For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Chris Fluehr, Trust Consultant, Raymond James Trust, N.A. We talk about a variety of issues such as should clients name an individual or a corporate trustee. When does it make sense to use one another? We also talk about the freedom independents have in using different corporate trustee. We also spoke about when a financial advisor should consider a different career path. I hope you give it a listen! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode we talk with Jon Anik, Lead Play by Play Commentator for the UFC and Host of the Anik and Florian Podcast. We talked about Jon's start in the business, to advancing to the UFC, and then becoming the lead play by play. We talk the gambit from how Jon found out he was in the lead spot to what a day working with Joe Rogan is like. We also talked about the political landscape of the UFC and what it is like when former President Trump walks into an arena! Hope you enjoy it!! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode we talk with M Scott Brown, Founder of Edgewater Family Wealth. We talk about all things financial advisor such as growing at scale, building a team, and the right way to manage clients. We talk about Scott’s history in the business from a newbie advisor to one of the top advisors in the country. Scott shares his story and how he likes to manage assets. I hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we have Noah Wills of Fortuna Wealth fill in for Evan J Mayer in the host chair. He sits down with Elan Moas, Author & Universal Life Insurance Whistleblower. They went over the industry known problem of insurance policies, mostly universal life policies, being sold years ago with hypotheticals that didn’t hold up when rates went down. Many of the policies are lapsing and/or are scheduled to lapse. Elan goes into the ins and outs of his research and his path to trying to get these problems known. His explanation as to what will happen might seem farfetched, but not to Elan. I hope you enjoy today’s show! (*The thoughts, topics, and conversation is not the opinion of the show, host, or company.) Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Jacob Turner, Co-Founder, Moment Private Wealth. Jacob was once a major league baseball player for 11 seasons. Since then, he has found his new passion as a financial advisor. Jacob talks about what it was like educating himself in finance to finding the next thing that drives him like baseball did. He is growing a thriving practice and recently started his own podcast. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Thomas Kopelman, Co-Founder & Financial Planner at AllStreet Wealth. We go over his new growing practice and how he is finding huge success using his podcast and social media presence to create new business. We also go over how his practice charges today and what they expect that to change to in the future. Tom took his business from zero in 2021 to A thriving practice in just 3 years. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Adam Schwartz, Director of Philanthropy, American Cancer Society. We spoke about his start as a financial advisor and the difference from working at a smaller, regional bank to working inside of a massive bank and the pros and cons of each. We also spoke about Adam’s journey to leaving the business in going into a chartable role working for the American Cancer Society. We spoke about Donor Advised Funds and the benefits of using them for your charitable needs. I hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Tom Henske, CFP, Founder, Total Cents. We went over Sunsetting from the business and what the future holds for Tom going forward. We went over his career in the business and discussed what newer advisors should consider. We also spent time going over the work Tom is doing to educate families on financial planning and also his new work with the college players. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Philip Waxelbaum, Founder and Principal at Masada Consulting, LLC. We go over his history in the business, how the business has changed, and where advisors are going now a days. As an expert witness in arbitration cases, we went over some great stories of Advisors leaving the right and wrong way. We also went over succession and how to look for a qualified buyer. I hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Matt Landon, Interim CEO, Semmax Financial Group. We go over a wide array of topics like what it is like to just get licensed 6 years ago and then hop into the CEO role. We also speak about the experience that you get from having a mentor is so key to financial advisors success. We also spoke about how Matt’s company is considering evolving and how often a business should look at its structure. I hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Corey Walen, Managing Partner at Bridgemark Strategies. We went over a variety of topics from compensation on the firms recruiting to where the trends are going on where advisors land. We also spent time going over the dynamics in teams coming over and what that looks like on what channels they choose. Corey is well known for his content on YouTube, LinkedIn, and his own podcast and we were really excited to sit down with him. I hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA, Practitioner and Educator of Tax-Efficient Retirement Planning & Investment Management. We talk with Andy about in just 3 years, he grew his practice extensively using the flat fee approach. We also discussed his views on how other advisors charge and what he feels is most appropriate. We went over his LinkedIn and how he uses it to “call out” the bad actors in the business. It was a fun conversation and one that I think the audience will enjoy! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Matthew Jarvis, Co-Founder of The Perfect RIA. We go over Matthew’s time in the business, from starting out with his father, to how during the 2008 crises his world changed, and he decided to go all in on “change”. We also discuss Matthew’s podcast and outside ventures helping financial advisors excel. We also spoke about “graduating clients” and how that can be a huge benefit for a practice and lifestyle. I hope you enjoy! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Anthony R. Ruffalo, CFP®, Owner and Founder of Ruffalo Wealth Management. This is a two-part episode in which we dive into questions that Anthony has for other financial advisors and how he feels on these topics. I give my points of view on them, and Anthony delivers with his thoughts. We broke this podcast into two different episodes and add a lot of valuable conversation on some great topics. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we speak with Anthony R. Ruffalo, CFP®, Owner and Founder of Ruffalo Wealth Management. This is a two-part episode in which we dive into questions that Anthony has for other financial advisors and how he feels on these topics. I give my points of view on them, and Anthony delivers with his thoughts. We broke this podcast into two different episodes and add a lot of valuable conversation on some great topics. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with David Wood, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Gateway Financial Partners and Co-Founder at BlueFish Advisor Marketing. We spent a lot of time talking about the new buy in plan the financial advisors have with Gateway and how David feels this approach is different and better than other plans. We also went through what Gateway is doing when advisors are looking to exit and how Gateway is not planning any exit anytime soon. We also spent time going over the aging demographic in our business and what younger advisors are looking for. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Steve Voss, CPA, Vice President, Business Consulting at Raymond James Financial Services. We go over the different business structures advisors use to go independent, what happens when you bring new partners in, what happens with breakups and the effects on the partnership during those trying times. We also go over the new buyouts that are taking place. Steve dives into what are the main points to being successful when starting out and keeping things simple. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Mark Gilbert, Founder & CEO at Zocks. We go over AI in the Financial Advisor space. From using Hearsay to what is next in the world of AI. We also went over the other side of these monitoring software’s and how they work with compliance. Mark has tons of experience in this space and truly dives into what innovations have happened and what’s next. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, I go over doing financial planning with clients present during the input stage and why I think it adds value to them and your relationship with them as a financial advisor. I talk through the process first and then go into how on our first meetings with clients, I like the clients to see a plan in place so they can understand how the software works. I hope you enjoy this episode! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

In this episode, we talk with Michael Tutcher, Senior Managing Partner of Main Street Financial Group. We talk about a variety of topics from how golf is a part of his practice, moving in the same firm from the employee channel to the independent channel, and how getting yourself in with the right people can really help you change your practice around. Hope you enjoy it! Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I’d love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better! You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors