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Episodes

Sept. 28, 2022

Time is Precious Be Intentional About How You Spend it with Rachael B…

In this episode of RIA Collective, Rachael Burns shares the life-changing events that led her to leave a successful team at Ameriprise to start her RIA, True Worth Financial Planning. When we're young, we may not understand how precious our time is. For Rachael, family health issues made her tak…

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Sept. 19, 2022

Lessons from a Breakaway Attorney with Corey Kupfer

In this important episode of RIA Collective, Charlie interviews leading breakaway attorney Corey Kupfer. Corey offers his tips and insight to help you break away from the large firms with less friction and greater success. Charlie and Corey discuss authenticity, negotiations, and the key conside…

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Aug. 23, 2022

Your Success is Dependent on the Team You Build with Brian Carney

My interview with Brian Carney, Co-founder of RiversEdge Advisors, LLC was eye-opening for so many reasons.  Brian has a great podcast called Happy Half Hour with an Entrepreneur where he shares the stories of prominent business owners with his listeners. He also reviews a beer on each episode. …

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Aug. 15, 2022

Can You Be a Captive Advisor and a Fiduciary with Sean Polley

Sean Polley has seen so much throughout his 20+ year career in financial services. Today's episode of RIA Collective focuses on the main drivers for Sean to break away from the banks and start Polley Wealth Management.  Sean and Charlie pose the question, "can you be a captive advisor and a fidu…

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Aug. 15, 2022

Learn from the Experience of Others with Dennis Snoozy

Description: In this episode of RIA Collective, Charlie is joined by Dennis Snoozy, Founder and President of SNP Financial Advisors. Throughout his almost 30-year career in financial services, Dennis Snoozy has a lot of hats....

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July 29, 2022

Experience the Freedom of Independence with Jeff Concepcion

Jeff Concepcion, CEO of Stratos Wealth Partners, and Charlie Van Derven talk about the freedom of independence. The choices you have, from world-class technology to a full variety of products and services, provide autonomy and the ability to be a true fiduciary to your clients. If you're thinkin…

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July 19, 2022

This is Exactly Where I am Supposed to Be with Brian George

Brian George formed Planning Network Partners, LLC in 2022 because he believed that his methodology of developing a tight network of seasoned professionals in different fields of finance could benefit other Financial Advisors...

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July 15, 2022

Your Success is in the Planning with Kelly Olczak

Kelly Olczak, CFP®, Co-Founder, Lynn Leigh and Company, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm Description: Industry veteran Kelly Olczak, CFP®, Co-Founder of LynnLeigh & Co, Inc. walks us through her journey from a technology...

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July 5, 2022

Welcome to RIA Collective

Are you a financial advisor stuck with a firm that no longer serves your needs, fits your ideals, or gives you the flexibility to serve your clients as a true fiduciary? That is a tricky place to be, but rest assured, you’re ...

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