Is Going Independent Worth It for Financial Advisors? Ft. Megan Mills (Ep. 8)

Is Going Independent Worth It for Financial Advisors? Ft. Megan Mills (Ep. 8)

Many advisory firms continue growing while becoming more dependent on the founder. What does it take to build an independent advisory business that can continue serving clients, developing leaders, and growing even when you’re not involved in every decision? In this episode of Independence: Amplified, Trisha Qualy talks with financial advisor Megan Mills about using …

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Building an Independent Advisory Firm Through Brand, Trust, and Partnership Ft. Andy Smith (Ep. 7)

Building an Independent Advisory Firm Through Brand, Trust, and Partnership Ft. Andy Smith (Ep. 7)

How can independent financial advisors grow a recognizable firm without losing the personal client experience that helped them succeed? Andy Smith shares how intentional branding, strong partnerships, proactive communication, and meaningful client events have helped Ever Wealth deepen relationships and support sustainable growth. In this episode, Trisha Qualy speaks with Andy Smith, Founding Partner and …

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Independence: Amplified Relaunching Soon

Independence: Amplified Relaunching Soon

Independence: Amplified is for the independent financial advisor who’s ready to build a firm that actually reflects what they want their life to look like. Each episode goes deep into the human side of running an advisory business – the leadership decisions that compound over time, the mindset shifts required to scale, and the team-building …

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A Modern Approach to Financial Planning

A Modern Approach to Financial Planning

Rita Robbins is in conversation with Zach Scott, a Certified Financial Planner and the President of Castellan Financial Group. This episode explores how financial planning in wealth management can and should look different depending on the advisor and the client. Zach shares the story of how he went from college to CFP and business owner, …

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Embracing Authenticity and Storytelling: Insights from Independence Amplified

Embracing Authenticity and Storytelling: Insights from Independence Amplified

In the latest episode of “Independence Amplified,” host Rita Robbins engages in an enlightening conversation with Susan, the Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at FMG Suites. This thought-provoking discussion delves into the importance of authenticity in marketing, career trajectories in financial services, and how technology shapes the future of advisors.

Are You Using the Five Power Principles for Building Success?

Are You Using the Five Power Principles for Building Success?

Rita Robbins is in conversation with Theresa Gralinski, head of the Advisor Advancement Institute at New York Life Investments. Theresa shares the actionable research findings on the five actionable power principles advisors can implement today to build a growth mindset and a culture of success for their businesses. Download the complimentary toolkit here.  

Smart people know what they know, and what they don’t.

Smart people know what they know, and what they don’t.

Rita Robbins is in conversation with David Biebelberg, Senior Vice President of Freedom Capital Management, discussing the insights, formulas, and mindsets of his success as a financial advisors. David shares his outlook on the “grey-ing” of the industry, his philosophy for creating long lasting relationships with clients, and dispels myths about what the business of …

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