uses the Wells Fargo bank scandal as a case study in what happens when a firm loses its moral compass. I read the chapter and thought, “There it is, I have to do something.” That was really the final push I needed. I mentioned earlier I was very fortunate to start my career with a company called A.G. Edwards, a regional brokerage firm. And while I was at A.G. Edwards, there was a research report that came out on A.G. Edwards as a company. And I’m going to paraphrase a little bit on what was said in that report, but ultimately there was a line in there, and it was a criticism, but I took it as a huge positive as being an employee there. The line said, “While management does not necessarily say it, we believe the client is put ahead of the shareholder.” And that was something I was very proud of. And I just, upon reflecting on it, felt confident those were words that I never was going to see go to print about Wells Fargo. Louis Diamond: So you left Wells in 2022 and founded Oak Hill Wealth Partners in Lansdowne, Virginia. Walk us through that decision. Why go independent rather than going to another firm? Patrick Larkin: I really thought moving to another firm, the things that I had grown frustrated with at Wells Fargo Advisors, I would also find at another wirehouse firm. I was ready, and honestly, the simple answer is I thought I could do better. And I wanted control after having what I felt like was very little control. I had grown frustrated with others making important decisions, and I wanted an opportunity to grab the reins and make decisions on my own. I believe at that time, the future of wealth management was going to be built around fiduciary advice, and I didn’t want to watch that from the sidelines anymore. I was watching what was happening in the industry. And as we were trying to hire new advisors, reaching out to college graduates who were studying CFP programs, identified that they were more inclined to want to start employment with an RIA than a wirehouse. What made the timing work really well was Wells Fargo had actually introduced a program to help advisors in the private client group spin off and establish their own RIAs. Now, whenever I tell this to another advisor, particularly ones that are wirehouses, they can’t understand it. And quite frankly, I don’t understand why they helped us do it, but we were about the 30th practice that they helped us through this process and they provided real support. They hired consultants, made vendor recommendations, even referrals to financing so I could pay off my last succession plan before I left. The only really upside for Wells Fargo was that the ask was that we continue to use First Clearing as the custodian. And one of the downsides for me was I was going to leave all of my deferred comp behind with Wells Fargo. Now, all clients had to do to join me was sign a positive consent. And on May 9th, 2020, we turned on our computers in our new office and our clients were already there. That same day, we launched and started a relationship with Charles Schwab. And it was so exciting to be able to start shopping for what I thought was the best FinTech, really feeling like I was stuck with proprietary tools that Wells Fargo advisors had offered. I felt like I was a kid in a candy store. And if there was a cool tool that I identified that would help us serve our clients better, I was all in and I was buying it. I really feel that some of the technology that Oak Hill eventually bought into and some of the tools we’re using now are going to take years and years before they eventually trickle down to where the wirehouses are, if ever. Louis Diamond: Interesting. So it was really it was for the most part an internal move from one- Patrick Larkin: It was- Louis Diamond: … channel to the other. Patrick Larkin: … it was an internal move, but there was no requirement to stay at First Clearing. As a fiduciary, they couldn’t make those demands. And again, they helped us with the financing, which is really unusual that they helped us secure a loan so I could pay off the last retiring advisor. It’s really unusual that a bank will loan money where there is no business at the time, but because of previous experience that financial institution had working with Wells, they helped us facilitate the transaction. And the program is still in place at Wells Fargo, which is absolutely amazing to me after the experience that I’ve just had myself. Louis Diamond: Yeah, it’s interesting. I mean, does it cannibalize a more profitable revenue source? Sure. But if the alternative was all the assets go to Schwab or Fidelity, to me, honestly, it’s smart. I think they played the long game by not being adversarial on it. Patrick Larkin: I think they played a long game and they took the philosophy, and I think they use it as a recruiting tool that if you love them, set them free. And that’s exactly what they did. Louis Diamond: So for the rest of the episode, I want to talk about your eventual, and not that long period of time, transaction or decision to merge Oak Hill with Cerity Partners. This is our Build, Grow, Transact subseries. And I was really struck by your story because you were three years or so into running Oak Hill, and then your merger with Cerity Partners, an amazing RIA closed. That’s a fairly short runway. Usually when I see folks go independent for the first time, it’s 10, 15, 20 years, maybe never, that they decide to merge or sell. I’m curious to understand your thinking about the transaction. Were you looking to do something? Or was it just like right place, right time and the opportunity presented itself? Patrick Larkin: I had started Oak Hill with the intent of eventually down the road, much closer to retirement, looking for a partner. The opportunity and what I learned early on helped change that idea and philosophy, and I adapted and made modifications to take advantage of it. Louis Diamond: Interesting. So you weren’t necessarily planning on selling or merging the business, it just kind of circumstances happened the way they did? Patrick Larkin: Yeah. When we started Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, it was a really pretty short period of time before we started getting calls from larger national RIAs about potential acquisition, much sooner than I expected. Early on, I just brushed them off, but about a year in, I took one of those calls and it really just opened my eyes up. I realized for the first time this small firm, this little practice actually had some real value, way more than I’d given it credit for. That first call, that first exploration didn’t go anywhere. It wasn’t a good fit. But what it gave me was a much clearer picture of what the serious acquirers were actually looking for. And that changed decisions I made at Oak Hill going forward. I really at that point stopped trying to optimize for near-term profit and really thought of my business as a business and started building towards enterprise value, sometimes at the cost of short-term income. And that turned out to be exactly the right call. Louis Diamond: That’s such an interesting perspective. Let’s double-click into that concept. So it sounds almost counterintuitive that if you kind of had this light bulb moment that like, “Okay, maybe I want to transact my business sooner than I initially thought.” I think most people would say, “Let’s become lean and mean. Let’s become as profitable as possible so my EBITDA’s higher.” But you took the different approach. What were the decisions you did to invest more in enterprise value rather than current cash flow? Patrick Larkin: A true business is one that doesn’t need me to be here every day to operate. And when we left Wells Fargo Advisors, it was myself and one other advisor that created Oak Hill Wealth Advisors. I was responsible for about 95% of the assets and revenue. And one of the more significant investments we made is in additional advisors. I recruited three new advisors, all CFPs, to join Oak Hill Wealth Advisors. Whereas, before I had been largely managing all the relationships myself. For someone that kind of grew up in the regional wirehouse space, it’s pretty counterintuitive to start moving relationships away from you onto other advisors. You’re trained and built to create a moat around your relationships, and realized that the potential acquirers are not interested, at least the ones I was interested in, weren’t interested in buying a book. They were interested in buying a business. And that just meant every decision we made going forward was not profit-driven, but how can I increase the value of the business? So after that first call, I knew I probably would be looking to move forward with a transaction sooner as opposed to the end of retirement. That information that I got on that first call helped me realize that when Oak Hill Wealth Advisors opened its doors on May 9th, 2022, we effectively had an IPO. I had great familiarity with how the succession plans at Wells Fargo Advisors worked. And on that day that we opened our practice, the value of my business jumped to be four to five times the value of it in a succession plan at Wells Fargo Advisors. Now, I knew going forward that I was going to be able to increase revenue. I was going to be able to increase EBITDA. I was going to potentially have some benefits from a market tailwind. I knew the multiples of EBITDA that the firms use may fluctuate, but the biggest change by far occurred leaving the wirehouse and having the value of my business grow four to fivefold in that same day. So what I really focused on was making sure that I was going to, when I was ready to start looking again after I had worked on improving the practice, really was going to look for a firm that was going to be a good cultural fit for both my clients, my team, and myself. Louis Diamond: That’s such a cool perspective. I’ve never heard anyone say that the day we launched your independent business was like an IPO. But honestly, it’s so true. You’re planting a flag in the ground that like, “Here is real value. This is value that we’ve created that we own rather than it being a book of business and a W-2 paycheck.” And it’s a fascinating perspective. Patrick Larkin: Yep. It really is amazing that the value changed that much on one day and the future value changes. Looking at the equity that I owned in Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, it made sense to consider is there a better way to take some risk off the table for myself and my family and diversify some of the equity that I had in Oak Hill Wealth Advisors with a larger enterprise? Louis Diamond: It makes complete sense. Obviously, everyone would sign up for 4 to 5X increase in value. Patrick Larkin: Sure. Louis Diamond: That’s not the reason most people go independent, but it’s important to know. And also, what I really liked about what you shared is I think a really valuable learning for anyone is those calls come in, whether it’s from annoying people like me or from an acquirer, from a firm, they’re not all noise. You took it as an opportunity to learn. Even though that first person who called wasn’t the right fit, it crystallized something in your mind and it let you make proactive decisions that ultimately paid off in spades when it came time to sign the dotted line for your transaction with Cerity. So I think it’s brilliant. And it’s very big picture, big-business-owner-type stuff that I think a lot of people will just filter out because it’s annoying and I’m young, I’m not looking to sell, but that was the journey. Patrick Larkin: Yeah, that first call changed my opinion about timing of when to move forward with a partnership. Originally, I thought this would be something at the end of retirement. The timing of doing so sooner seemed a lot more appealing after having that conversation and realizing what we had actually built. Louis Diamond: Amazing. So ultimately you decided to merge with Cerity Partners. We’ve had Kurt Miscinski from Cerity Partners on the show. They’re a real heavyweight within the RIA world. Most recently, they were valued at $8 billion in a recap, and it’s a very impressive firm. What specifically drew you to Cerity versus other potential buyers? Like you said, you got a lot of calls. Patrick Larkin: After that first call, I just got to work and focused on continuing to take care of our clients, building a team, adding new advisors, being a mentor to those advisors. But at the same time, we were being approached fairly regularly by that point. And I had a pretty good system for quickly deciding whether something was worth a second look, and most weren’t. But about a year ago, one of the national RIAs caught my attention and I started having conversations with them. And once I had progressed with them, I though, “You know what? If I’m giving this consideration, I really need to cast a wider net.” So I reached out to other RIAs that I had looked at and admired and been keeping an eye on. And ultimately, my longtime business coach, Barbara Kay, suggested I talk with Cerity Partners, a company that one of her other clients had just recently joined. And from the very first call, I could tell something was different. And I talked to many different companies. Cerity Partners, and an individual I spoke with, Geoff Newman, they weren’t leading with valuation formulas or deal structure. They were asking questions about my clients, my team, and how I actually ran the practice. They had a very defined process for identifying partners who were genuinely compatible, not just advisors with books that were transferable. And that distinction mattered greatly to me. They also offered really, in my opinion, the right balance of support and still having some autonomy. And their aspiration to deliver consistent standard of care to clients, whether they be in California or Virginia, so that those individuals get the same quality of experience, resonated with how I was already running things within my practice. That combination of support and autonomy, I really liked the idea of continuing to have oversight over my local practice, over our practice, which included the budget, salaries, and bonuses. It more than anybody else felt like a partnership and not a buyout. And I really appreciate it during that first call, Cerity was the only company that talked about a hundred-year plan. It was amazing to me to hear what their thoughts were. Most of the other firms I spoke with talked about valuations. And very quickly in the process, I found myself on a Zoom call with a Patagonia fleece vest-wearing private equity rep walking me through a valuation. And it was efficient, but it was not a cultural fit for me. And the infrastructure behind us and the combination of autonomy is really harder to find than most people think. As I progressed with Cerity, I remember early on in the process thinking to myself, “My God, I hope they want me, I hope they want me,” because I could tell I’m a very process-driven person They had a process with the way they brought me on board. And ultimately, we had a due diligence trip set up to go to one of their larger offices where I met with one of their leaders, Claire O’Keefe, part of their practice development, and had an opportunity to meet with different leaders within the firm and really get my arms wrapped around the potential that they had. Just the quality of the people I encountered through the whole process just kept reinforcing the decision. And by the time we got to the finish line, it didn’t feel like a transaction. It felt like I was joining something that I was excited to be part of. So just a little bit more about what attracted me to Cerity, their culture is just phenomenal. Cerity Partners uses the word “meritocracy” and they actually mean it. Ownership and influence here track your contribution, not your tenure or how well you play the politics. I just attended my first partner meeting in April, and without exaggeration, it was the most extraordinary professional meeting I’ve attended in my 25-year career. During the meeting, there was open debate about the direction of the firm, and every voice in the room carried weight. You could feel the culture. And that type of culture is built over years. You can’t fake it. Everyone in the room it felt like was rowing in the same direction. And by the time the meeting was over, I was so excited to get back to my team and tell them about what I had just witnessed, I wasn’t looking for the exit. I was looking for the brick wall to run through. I was so excited. And every once in a while I wonder having spent so much time in the wirehouse spaces, the bar just set really low for me when I talked to some of my other colleagues that have been independent for a long time. But it was just an absolutely amazing experience. And I do want to just add, one of the last really important things to me about Cerity Partners is I’ve been very fortunate with my career and in this profession. And part of my goal over the rest of my career is to have a legacy. And my legacy currently exists with the families I’ve advised and the team that I’ve built and have served and led. But Cerity Partners is helping me achieve even a greater legacy in our industry with our shared long-term goals. During my first meeting, they talked about their hundred-year vision of being a worldwide employee-owned professional services firm. And currently, and this is very exciting, the employees are the largest shareholder of the firm. No one else I talked to talked about their long-term goals like this, and it’s a vision I believe in. I want to contribute to help to see it accomplished. And one day when I do retire, I want to look back and see how I contribute it to a company that I believe is going to change the direction of professional wealth management. Louis Diamond: Wow. Patrick Larkin: My partnership with Cerity Partners is going to make that a reality. It’s just an amazing place. Yeah, very happy. Louis Diamond: Honestly, you can’t fake that type of enthusiasm. It sounds like- Patrick Larkin: It’s not- Louis Diamond: … you entered into a transaction, which is it’s like jumping into the deep end. How do you sort through what’s the sales process versus what’s real? How much of this is actually going to translate to my life? But hearing you not that long after the transaction, you still feel that and it’s very cool. In the press release I read, you cited estate planning, private markets access, and cross-border planning as key reasons for the merger. Can you talk about what it was about those? Maybe- Patrick Larkin: Yeah. Louis Diamond: … anything else that was missed? Patrick Larkin: Yeah. Louis Diamond: And were those not things that you felt like you could have delivered yourself as a standalone? Patrick Larkin: I thought that they were going to help me be able to be more effective in delivering those, but they weren’t the complete picture. The capabilities that we cited in the release were genuine gaps I wanted to fill and have available for clients and be able to prospect and go after new additional clients. But being fully honest, there were also deeper drivers. One was my team. Sometimes we get emotional about this. Being someone who’s trusted is really important to me, and that’s something I hold in high priority. There are people that followed me out of Wells Fargo to join me. One of my client associates had delayed her retirement so that she could join me and help us launch for the first three months. One of my other client associates has been with me close to 15 years. These are people that trusted me to do the right thing and to make sure that I wasn’t walking them off the plank. Being able to join Cerity Partners and give them a future that didn’t hinge entirely on my personal longevity was a huge relief. And Cerity Partners is an ownership culture. I’m so happy to say today that every single individual on my team in our practice in Lansdowne is now either an equity owner in Cerity Partners or very shortly will be an equity- Louis Diamond: So cool. Patrick Larkin: … equity owner. So they have a stake as well in what they’re building. It matters. My youngest client associate noticed how much it costs to send to FedEx. And he goes, “Now that I’m an owner, maybe we should rethink about sending regular mail.” Another driver was my family. And I’ve always had the philosophy of trying to prioritize and clients first, team and colleagues, and then my family. And I’ve always made decisions that if I put those others before myself, eventually I’ll be taken care of. And going through this transaction, it was so generous to my family and provided such security. There was a little bit of guilt that, “Am I doing this for all the right reasons?” But being able to secure my family’s future, converting equity in a three-year-old RIA into a stake of a $8 billion-plus valuation with institutional backing, that was a meaningful moment and I’d be less than honest if I glossed over that. I also really wanted to be part of something larger than myself. And the opportunity to help build a legacy in this business with Cerity Partners really gives me the platform to do that. Louis Diamond: Very cool. I can tell that you’re genuine, not just because of the way you sound, the way you’re speaking, but in the very beginning of the episode, you talked about the reason you got into this business was because you thought it gave you the dual purpose of being able to help people, but also being able to enrich yourself or your family. So this answer, it comes full circle. You’re able to accomplish all these goals, which made it the right decision. And I think, look, I say to advisors all the time, “You’re allowed to be greedy, you’re allowed to be selfish as long as the clients are still in the front of your mind as the most important thing.” There’s nothing wrong with doing better for clients, building a legacy in your case, but also reaping the rewards of all your hard work and labor and also all the risks that you’ve taken over your career. I got to ask you, though, from being an employee of Wells, where you were running your team, for the most part, you can run the business within their guardrails the way you want, to then running an RIA, which is really like you’re fully in control of everything, to now being a partner, but you’re not the one who has the name on the door anymore. Patrick Larkin: Right, right. Louis Diamond: Well, how do you think about the giving up control and full ownership of your practice versus owning a very small amount of a much larger entity? Patrick Larkin: There was such continuity. Oak Hill Wealth Advisors and Cerity Partners were so philosophically aligned that I genuinely never felt like I was giving up anything that I wasn’t glad to let go. My wife joined the business shortly before I left Wells Fargo Advisors. And still to this day, on my drive home from work, I call her up and say, “You’re not going to believe this.” And it’s all a positive, good thing. So Cerity has struck the perfect balance of that autonomy and support combination that I was looking for. So I still have control and a say over the way our practice is managed. Very shortly after the merger, my supervisor came down and met me for the first time, and we went out together after the day had ended. And early in the conversation I said to him, “What can I do to make your life easier?” And he said, “Pat, what can I do to make your life easier?” And that set the tone that still exists to this day. I almost cried when he said that because that was so different than what I had experienced up to that point. So the collaboration, the way we work together, it’s just absolutely amazing. And not once for a single moment have I second-guessed my decision. And it’s really weird because I’ve now been part of this organization for nearly nine months, and there just has not been one thing that’s occurred where I said, “That’s a disappointment.” It’s just been absolutely amazing every single day. Louis Diamond: Very cool. To me, there’s different arcs of when you want to ask people the question of, “Hey, any regrets?” And usually you don’t want to ask them too soon because they’re still going through the transition and integration and growing pains. And you don’t want to ask them too far in the future because you forget about what was life before. To be this short of a duration into this new partnership and to have these feelings, that’s absolutely pretty special. I got two more questions for you, Pat, if you don’t mind. Patrick Larkin: Sure. Louis Diamond: First one, economically, to me, one of the hardest things for really any advisor to really grapple with or to fully comprehend or make their own is, “I own 100% of the equity in my business. I get to decide when I want to sell in the future. My business is growing 10% per year. I wait to sell until 10 years from now, my business is going to be much bigger and I get to keep all the cash flow. I get to make all the decisions.” That compared to the path that you took, which was take cash off the table, which everyone understands, to, “Now, I own a much smaller piece of a much larger pie.” How would you talk to someone about the financial trade-off between a hundred percent ownership in their business, full control, full discretion over everything, versus becoming a minority equity partner in a larger entity? Patrick Larkin: You have to look at the valuation of my business, again, the day that we opened our doors as Oak Hill Wealth Advisors. There was such a massive jump in the value of the business. There was not going to be an opportunity for an appreciation at that level. So then, you have to compare what the growth rate is of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors versus a Cerity Partners. And I’m not embarrassed to say that Cerity Partners is and has been growing at a much faster rate of return. The value of the equity that I have retained in Cerity Partners, my ownership stake, I fully expect by the time I transact that business as I get closer to retirement, that’s going to be worth many times more than whatever opportunity I would have had at Wells Fargo with the valuation they would have provided me. Nevermind, very important, the tax consequences of a structure like this is all the retiring advisors that I worked with were taxed at their highest marginal rate. I owned a business and we were taxed at long-term capital gains rates. A significant difference in savings in what as the owner we actually realize. So yeah, I feel very comfortable with the ownership that I have and the control and continued opportunity with the meritocracy culture to increase my share of ownership in the company. Louis Diamond: Okay, and let’s do one more question here. I’ll pick it back up. So Pat, I think it’s a really cool perspective. It’s almost do your homework, and if you find the right horse and the right jockey that can run faster than you can on your own, that the equity value will compound and grow and appreciate in a faster, more efficient way than what you’re doing on your own, which makes complete sense. It’s the ultimate trade-off. And again, it’s like jumping into the deep end. On the one hand, Oak Hill was all you, right? You control the growth, for better or worse, for the good days, the bad days, the good years, the bad years, versus now your growth is diversified amongst hundreds of partners across M&A, across different lead flow channels, et cetera. It makes complete sense. But honestly, if I were an advisor, I don’t know how I would think about it. I think it’s all just fact-and-circumstance-based on where I am in my life and who the firm is and what I’m trying to accomplish. But it’s such a cool perspective because usually the playbook that we see, which is why we did this series, is go independent and there’s a long pause until there is a realization of all the value that’s been created. So seeing you do this in a much quicker timeframe, it seems like it was the absolutely right decision. To me, it just is another path, another way that an advisor or a firm is able to think about their future. Any final advice or parting words for someone who is sitting right where you were in 2021 or 2022 thinking about making the leap? And we’ll say a transition in general, or really anything you want to share to wrap our episode here. Patrick Larkin: Thank you for having me, and this is a great question. Happy to give a thoughtful answer to it. Before I’d left Wells Fargo Advisors through the program and started Oak Hill Wealth Advisors, I had an opportunity to go through a due diligence process and make sure that this was going to be a right move for me. There was no carrot out there that was obvious. I learned after that first conversation that I had built a practice that had some value to it. I was leaving behind the security of something I knew, leaving behind a significant amount in deferred compensation, and I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision. And through that due diligence process, talked to about five other firms that had recently left Wells Fargo to join this RIA program. I asked them a lot of different questions about what their experience was. And at every point during those conversations, they all said the same thing at different points. And it sounded like this. They said, “I’m working harder than I ever have before, but I wish I had done this sooner.” So my advice to those people, do it. I know that sounds simple, but I mean it. The fear of leaving is almost always worse than the actual experience of leaving. And I understand the inertia of not leaving and the real apprehension of what was on the other side. But what I found was a version of this profession I genuinely didn’t know was possible. One where I could do things the right way on my terms for the people I care most about serving. And not every path is going to look like mine. Some advisors should go fully independent and stay there, and that can be an incredible life. But when it comes time to look for a partner, quite frankly, if Cerity Partners is not on your shortlist, you’re making a significant mistake. And I say that not to sell anything, but because I’ve lived the comparison firsthand and there’s simply nothing else like it. Louis Diamond: So Pat, it’s been really fun, but I don’t think we’ve had anyone on the eight years or so we’ve been doing this show that’s gone through this type of arc or journey that you have. One of my big takeaways or sticking points that this episode brought for me is by going independent and taking control over your future, you created complete optionality for yourself to do exactly what you wanted to do with your business, even if that was different than what you initially planned. So in your case, it was selling within three years of going independent, but by taking action, being proactive, playing some offense, you made the opportunity happen on your terms and your timeline. So this has been fun in so many different ways. I loved your comment about how when you went independent, it’s basically like the day of your IPO, the four-to-five-times increase in value versus an internal succession deal, and even just the way to think about getting equity in a larger entity versus running your own plays only. So thank you so much for doing this. This has been fun. Mindy Diamond: As a financial advisor, you hold yourself to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and credibility. You are successful because you take your professional responsibility seriously and are dedicated to your clients. But are you living your best business life? Are your goals aligned with your firm’s or could a better option exist? Should I Stay or Should I Go? Is a book written with you in mind? It’s a self-guided journey that walks you through the key steps that we take with our advisor clients. This strategic thought process and roadmap to professional self-discovery is designed to help you ask the right questions and think critically and objectively, whether you’re considering change or not. Learn how to get your copy at diamond-consultants.com/thebook.   Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years A conversation with Louis Diamond and Patrick Larkin, Partner & Practice Leader at Cerity Partners.      Louis Diamond: Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast series for financial advisors. Today’s episode is Build, Grow & Transact: From Breakaway to Transaction in 3 Years. It’s a conversation with Patrick Larkin, Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners. I’m Louis Diamond, and this is The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors. Mindy Diamond: At Diamond Consultants, we help elite advisors identify the right environment for their businesses to thrive, whether that’s at a wirehouse, boutique, or independent firm. With nearly three decades of experience, we’ve guided thousands of advisors and represented more than a quarter of a trillion dollars in assets transitioned. And each year, one in four advisors managing a billion dollars or more who change firms are our clients. Our process is education-driven and based on building relationships, starting as your strategic partner well before you’re even thinking of a move. To schedule a confidential conversation, call us at 908-879-1002. Wondering why advisors change firms and where they’re headed? Are transition deals going up or down? Those very questions and more inspired us to create our annual Advisor Transition Report. It’s the award-winning, data-driven resource designed for advisors that connects the dots between the motivations around movement and the firm’s appetite for top talent. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make smart decisions. Download your copy at diamond-consultants.com/transitionreport. Louis Diamond: Ownership as a way of creating opportunities you can’t always predict. That’s exactly why we created our Build, Grow, and Transact series. Independence isn’t the end of the story. It’s often the beginning of thinking differently about enterprise value, optionality, and what comes next. Today’s guest is Patrick Larkin, Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners, and formerly the founder of Oak Hill Wealth Advisors. Patrick spent nearly 15 years building a successful practice at A.G. Edwards, Wachovia, and eventually Wells Fargo before launching his own independent firm in 2022. Just three years later, he merged that firm into Cerity. At first glance, that timeline might seem surprisingly short, but as you’ll hear, the merger wasn’t a change in direction. It was the result of seeing his business differently once he owned it. Yet, it’s this perspective that really brings that thought home. Patrick said the day Oak Hill launched felt like the business had gone public because overnight, what had been viewed as a book of business became an enterprise with substantially greater value, some four to five times the value of what it was worth at Wells. And that realization changed the way he invested, the way he hired, and ultimately the way he thought about the future. Pat and I also talk about something advisors don’t often discuss candidly, what life actually looks like after a merger. How much control do you give up? What changes day to day? How do you know whether you’re joining a partner or simply selling a business? Whether your long-term plan is to remain independent forever or eventually join a larger organization, Patrick’s experience is a reminder that ownership isn’t simply about control. It’s about creating optionality and putting yourself in a position where the next decision is yours to make. So let’s get to it. Patrick, thanks for coming on our show today. Patrick Larkin: Oh, my pleasure. Nice to meet you, Louis. Louis Diamond: You too. So let’s start off basically how we start every interview. Tell us about yourself, your background, and how you found your way into our industry in the first place. Patrick Larkin: Yeah, thank you for asking. I knew I always wanted to be a financial advisor. That part really wasn’t in question, but upon graduating college and being a 22-year-old, I knew that it was probably not practical to walk in and start advising people my parents’ age with their life savings. Probably wasn’t going to be a recipe for success. So I took a quick tour through the pharmaceutical industry first, which ended up being unexpectedly valuable. My employers there pushed me to think like an entrepreneur and within our territories. And honestly, that mindset never left me. It shaped how I built everything that came after. Eventually, an opportunity presented itself in Loudoun County, Virginia in Northern Virginia, and I became an FA trainee with A.G. Edwards, absolutely fantastic firm to start my career. Now, what drew me to this career was pretty simple. I felt like it was one of the professions that we had an opportunity to do so much good for others while simultaneously also doing well for yourself, and those two things aren’t in conflict. I also really loved the idea that in this profession there was no hiding. You don’t get paid to show up. You get paid for what you actually do. And perhaps for me, what was most important, I loved the weight of responsibility. I loved earning people’s trust. I loved the idea of deserving, being deserving of their trust, and being a steward of what they’ve worked a lifetime to build. I never took that lightly, and I still don’t. Louis Diamond: That’s amazing. Yeah, I mean, the number of people I’ve heard, you talked so fondly about A.G. Edwards and there’s a bunch of other firms that have since been absorbed or emerged that are like the regional firms of old. So not surprised to hear you loved it. A.G. Edwards, obviously, became Wells Fargo Advisors or was acquired or merged with Wells Fargo. So I know you’re at Wells and A.G. Edwards until 2022. So give us a quick version. How’d you build your practice from the pharma world into being in FA? Patrick Larkin: Yeah, so as I started with A.G. Edwards, I came in at really just the perfect time. It was towards the end of the financial crisis. And I built the business the old-fashioned way with a lot of cold calling and eventually did some dinner seminars, which I can tell you is a very expensive way to learn how to speak in front of a room. But I made some progress, and I was also in a great office, small enough that some of the advisors there would hand off some of the smaller accounts that they weren’t interested in working with, and got an opportunity to get a lot of reps in working with real life clients and individuals. I knew early on I didn’t have enough talent to win on talent alone, so I made up for it and compensated for that with really hard work. The real turning point came for me when A.G. Edwards was first acquired by Wachovia Securities, and that was about five years into my career. And at that point, my branch manager, who was eyeing retirement, asked me to step in as her partner, and that changed everything. We eventually moved over to a Wachovia Securities office, another really great local office in Loudoun County, Virginia. And from that office, I worked on and became a CIMA, a CFP, worked with the clients, built a business through referrals. And I found at that point in my career when I would go to a meeting with Wachovia, eventually Wells Fargo, as a young 30-year-old, I would look around the room often and realize that I was the youngest person in the room. The funny thing was 10 years later, I would go into that same room and I’d look around and I still was the youngest guy in that room. And those demographics in our industry, and when I came into our industry, ultimately led that office that I worked in with Wells Fargo Advisors, I eventually was the recipient and party to five different succession plans- Louis Diamond: Wow. Patrick Larkin: … at Wells Fargo Advisors. I hoped that I had built a reputation as somebody that these other advisors would entrust with their clients. And over that time period, really, I would say professionally, one of my accomplishments I’m most proud of is all five of those retired advisors that I used to work with, who had an opportunity to see me work with clients, all became clients of mine, I still continue to work with. And it’s professionally just one of the greatest honors that I’ve ever had. Louis Diamond: I mean, that’s a large number of advisors you helped sunset, but I would agree it’s the ultimate p

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