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Interview recorded - 16th of September, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Mel Matterson. Mel is writer and financial services veteran, with 20 years in the realm of high finance. During our conversation we spoke about his outlook, how he is bullish, large deficits, central bank independence, yield curve control, peak ponzi scheme, market outlook, when to sell and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:32 - Outlook on markets5:05 - Bond rally?11:26 - Large deficits17:02 - Central Bank independence22:07 - Yield control QE?26:12 - Peak ponzi scheme29:52 - Market outlook32:52 - Economic shift39:24 - When to sell?41:52 - One message to takeaway?For over twenty years, Mel has held key posts with both established asset managers such as Russell Investments and fast-growth startup firms like United Capital (acquired 2019 by Goldman Sachs). Since 2019, Mel has focused almost exclusively on private equity and the employee stock option financing space. He also founded the personal finance and wellness app, MoneyComb, in 2014. Seed funded by Duke University and incubated under leading behavioral economist Dan Ariely, MoneyComb quickly gained a reputation for innovative thinking about money and happiness: MoneyComb in WSJ.Having served as the CEO of three different FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealers, Mel has established himself as an expert in the operation of financial firms with an emphasis on broker-dealer formation, private placements, compliance, and scaling of digital operations.Mel holds an MBA with concentrations in investment and corporate finance from Duke University. He received his BA from Loyola University Chicago where he majored in philosophy, minored in English, and helped establish the school's nascent men's rugby program. Mel is also a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and holds the CFP® designation.Mel Mattison:Website - https://www.melmattison.com/X - https://twitter.com/MelMattison1Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK6WTGJV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZBJCM70F8RTF8WCETGYTWTFinance:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail picture from - https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/seven-reasons-this-bull-market-is-alive-and-well/

In this episode of PRess Play: The StreetCred Podcast, hosts Elena Krasnow and Jimmy Moock sit down with Jacqueline Martinez, managing partner at Alaris Acquisitions. Jacqueline shares her journey into M&A, her experience working at United Capital during its landmark sale to Goldman Sachs and her perspective on the human side of dealmaking. She also … Read More Read More

Send us a textOn the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Cary Carbonaro, financial advisor, speaker, author and female advocate about changing the way we think about women and wealth.In this episode we discussed:Women can do money. How women can feel comfortable with money.Why are there so few women in financial services (only 24% of CFP's are women).Women should look for someone who's going to guide and teach.  It doesn't matter what you make, it's how much you keep.Money is amorphous, it's what you do with you do with your money that counts. Connect with Cary Carbonaro:Website (here)LinkedIn (here)Facebook (here)Instagram (here)X (here)Books:The Money Queen's Guide: For Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Banish Fear (Bookshop)Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune (Bookshop)Resources mentioned:The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth about Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller (Bookshop) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (Bookshop)Bloomberg (here)Wall Street Journal (here)Bio: Cary Carbonaro is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner™ professional with over 25 years of experience, and currently serves as Managing Wealth Advisor and Women and Wealth Ambassador for Ashton Thomas. She leads a multimillion-dollar financial planning practice, specializing in empowering women to overcome financial challenges and increase their financial literacy.Cary's extensive career includes leadership roles at ACM Wealth, Goldman Sachs where she was Vice President and Head of Office, and United Capital where she founded and led the Women's Leadership division. At United Capital, she earned titles such as Diamond Office Winner, Managing Director, Partner, Voice of Women, FinLife Coach, and MVP.Cary is the author of the bestselling book The Money Queen's Guide: For Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Banish Fear,  Morgan James, Oct 2015. Cary's second book.  Women and Wealth: A Playbook To Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune,  published by Wiley April 29, 2025.  She serves as a CFP® Board Ambassador, representing the financial industry in the media, and has been honored six times on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list. In 2016, she was awarded the prestigious Investment News Women to Watch recognition. In 2024, Cary was appointed as the sole female member of the Nasdaq Advisor Council. She has also endowed a scholarship at the State University of New York at Cortland for Women in Business, where she was the founding president of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. Cary is the founding president of the Women's Giving Alliance, a giving circle in the South Lake Community Foundation, and a member of the Benefactors Circle at tSupport the showThe Get Ready Money Podcast and its guests do not provide investment advice. All content is for educational purposes. Guest opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Get Ready Money Podcast and Tony Steuer.

In this episode, Jack Sharry talks with Mike Capelle, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Modern Wealth Management. From his decades-long career in wealth management, Mike has experience building advisor-client platforms that drive continuous growth. He was part of the team that co-founded, scaled, and sold United Capital, a $25 billion RIA with 90 locations, to Goldman Sachs for $750 million. Jack and Mike discuss how Modern Wealth Management provides a full-service wealth management platform, including tax planning, estate planning, and insurance. They address the challenges and opportunities of integrating legacy systems and the importance of creating a replicable model for national expansion. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - How Modern Wealth Management reshaped financial planning (06:02) - How to serve clients (10:10) - The challenges and opportunities in acquisitions (16:17) - The future of the wealth management industry (18:56) - Mike's key takeaways (22:00) - Mike's interests outside of work Quotes "We saw the need in the market and the opportunity because we felt there was a shift from going to investment to planning, where there was much more alignment between the advisors and the client." ~ Mike Capelle "It's a great opportunity to really impact people's lives. They don't have all the resources to do everything they want. You have to help them understand what they want their future to look like, what things are important, and what trade-offs make sense to them." ~ Mike Capelle "We certainly recognize the opportunity with the industry, and not only do you have an underserved market of people across the country who are developing wealth, but needing help in how they manage it and how they use it as the engine to get to the outcome they want to." ~ Mike Capelle Links  Mike Capelle on LinkedIn Joe Duran United Capital Modern Wealth Management Salesforce eMoney Advisor Doug Fritz Randy Lambert Connect with our hosts LifeYield Jack Sharry on LinkedIn Jack Sharry on Twitter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

Why are advisors failing at organic growth?In this episode, Adam Holt & Derek Notman recorded live in person with industry titan Joe Duran while attending the Fearless Investing summit hosted by Nitrogen. The talk about organic growth, rollups (not the kind you eat, lol!), how selling has become a dirty word and that advisors are not spending enough time selling. Jump in to hear this interesting podcast and perspective and learn some tips you can apply today.Joe discusses:Organic growth versus consolidationHow we need to get back to sales and training the next generation of advisors how to do itThe low percentage of time advisors are focused on salesPE's role in growthAnd moreResources: Follow RethinkFA on LinkedInConnect With Joe Duran:Follow Joe Duran on LinkedInLearn more about Rise Growth PartnersConnect With Adam Holt:Asset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapYouTube: Asset-Map Connect With Derek Notman:LinkedIn: Derek NotmanCheck out Couplr.AIAbout Our Guest:Joe Duran is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and a prominent figure in the financial industry. He is the founding partner of United Capital, recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing wealth counseling firms. Before establishing United Capital, Duran served as president of GE Private Asset Management. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned MBA degrees from both Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley. Duran frequently provides financial commentary on television networks such as CNBC and CNN, and has been profiled in publications including The New York Times and SmartMoney. He resides in Laguna Beach, California, with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters.In addition to his role at United Capital, Duran built and led Centurion Capital as its president, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen in the financial sector.Duran's journey began in Zimbabwe, where he faced significant challenges during his upbringing. At 18, he left for London with just $200, marking the start of his remarkable career. Throughout his professional life, Duran has emphasized the importance of optimism, integrity, and service. He advocates for viewing the world as a kind place, giving more than one takes, and maintaining a clear vision of one's values and goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview recorded - 9th of September, 2024On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Mel Mattison. Mel is writer and financial services veteran, with 20 years in the realm of high finance. During our conversation we talked about Mel's outlook for the markets, higher inflation for longer, risk of economic collapse, social security, stock melt-up, which assets will perform and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Outlook on the macro and markets?5:10 - Higher inflation for longer?11:55 - Can government thread deficit needle?15:28 - Risk of collapse?21:30 - Social security into stocks?24:20 - Increased volatility in the markets30:51 - Stock melt-up?34:49 - Dollar pain for global countries?40:01 - Assets to perform post crash?43:16 - One message to takeaway from conversation?For over twenty years, Mel has held key posts with both established asset managers such as Russell Investments and fast-growth startup firms like United Capital (acquired 2019 by Goldman Sachs).  Since 2019, Mel has focused almost exclusively on private equity and the employee stock option financing space.  He also founded the personal finance and wellness app, MoneyComb, in 2014.  Seed funded by Duke University and incubated under leading behavioral economist Dan Ariely, MoneyComb quickly gained a reputation for innovative thinking about money and happiness: MoneyComb in WSJ.Having served as the CEO of three different FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealers, Mel has established himself as an expert in the operation of financial firms with an emphasis on broker-dealer formation, private placements, compliance, and scaling of digital operations.Mel holds an MBA with concentrations in investment and corporate finance from Duke University.  He received his BA from Loyola University Chicago where he majored in philosophy, minored in English, and helped establish the school's nascent men's rugby program.  Mel is also a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and holds the CFP® designation.Mel Mattison:Website - https://www.melmattison.com/X - https://twitter.com/MelMattison1Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK6WTGJV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZBJCM70F8RTF8WCETGYTWTFinance:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Graeme Carling. Graeme is a true business success story. From humble upbringings v. Those early experiences ignited a spark in Graeme who would go on to work his way into well-paid managerial positions, but it was never enough. Graeme always wanted to work for himself, and in spite of his initial failed forays into business ownership, he was always destined for entrepreneurialism. With three failed businesses under his belt, Graeme found himself at a pretty low ebb, licking his wounds. It was at this time Graeme happened to catch the end of an Oprah Winfrey show with Rich Dad Poor Dad author, Robert Kiyosaki, which led to him committing to his own financial education. He even roped in his new girlfriend (and eventual wife) Leanne, by gifting her a copy of Kim Kiyosaki's book, Rich Woman. After a while, with their first child together on the way, Graeme and Leanne quit their jobs, on the same day, with modest savings in the bank to survive for the next six months, and set about building their empire together. Graeme and Leanne would spend the next 15 years, working, learning, and traveling together, as they built a business portfolio spanning multiple sectors and international locations, worth millions of pounds. With vision, commitment, and relentless effort, they've taken their place amongst the entrepreneurial success stories, though to them…it was never in doubt. With an unrivalled track record for sourcing acquisitions and creative deal- making, Leanne Carling has grown group business, Carling Property Group into the largest privately-owned landlord in Scotland. She brings vast experience in consolidating fragmented sectors to her role as Mergers & Acquisitions Director of investment company United Capital. Leanne's work ethic, energy for the next opportunity, and unique female voice in the fragmented markets space, make her an absolute expert in deal making, negotiating, and investments. Over the last two decades, Leanne has been a driving force in more than 1,000 real estate portfolio acquisition transactions, with a value of circa £200million. The rapid growth of Carling Property Group is testament to Leanne's talent for sourcing potential acquisitions that no-one else has identified, and buying at the right price to maximise eventual sale value. As Mergers & Acquisitions Director Leanne identifies, manages, and negotiates M&A activity to its completion. Leanne's ability to source opportunities and construct deals that work for both buyer and seller is second to none, and is in large part responsible for delivering United Capital's strategic goals. Leanne has delivered large-scale buy-and-build strategies across multiple sectors and her meticulous approach to deal sourcing and pipeline/ opportunity management has been instrumental to the success of the group.   Learn more and connect with Graeme Carling & Leanne Carling by visiting them on   Website: https://www.thecarlinggroup.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carling-group Personal Website: https://www.graemecarling.co.uk/ LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-carling/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graemecarlingofficial/ X - https://twitter.com/GraemeCarling Personal Website: https://leannecarling.com/ LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-carling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leannecarlingofficial/ X - https://twitter.com/leannecarling   Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* **********************************************************************

An early architect of Joe Duran's United Capital, and a former Goldman Sachs PFM exec, Mike Capelle and his partners secured $200 million to build a national RIA with a vision of bringing all a client's planning needs—tax, insurance, estate planning—under one roof. In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, David Armstrong, editorial director … Read More Read More

In this episode of the Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Graeme and Leanne Carling, Scotland's powerhouse couple. With a saga that begins with overcoming early failures to becoming Scotland's largest privately-owned landlord, the Carlings share the grit and strategy behind their success. Graeme, influenced by financial education icons like Robert Kiyosaki, alongside Leanne, with her acute talent for sourcing acquisitions and deal-making, have expanded their empire beyond real estate into sectors including engineering, AI, and green energy.Leanne, as the Mergers and Acquisitions Director at United Capital, elaborates on her criteria for selecting lucrative deals, emphasizing cash flow, capital, and equity. Meanwhile, Graeme reflects on the Carlings' humble beginnings during the financial crash, purchasing single-family homes and gradually diversifying their investments based on market opportunities and future trends.Now operating globally, with recent expansions into the U.S. market and investments in AI and security, the Carlings are excited about the future. They share insights into their latest ventures, such as Elevate Holdings in Florida, focusing on civil and structural engineering, and their interest in government contracts and health tech. This episode not only highlights the Carlings' remarkable path to entrepreneurship but also showcases their continuous quest for growth, innovation, and the impact of partnership in business success.

Join the hosts, Addisen and Mael, for an intriguing interview with Mel Mattison a Finance Leader, Author & Entrepreneur Discover Mel's journey as a titan in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. With a career spanning over two decades, Mel has traversed the landscape of finance, from pivotal roles at prestigious firms like Russell Investments to one of the first employees at the startup United Capital, which ultimately saw a monumental acquisition by Goldman Sachs for a staggering $750 million. As an accomplished author and CEO, Mel brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. Get ready to glean invaluable wisdom from his experiences in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the story of Mel Mattison's path to success. You don't want to miss this invaluable wisdom from his experiences in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the story of Mel Mattison's path to success all The Before Success Podcast. -------------------------- Do you want to record and edit your podcast like a pro? Start using Podcastle and get 20% off with this link. (side note: we have been using it since the start and we both highly recommend it!): https://podcastle.com Do you want excellent quality old money-style clothes? Look no further because Valerio Verdi is the place to purchase so click on the link and use code BSUCCESS10 for 10% OFF! : ⁠https://valerioverdi.co⁠ -------------------------- ⁠Mel's LinkedinMel's BookMel's Website --------------------------  For sponsorship or guest featuring, contact: ⁠beforesuccess.contact@gmail.com⁠The Before Success Podcast on ⁠Linkedin.⁠ ------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Addisen K. / Mael T. Guest(s): Mel Mattison Intro Music: Damarcus VanBuren End Music: SPARKZ Swoosh Sound: StudioKolomna -------------------------- Copyright © 2023 The Breakthrough Podcast. All rights reserved

How can you align your values with wealth management, lead authentically in business and navigate life's challenges with resilience? Joe Duran, a known figure in the field of wealth management, is highly regarded for his approach that goes beyond traditional financial strategies. As the founder and former CEO of United Capital, he consistently emphasizes the significance of aligning one's values with wealth management, recognizing that true prosperity extends beyond measures. His philosophy surpasses wealth management by integrating values, authenticity and resilience into an approach. Through this approach, Joe not only revolutionizes people's perception of wealth, but also empowers them to lead more fulfilling lives rooted in their genuine aspirations and values. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Joe joins Darius to share his journey from Zimbabwe to becoming an entrepreneur. He highlights the importance of kindness and belief in the universe, discusses his experience building and selling United Capital, leaving Goldman Sachs for impact as well as providing insights on wealth management and personal growth. Additionally, Joe delves into topics such as aligning choices with values, bridging the gap between personal and professional identities, and the significance of leadership. Topics include: The power of choosing to believe in a kind universe Joe emphasizes creating conditions where individuals can shine Joe talks about the lessons he learned from being on the rugby field Money as fuel, not the end goal Joe looks back selling United Capital to Gold Sachs in 2019 Embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning Closing the gap between ideal and real self Breaking down the separation between personal and professional identities Joe introduces the concept of working at the top of your license And other topics… Connect with Joe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-duran-711167 Twitter: https://twitter.com/duranmoney/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the leader of Dynasty Financial Partners' Investment Banking division, Harris brings over 15 years of financial services experience to the table. His career journey is marked by significant achievements, including a successful stint at UBS Investment Bank, where he played a pivotal role as an Executive Director in the Financial Institutions Group. During his time at UBS, he was instrumental in originating, leading, and executing strategic M&A and capital market transactions exceeding $10 billion, specifically focusing on the asset and wealth management industry. I'm excited to share Harris' expertise with you, while discussing the evolving landscape of RIA M&A, as well as discussing equity, industry skepticisms, and what the future looks to have in store for the space. THE SHIFT TO INORGANIC GROWTH STRATEGIESThere is an important mindset shift necessary for advisors moving from organic to inorganic growth strategies. This shift often happens internally, for example, when an advisor excels and seeks equity in the firm, leading CEOs to seek valuation guidance. Other times, it's about friendly deals between neighboring RIAs or advisors seeking to join a former colleague's firm. Organic growth, characterized by internally driven expansion such as acquiring new clients or increasing assets under management, is a familiar terrain for most advisors. The shift to inorganic growth, however, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), requires a different strategic approach and mindset. Inorganic growth often involves complex negotiations, valuations, and integration processes that aren't typically encountered in organic expansion. THE VALUE OF EQUITY IN M&A TRANSACTIONSHarris also touched on the critical role of equity in M&A transactions. In a high interest rate market, cash is king, but equity can be an even more valuable currency. This is especially true when smaller firms merge with larger ones, allowing for a 'second transaction' opportunity as the larger entity grows and scales. The successful realization of value from equity stakes in M&A transactions relies not only on the timing and execution of the initial deal, but determining whether these equity stakes can be monetized profitable also relies on: The ongoing performance and strategic direction of the merged entity The overall health of the industry Market conditions The strategic decisions made post-merger INDUSTRY SKEPTICISMWhile optimistic about the future, Harris also acknowledged the skepticism surrounding the industry, citing examples like Focus Financial and United Capital. The success or failure of equity models in the RIA space will largely depend on how these transactions are structured and the strategic decisions of the firms involved. He suggests that a careful approach, focusing on long-term value rather than short-term gains, will be crucial for the success of these equity plays. Harris' insights into the RIA market highlight the importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry. His emphasis on the psychological aspects of deal-making, the strategic use of equity, and the need for disciplined underwriting underscores the complexity of modern investment banking in the RIA space. As the industry moves forward into 2024 and beyond, the lessons shared by Harris will undoubtedly play a critical role in shaping the future of RIA mergers and acquisitions. • • • For my full discussion with Harris, and more on this topic and topics not featured on this blog post:Listen to the Full DealQuest Podcast Episode Here• • • FOR MORE ON HARRIS BALTCH:https://dynastyinvestmentbank.com/team/harris-b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisbaltch/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!

This week, Nick speaks to Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling Group.Graeme is a notable entrepreneur, with a reputation for successfully negotiating deals in his own inimitable style: bold, direct, and uncompromising. He has decades of experience in bringing together fragmented markets and successfully negotiating high-value deals.  In 2019 Graeme, as CEO of investment company United Capital, began acquiring multiple businesses in the UK building services sector, growing group turnover to £40 million. With Graeme leading his expert team, United Capital continues to make significant acquisitions, with a potential acquisition pipeline value of over £1 billion.Nick and Graeme discuss Graeme's business journey, The Carling Group's portfolio at present and some of the sectors that interest Graeme.Graeme's book choices were - Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki and three books by Steven Pressfield - Do The Work, Turning Pro and War of Art.This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Who's better equipped to serve clients; independent financial advisors or large established companies?With the recent sale of United Capital there's been a lot of talk about what Goldman Sachs is focusing on. Turns out quite a bit including serving independent financial advisors. Join us as we chat with Goldman Sachs Managing Director and US Navy Captain Richard Lofgren to learn what they are doing to support advisors and what advisors should be thinking about to stay relevant and continue to grow.In this episode Richard, Adam and Derek chat about:Planning is critical for the marketAutomating to get speed to marketTech ignorance is a career warning lightTech still has no empathyGoldman Sachs as a Service (GSaaS)The similarities between military planning and financial planningThe enemy always gets a voteAnd more!Resources:Connect with Richard Lofgren on LinkedInFollow RethinkFA on LinkedInListen to RethinkFA on YouTube PodcastsFind us on Digital Wealth NewsApply to be a guest on the RethinkFA Think TankConnect With Adam Holt:Schedule an Asset-Map DemoAsset-Map LinkedIn: Adam HoltLinkedIn: Asset-MapFacebook: Asset-MapTwitter: Asset_MapConnect With Derek Notman:Schedule a Call with DerekSchedule a Couplr DemoCouplrLinkedIn: Derek NotmanLinkedIn: CouplrTwitter: Derek Notman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to scaling and selling your business, few individuals are as qualified to provide insight as Matt Brinker, whose leadership helped grow United Capital from $300 million in assets to $25 billion before its 2019 sale to Goldman Sachs. Now a managing partner at Merchant Investment Management, Matt joins the Business of Advice with Cody Foster to discuss his biggest keys to business growth and transition.

Earlier this week, Matt and his team flew to Huntington Beach, California to attend Future Proof 2023. Thousands of investment professionals are in attendance. They have spent three days there so far. And they've sat down with more than 10 speakers to get their views on everything from the Federal Reserve to stocks in general to the art of entrepreneurship. And on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt kicks off his "Future Proof" series by interviewing one of the biggest names in the financial industry – Joe Duran. Joe made headlines in 2019 when he sold United Capital to Goldman Sachs for $750 million in cash. And now, he's working on a new venture. Joe shares the details on the podcast as well as his thoughts on one of the hottest topics in the market right now – artificial intelligence. Don't miss your chance to hear the insights of one of the most well-respected people in finance. ➡️ Watch Here

Bruce is joined by Ron Carson, founder and CEO of Carson Group, and John Furey, managing partner of Advisor Growth Strategies, to talk about Goldman's sale of United Capital and how financial advisors can move beyond a mindset of fear and scarcity. This episode is sponsored by Schwab Asset Management.

/// The Scalpel is proud to partner with Brickhouse Nutrition. Dr. Rose uses and highly recommends Field of Greens. Your purchase through this link supports The Scalpel Podcast. /// https://scalpeledge.com/brickhouse -------------------------------------------------   On this episode, Dr. Keith Rose welcomes Doug De Groote of De Groote Financial Group, degrootefinancial.com.   They discuss the current state of the US economy according to the text, what are some potential risks in the financial market that people may be ignoring or unaware of, and - perhaps most importantly - what is it going to take to reverse the trajectory of the US and personal economies.   Doug De Groote is Founder and Managing Director of De Groote Financial Group, one of the nation's top wealth advisory firms. Through a comprehensive financial planning approach, Doug and his team focuses on helping clients to capitalize on their strengths, develop greater goals and aspirations and manage their wealth through all that life may throw at them.   Doug is a Certified Financial Planner™ CFP® with an MBA in Financial Planning and is a Certified Tax Coach (CTC). Doug is also an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Before establishing De Groote Financial Group, he founded United Wealth Management which became a division of United Capital. Prior to that, Doug was a partner at Crowell, Weedon & Co. and hunted professionally for Garry Kelly Safaris in South Africa. Doug is a proud Board Member of Turning Point USA.   ----------------------------------------------- Connect with The Scalpel: Website: https://scalpeledge.com Email: KFR@scalpeledge.com TruthSocial: @scalpeledge Rumble: @TheScalpel Twitter: @TheScalpelEdge Instagram: @TheScalpelPodcast

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including FCA fees coming down (yay), Scottish Widows loses 180 funds (eek), DB scheme admins asking for money back (double eek), Zoom asking employees to return to the office (!), TRAP hitting 65k downloads, employing pros and leaving them to it, Buffett's birthdayMeat and Potatoes: Succinct Seminar SuccessQuestions posted by our beloved TRAPists @jeu1985 @Financial118Culture CornerLinks referred to in the show:NL: Scottish Widows to cut 180 (!) Life and Pension funds: https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/scottish-widows-cuts-180-pension-funds/a2422951?re=111659&ea=1700645&utm_source=BulkEmail_NMA_Weekly&utm_medium=BulkEmail_NMA_Weekly&utm_campaign=BulkEmail_NMA_WeeklyNL: Capita and others asking ex-scheme members for some of their transfer values back! https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/revealed-capita-demands-1m-db-transfer-money-back-from-members/a2423312?re=111846&refea=1700645CW: Sports Stars start VC Fund England captain Stokes seeks edge with launch of venture fund | Business News | Sky NewsNL: Kitces EP347 on selling to United Capital and then being sold on to Goldman Sachs: https://pca.st/8ctia7xr and EP300 from September 2022 where Joe Duran talks about selling to Goldman: https://pca.st/usp9yjfj which we in turn discussed in EP3 of TRAP: https://pca.st/fmln11ozNL: Debbie Condon's Intuitive Support Provider LOA Guide: https://www.intuitivesupportservices.com/quick-linksNL: Phil Bray's written two useful Webinar long forms: https://yardstick-agency.co.uk/4311-1KU3Y-2453515AC6C084426ERRKC81113A4A96C728FD/cr.aspx) https://theyardstickagency.co.uk/blog/10-costly-webinar-mistakes-you-need-to-avoidCW: 10x is Easier than 2x https://www.amazon.co.uk/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/140196995X=========================== ===Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you'd like the Trap Pack to answer. The best way to do this is to ask them here. Help us to help you! The more followers we have, the more we can do stuff going forward. So please: Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel Leave a 6/5 star review on iTunes Share TRAP with your peers and colleagues 'Enjoy' the Twitter chat at @AdviserPodcast.

Bruce is joined by Ron Carson, founder and CEO of Carson Group, and John Furey, managing partner of Advisor Growth Strategies, to talk about Goldman's sale of United Capital and how financial advisors can move beyond a mindset of fear and scarcity.

Cary Carbonaro is the Senior Vice President and Director of Women and Wealth Services for Advisor Capital Management, an independent RIA with offices around the country that oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management for 1,700 households. Cary distinctively transitioned from selling her practice to United Capital to establishing a leadership role, only to later grapple with the sale of United Capital to Goldman Sachs. This shift presented complexities as she encountered a culture not attuned to her media-centric approach to advisor marketing. Listen in as Cary recounts her decision to launch her own advisory practice during tech crashes and dwindling marketing budgets, as well as her subsequent choice to sell to United Capital. She also discusses the transformative sale of United Capital to Goldman Sachs and its impact on her marketing strategies, her efforts to buy back her practice, and her move to a smaller firm amidst personal challenges. You'll hear about Cary's early career confidence struggles and how her evolving definition of success now goes beyond practice growth. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/347

Kara Murphy, formerly of United Capital and then Goldman Sachs, recently became the first chief investment officer of Kestra Holdings, which has about $33 billion in assets under management. She joined the podcast to share her plans for the new division she will lead, Kestra Investment Management, which will work the firm's 2,400 advisers on investment selection and advice. Blair DuQuesnay of Ritholtz Wealth Management joined Jeff Benjamin and co-host for this episode Nicole Casperson to discuss takeaways from Britney Spears' public plea to end her 13-year conservatorship.

Episode Notes Bruce and Jeff chat with Candice Carlton, head of advisor growth marketing at FiComm Partners, about Merrill Lynch's new tool allowing advisors to share custom videos and why Candace sees it as a wake-up call for advisors. She goes through the do's and don'ts of using video to market yourself as an advisor, and explains why this is a tool everyone will have to master. Candice Carlton is the head of advisor growth marketing at FiComm Partners. Prior to FiComm, she worked for and with some of the fastest growing and most innovative firms in the US, including Mercer Advisors, United Capital acquired by Goldman Sachs and XY Planning Network. As one of the industry's largest and most experienced asset managers, we offer a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating our business through clients' eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them.

"You should take it personally if you don't get quoted in an article when you spent time engaging on a certain topic. You should want to improve and figure out why it is that you didn't get in the piece. And any good PR team is gonna help you get to the bottom of that and get better the next time out." - Jason Lahita-Through his own experiences and real-life anecdotes, Jason Lahita uncovers the intricacies of the PR landscape, from mastering the art of storytelling to cultivating transparent and fruitful relationships with the media. Discover the ever-changing media landscape and gain invaluable insights and strategies for navigating the PR game with finesse.Tune in and unlock the secrets to leveraging media opportunities for ultimate success.-Jason's varied skillset includes — but is not limited to — the ability to sell fine wine, fixing US Navy warplanes as an avionics technician, sports and nautical themed metaphors, and a refined understanding of high-quality PR practices acquired over years of experience playing the game.After working in PR at United Capital Financial Advisors and receiving his MBA from UC Irvine, he started his first PR shop, FiComm Partners, in 2012. For six years, Jason built the company alongside an awesome business partner who had joined in 2014. At the close of those years, the two found that they wanted different things for their small orange business, so Jason departed for his next chapter – starting an actual orange business. Just kidding, although if it had been an orange business, things might have gone differently. Oranges are oranges, after all.Leaving FiComm in good hands, Jason returned to his roots of working within RIAs in 2018 when he joined Integrated Partners, a fantastic financial firm that reminded him a lot of United Capital. For two years, he ran PR inside this great organization, until one day, it was time for Jason to set forth and start anew in 2020.And so, StreetCred PR was born, with Integrated Partners as the company's first client. Soon new clients joined, and then more clients, and a growing team of fantastic people driving the work.-Follow us on socials and thank you for your continued support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The industry has big news and we have even bigger opinions. Grab a drink and join us as we rank what's underrated and overrated in wealth management. · Eric Clarke Retires· Three Joe Duran acolytes start “not United Capital 2.0” without him· Envestnet will roll out RIA custody by 2024, predicting 15-basis-point margins· InvestCloud CEO John Wise and management team ousted· Riskalyze rebrands as Nitrogen What's in a name Blog: https://potomacfund.com/whats-in-a-name/ We hope you enjoy and follow us on this journey! If you have any ideas, comments or suggestions please fire them our way. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update.Listen on AcastSubscribe in Apple Podcasts Learn more about Potomac Fund Management: https://potomacfund.com/ Read our blog: https://blog.potomacfund.com/ Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2l3OvaL PFM-216-20230524 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Matt Brinker, Managing Partner of Merchant Investment Management, share how he built United Capital, a platform to help advisers scale their businesses, into a $25bn behemoth before its acquisition by Goldman Sachs. Matt reveals why he then changed focus from uniformity and scale to celebrating diversity in business structures and individuals with Merchant. Brinker delves into his observations of the success factors of firms that have been able to scale, how digital tools can bridge the client experience gap, the growth of alternative investments in the US, and exciting developments in global markets. He also provides insightful commentary on investment strategy, capital duration, and the importance of building long-lasting, sustainable businesses.

Bruce and Jeff chat with Candice Carlton, head of advisor growth marketing at FiComm Partners, about Merrill Lynch's new tool allowing advisors to share custom videos and why Candace sees it as a wake-up call for advisors. She goes through the do's and don'ts of using video to market yourself as an advisor, and explains why this is a tool everyone will have to master. Candice Carlton is the head of advisor growth marketing at FiComm Partners. Prior to FiComm, she worked for and with some of the fastest growing and most innovative firms in the US, including Mercer Advisors, United Capital acquired by Goldman Sachs and XY Planning Network.

As the former Head of Acquisitions, Matt Brinker, closed 90 transactions in his 13 years with United Capital. After setting his sights on a new path, Matt is now the managing partner at Merchant Investment Management. In this episode, Matt shares his love for the independent advisor space, how he believes your capital partner influences your destination and what drives his passion. He also speaks about the key ingredients to digital marketing and how his own money story has shaped his perspectives.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbrinker/https://twitter.com/mkbrinker?lang=enhttps://www.merchantim.com/ Subscribe to never miss an episode and connect with us on: Website | https://bit.ly/FiCommPartnersInstagram | https://bit.ly/FiCommInstagramLinkedIn |  https://bit.ly/FiCommLinkedInTwitter | https://bit.ly/FiCommTwitter

As majority shareholder and CEO, Graeme leads United Capital and brings significant expertise in acquisitions and delivering growth. Graeme specialises in consolidating fragmented markets and maximising value from corporate assets.Graeme acquired McGill from KPMG after it entered administration in 2019. Since then Graeme and his senior McGill Scotland team have re-built the business, won several significant public sector contracts, and expect turnover to continue increasing year on year.Graeme has successfully secured financial investment from UK and overseas family offices, HNW individuals, and significant bank debt funding. With an ability to identify investment opportunities, he has become one of Scotland's notable entrepreneurs and built a strong reputation for growing value in companies.Amongst Graeme's other business interests are one of Scotland's largest private residential landlord, Carling Property Group and various other investment companies. Over the last 13 years, Graeme and his wife Leanne have been involved in over 1,000 property transactions, either buying or facilitating with a value of circa £200million.https://www.united-capital.co.uk

Podcast: Financial Advisor Success (LS 56 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand With Joe DuranPub date: 2022-09-27Joe Duran is a Partner and Head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, a national wealth management firm within Goldman Sachs that oversees more than $100 billion in assets under advisement for tens of thousands of client households. In this episode, Joe shares how he witnessed firsthand how the financial services industry is evolving as more banks and brokerage firms are implementing advisory services, how the shift of national firms into the advisory business is leading them to reach the next generation of clients, and why he feels that independent advisors are underestimating the power of a brand.  Listen in as Joe shares why he made the big decision for United Capital to be acquired by Goldman Sachs, as well as why he feels that financial advisors are doing a disservice to themselves if they are not utilizing Fintech to develop more efficient processes. You will learn what he believes is the real threat to advisory firms, the importance of finding a way to differentiate yourself through more specialized service offerings, and why he thinks we do not need to fear robo-advisors.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/300 The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Michael Kitces, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Financial Advisor Success (LS 54 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand With Joe DuranPub date: 2022-09-27Joe Duran is a Partner and Head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, a national wealth management firm within Goldman Sachs that oversees more than $100 billion in assets under advisement for tens of thousands of client households. In this episode, Joe shares how he witnessed firsthand how the financial services industry is evolving as more banks and brokerage firms are implementing advisory services, how the shift of national firms into the advisory business is leading them to reach the next generation of clients, and why he feels that independent advisors are underestimating the power of a brand.  Listen in as Joe shares why he made the big decision for United Capital to be acquired by Goldman Sachs, as well as why he feels that financial advisors are doing a disservice to themselves if they are not utilizing Fintech to develop more efficient processes. You will learn what he believes is the real threat to advisory firms, the importance of finding a way to differentiate yourself through more specialized service offerings, and why he thinks we do not need to fear robo-advisors.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/300 The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Michael Kitces, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Joe Duran is a Partner and Head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, a national wealth management firm within Goldman Sachs that oversees more than $100 billion in assets under advisement for tens of thousands of client households. In this episode, Joe shares how he witnessed firsthand how the financial services industry is evolving as more banks and brokerage firms are implementing advisory services, how the shift of national firms into the advisory business is leading them to reach the next generation of clients, and why he feels that independent advisors are underestimating the power of a brand.  Listen in as Joe shares why he made the big decision for United Capital to be acquired by Goldman Sachs, as well as why he feels that financial advisors are doing a disservice to themselves if they are not utilizing Fintech to develop more efficient processes. You will learn what he believes is the real threat to advisory firms, the importance of finding a way to differentiate yourself through more specialized service offerings, and why he thinks we do not need to fear robo-advisors.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/300 

Stephanie Bogan, the founder of Limitless Advisor, is no stranger to success. She sold her first consulting firm to a fortune 200 company and built the client experience at United Capital. But she always felt like something was missing.  In this episode, she shares her own journey in finding freedom, becoming her most authentic self and the power of mindset. We catch a glimpse at not only how to create a business that is successful but more importantly a life that is empowering.  https://twitter.com/steph_boganhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sbogan/https://limitlessfa.life/ Subscribe to never miss an episode and connect with us on:Website | https://bit.ly/FiCommPartnersInstagram | https://bit.ly/FiCommInstagramLinkedIn |  https://bit.ly/FiCommLinkedInTwitter | https://bit.ly/FiCommTwitter

Mark is joined by his first overseas guest, Mark Ciucci. Mark Ciucci has had an illustrious career in the US as Vice President of training and onboarding at Goldman Sachs. He was also a founder and Senior Vice President of Planning & Guidance at United Capital .Mark joins the podcast to discuss his experience in creating the values based card game at United Capital, howe he trained it, and the questions he learned were the best way to facilitate the right conversation. Mark covers:His journey of experience design & implementation of values based advice at United Capital. The 3 rules who used to set the tone for the values cards conversationWhat follow up question to use when a client is dodging the "why is it important to you" question. How practice managers can overcome the objection "my client won't want to do that".To learn more about how Lumiant can help you embed values based advice into your business click hereMore of a visual person? You can watch the episode on our youtube channel here.

- Zunächst geht es um die "Luhze", die unabhängige Hochschulzeitung Leipzig, die in ihrer letzten Ausgabe von 2021 über die Geschäftspraktiken eines Immobilienunternehmens namens "United Capital" berichtete. Eben jene wollten die Luhze nun vor Gericht bringen und die weitere Verbreitung des Artikels untersagen. Natürlich setzte aber vielmehr der bekannte "Barbara-Streisand-Effekt" ein; - Und danach über noch ein Verfahren, diesmal am Bundesverwaltungsgericht in Leipzig. Mehrere kurdische Verlage sind 2019 von IM Seehofer verboten wurden und wird nun in Leipzig vor Gericht verhandelt.

Im Dezember berichtete die Hochschulzeitung Luhze über ein Mietshaus der ImmobilienfIrma United Capital in Leipzig. Daraufhin wollte United Capital gerichtlich gegen die Luhze vorgehen. Kurzfristig vor dem Prozess zog die Immobilienfirma ihre Klage jedoch wieder zurück. Worum es bei dem Rechtsstreit ging und wieso die Kundgebung der Hochschulzeitung dennoch stattgefunden, ist Thema unserer heutigen Folge. Website: https://radiomephisto.de/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mephisto976 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mephisto976/

This episode welcomes David Robbie and David Kennedy, leaders of The McDougall Group, who recently sold their 40 year old facilities management business to United Capital's group company, McGill. The David's discuss the speed at which the deal was done, and why after the first meeting with the team at McGill, they knew it would work. Theirs is a story of trusting your gut, and going for it.

This week we meet the buyer, as The Selling Sessions welcomes Leanne Carling to the podcast. Leanne is the Mergers and Acquisitions Director at United Capital, and co-owner of one of Scotland's largest residential landlords Carling Property Group. Leanne is a hugely experienced dealmaker, having worked on both the buy and sell side of many transactions over the years. In her role with United Capital, Leanne manages an acquisition deal pipeline with a value of over £1bn, and over the years as co-owner of Carling Property Group has been involved in over 1000 property acquisition deals with a combined value of over £200m. In this episode Leanne offers an insight into what she looks for in a deal, why not every deal works, and the value of walking away. This is an episode packed full of great insight from one of the most active M&A leaders in the country. We hope you enjoy.

Marketing touches every point of your business, or at least it should. The importance of marketing can never be under-played and this episode discusses some of the ways that you can add real value to your business by putting a focus on your company marketing. Thanks to Maria Rygge of AweSM Sales & Marketing who was joined by United Capital's Marketing & Communications Director, Fraser Kirk, BlueLime Marketing's Marketing Manager, Jo Eismont, and regular podcast host and United Capital Legal and Commercial Officer, Paul McGillvery.

Fraser Kirk – Marketing & Communications Director, United CapitalFraser is an experienced and expert communicator who has developed and delivered marketing and PR strategies for businesses across Scotland for over 10 years. From start-up businesses to legacy family firms, Fraser utilizes a unique blend of marketing expertise and business management experience to drive rapid growth.In addition to his position on the board, Fraser leads United Capital's in-house marketing agency, BlueLime Marketing, which delivers a full range of marketing services to all group companies. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraserkirk/Paul McGillvery – Legal & Commercial Officer, United CapitalPaul serves on United Capital's board as Legal and Commercial Officer and Company Secretary. He is also Managing Director of Affinity Business Centres.Paul has a legal career spanning more than 15 years, and in that time has acted as in-house counsel advising businesses and charities involved in high-value projects providing all types of legal advice on key commercial and charitable activities. Paul specializes in M&A and corporate governance and advises on strategic legal, compliance, operational and commercial group issues.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mcgillvery-45b903192/

As majority shareholder and CEO, Graeme leads United Capital and brings significant expertise in acquisitions and delivering growth. Graeme specialises in consolidating fragmented markets and maximising value from corporate assets.Graeme acquired McGill from KPMG after it entered administration in 2019. Since then Graeme and his senior McGill Scotland team have re-built the business, won several significant public sector contracts, and expect turnover to continue increasing year on year.Graeme has successfully secured financial investment from UK and overseas family offices, HNW individuals, and significant bank debt funding. With an ability to identify investment opportunities, he has become one of Scotland's notable entrepreneurs and built a strong reputation for growing value in companies.Amongst Graeme's other business interests are one of Scotland's largest private residential landlord, Carling Property Group and various other investment companies. Over the last 13 years, Graeme and his wife Leanne have been involved in over 1,000 property transactions, either buying or facilitating with a value of circa £200million.https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-carling-68542416/

In this episode, Jack Sharry talks with Heather Kelly, the Senior Vice President of Advisory and Strategic Accounts at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. Heather has been in the industry for over 25 years. However, if she was asked at the beginning of her career what wealth tech means, and what it would mean after decades, she would brush it off and continue doing what the mentors before her told her to do. Heather has been in different roles in different big insurance companies, including United Capital and Allianz. Throughout those years, she offered her expertise and led the conversations about risk management, insurance, retirement planning, and now, fintech innovation and integration. Heather was also the first recipient of The Young Professional Honor for her advocacy in helping women excel in their profession. Heather and Jack discuss the future of distribution, continuous innovation in the industry, and advocating for increased knowledge of technology. “Continuing to innovate, continuing to think what the next iteration is going to be, what's going to make the client experience and the advisor experience even better—that's something we should talk about in the industry often.” ~ Heather Kelly  Main takeaways  The most important part of a retirement plan is achieving financial well-being. It's not about the income, it's about prioritizing the behavioral aspects of it. Advisors have to stay current with technology. Educating yourself about innovative tools, and knowing how to integrate them, keep you from being left behind. There are so many fintech tools available, but firms don't know what to choose and how to adapt to them for the highest ROI. Emerging technologies like AI and Machine Learning can change the course of the financial planning and advice industry. As financial advisors, we must be attentive to changes and be easily adaptable. Continuing to educate yourself is the key to staying on top. Links Heather on LinkedIn About Heather Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America United Capital Modern Wealth: The Roadmap to Improved Investor and Advisor Outcomes Connect with our hosts LifeYield Jack Sharry on LinkedIn Jack Sharry on Twitter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

When he was 20 years old, Joe Duran came to the United States with $200 to his name. He graduated from college, took a minimum wage job at a financial services firm, grew its value from $30 million to several billion, and sold his first business at the age of 34. He then found himself feeling profoundly lost. In the years that followed, he interviewed entrepreneurs who had sold their businesses and discovered that many people lose their sense of purpose and identity after exiting their business. He's now a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, and in both his practice and his forthcoming book, The Thin Line, he explores why the difference between misery and happiness - or success and failure - is whether life happens to you or for you. Today, Joe joins the podcast to share stories from his own life, as well as his experience in financial services, about why it's so important to live life in alignment with your priorities. If you're trying to shape a financial plan - and a retirement - that gives you satisfaction, as opposed to merely helping you survive, this episode is a must-listen. In this podcast interview, you'll learn: How Joe's eye-opening education and youth in the country now known as Zimbabwe ultimately led him into the world of American finance. Why you don't need to know everything in order to succeed in business or in life - and why investing in experts saves you time, money, and energy. Why so many financial plans fail to reflect reality or a family's shared values and how to fix this. How Joe's work helps provide the kind of treatment typically given to ultra-high net worth individuals to everyone. Why Joe sold his current company, United Capital, to Goldman Sachs - and how he now helps people make great financial decisions without sacrificing his personal life, his marriage, or his relationships with his children.  Get Today's Show Notes To get a full recap of today's conversation, including the biggest takeaways, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit GuidedRetirementShow.com/27 Learn More about Retirement Planning Find out more about retirement planning and Barber Financial Group, by visiting BarberFinancialGroup.com

In the sixth episode of The COO Roundtable, Matt was excited to welcome the first CEO to the Roundtable discussion! Jeff Concepcion, Nancy Andrefsky, and Lou Camacho from Stratos Wealth Partners joined Matt for an easy going, yet extremely insightful interview. Stratos Wealth Partners has 287 advisors in 87 offices across 24 states and serves more than 13,000 clients with over $13 billion in assets under management. Jeff is Founder and CEO of the firm while Nancy, who has worked with Jeff since the firm’s inception, holds the COO and CFO titles and Lou heads Stratos Wealth Alliance as its President. In this episode, Matt, discussed with Jeff, Nancy, and Lou how they each play a vital role in sustaining such a large, acquisition-focused enterprise and much more, including: The Stratos Wealth Partners model and how they differentiate themselves in the marketplace Nancy and Lou’s respective backgrounds and how those experiences influence their current roles at the firm How Nancy balances the plethora of responsibilities that come with being COO and CFO Jeff’s take on the importance of professional management in the RIA space Nancy’s thoughts on the age-old profit vs. growth debate How Lou leverages Stratos’ technology platform in the sales process with advisors Jeff’s opinion on the recent large liquidity events of RIA aggregators (Focus Financial Partners, Hightower Advisors, and the recent sale of United Capital to Goldman Sachs) We hope you enjoy, share, and subscribe! To subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, click here or to subscribe on Google Play, click here. We are increasing the frequency of our own RIA practice management articles – to sign up to be notified of new content, click here.

In the sixth episode of The COO Roundtable, Matt was excited to welcome the first CEO to the Roundtable discussion! Jeff Concepcion, Nancy Andrefsky, and Lou Camacho from Stratos Wealth Partners joined Matt for an easy going, yet extremely insightful interview. Stratos Wealth Partners has 287 advisors in 87 offices across 24 states and serves more than 13,000 clients with over $13 billion in assets under management. Jeff is Founder and CEO of the firm while Nancy, who has worked with Jeff since the firm’s inception, holds the COO and CFO titles and Lou heads Stratos Wealth Alliance as its President. In this episode, Matt, discussed with Jeff, Nancy, and Lou how they each play a vital role in sustaining such a large, acquisition-focused enterprise and much more, including: The Stratos Wealth Partners model and how they differentiate themselves in the marketplace Nancy and Lou’s respective backgrounds and how those experiences influence their current roles at the firm How Nancy balances the plethora of responsibilities that come with being COO and CFO Jeff’s take on the importance of professional management in the RIA space Nancy’s thoughts on the age-old profit vs. growth debate How Lou leverages Stratos’ technology platform in the sales process with advisors Jeff’s opinion on the recent large liquidity events of RIA aggregators (Focus Financial Partners, Hightower Advisors, and the recent sale of United Capital to Goldman Sachs) We hope you enjoy, share, and subscribe! To subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, click here or to subscribe on Google Play, click here. We are increasing the frequency of our own RIA practice management articles – to sign up to be notified of new content, click here.

Welcome to United Capital Unfiltered with Duran and Kitces. We'll explore innovative ideas in financial services that enable advisors to grow their practices and help clients address the challenges impacting their financial lives. On this episode, Joe Duran, Founder and CEO of United Capital, and Michael Kitces, financial planner and industry thought-leader, answer the question: "Are you the bottleneck in your business?" They'll discuss the difficulties many advisors face as leaders while their firms evolve from startups to successful enterprises.

Unfiltered: Duran + Kitces | Episode 1: The Innovation & Success Paradox by United Capital

Catherine Plano is here today with Cary Carbonaro aka “The Money Queen”TM she is a Certified Financial Planner with an MBA in finance, and has over 25 years of experience in financial services. In 2014, she was named an Ambassador for the CFP® Board, one of only 50 in the United States. Cary's latest book “The Money Queen's Guide: For Women Who Want Build Wealth and Banish Fear” (Morgan James, October 2015) is an Amazon #1 Best Seller in several countries. She is Vice President of the Long Island chapter of Ellevate (formerly 85 Broads) a women's professional networking organization, and President of the South Lake (Florida) Community Foundation, Women's Giving Circle, which provides community based philanthropic support. Cary has also been a CFP® instructor at Fordham University in New York. Cary is currently a Managing Director with United Capital and divides her time between New York and Florida where she is a yoga instructor in her free time. Cary loves helping people! Especially during difficult parts of their lives, divorce, widowed etc. In this conversation we talk about: What's the best part of her job? Her greatest lesson in life. She also shares the best piece of advice she has ever been given. Cary shares her own personal advice to her younger self. And so much more! Find Out More About Cary @carycarbonaro The Money Queen - Facebook The Money Queen - Instagram The Money Queen Listen to the conversation now... Interviewed by: Catherine Plano Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

33voices interviews Joe John Duran, founding partner of United Capital.