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Oct. 18, 2022

Your Introduction to RIA Collective

Hey, we've started a podcast that helps captive advisors move to independence with less friction and with the resources to make it happen. Join us for this live stream to learn how RIA Collective will benefit RIA leadership and captive advisors looking for an easy transition to independence.

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Oct. 13, 2022

RIA Collective Ep 10: The Many Career Paths in Financial Services with Jeff Barnes

Jeff's career has had a number of unexpected twists and turns. He has worked in an independent space and as a captive advisor. He has built a book of business in wealth management and helped a lot of companies with their benefits packages. If you want to learn from those…

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Oct. 13, 2022

Measure your Network

Sales strategies have changed dramatically over the last decade +. With the right technology in place, you can communicate with 10,000 people as easily as you can impact 10, 100, or 1,000 people. For many advisors, the missing ingredient when they’re influencing a growing audience is the ability to measure…

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Oct. 13, 2022

Sell without Selling.

It’s clear, sales has changed dramatically. Today, it is the reactive result of good proactive marketing and brand messaging. Not too long ago, when you joined a large firm, your training consisted of writing down the 200 people closest to you and speed dialing 200 strangers each day, hoping to…

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Oct. 12, 2022

The Value of a Joint-Event

About a year ago, we started inviting guests to our webinars, and it has just made such a big difference in the attendance, engagement, and responses to those events. Here are a few benefits to joint-webinars and seminars that have impacted the growth at @social-advisor : Joint webinars introduce a…

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Oct. 11, 2022

Advanced Business Planning for Elite Advisors with Coach Joe Lukacs

Coach Joe brings more than 20 years of experience coaching elite advisors to develop processes and production levels they never thought possible. Charlie and Coach Joe provide executable tips that can be implemented immediately covering: 1) WHY planning is essential for your success 2) HOW to develop a plan that…

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Oct. 5, 2022

RIA Collective Ep. 09: Time is Precious Be Intentional About How You Spend it with Rachel Burns

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 take…

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Sept. 20, 2022

Webinar Replay: The Importance of Mindset: ALIGN YOURSELF TO SUCCESS! with Beth McGill, CPFA®

In today's conversation between Charlie and Beth McGill, Beth shares her 3 tips best to help you align to success: 1. ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR WHY 2. ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR IDEAL CLIENT 3. ALIGNMENT WITH PROSPERITY Join us for an enlightening conversation on business, mindset, and fulfillment! Beth's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bethmcgillccf/

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Sept. 20, 2022

RIA Collective Ep. 04: Experience the Freedom of Independence with Jeff Concepción

Jeff Concepción, 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 thinking about a…

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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 considerations as financial advisors stuck in…

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Sept. 12, 2022

Your Digital Voice: The Importance of Personalized Content Marketing

The regulators will hate us for this, but QUIT SHARING THE CANNED BS CONTENT! There, I said it. Mindy and Charlie and going to provide tips for creating and leveraging highly personalized content that speaks to the network you're building and creates inbound opportunities for growth. Are you lazy? Canned…

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Sept. 1, 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. Want to…

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Aug. 29, 2022

The Marketing Technologies we LOVE

Join Charlie and Mindy to learn the technologies that we love and use daily. Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

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Aug. 22, 2022

The Importance of Frequent Webinars and Seminars

Hosting educational events is key to influence and growth. With the digital tools at our disposal, it is just as easy to talk to 10,000 people as it is 100. When you nurture a network of that size, you must have a way to measure engagement. Join Charlie Van Derven…

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Aug. 22, 2022

Can You Be a Captive (employee based) Financial Advisor and a Fiduciary?

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…

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Aug. 19, 2022

Promote Webinars and Seminars with LinkedIn Events

Seminars and Webinars are AWESOME! I love the education they provide, but as a business developer and marketer, events are measuring tools. They tell you exactly who is ready for the follow up conversation. The best way to promote your webinar or seminar is with LinkedIn Events. DO NOT spend…

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Aug. 15, 2022

Create and Nurture COI Relationships

Referrals are key to your growth. Charlie, Mindy, and our friend & client Colin Burke will talk about the best ways to leverage LinkedIn and content to create and grow COI relationships work. Join us for this important 15-30 minute discussion.

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Aug. 15, 2022

RIA Collective Guest Dennis Snoozy: Learn from the Experience of Others

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. From Financial Advisor to Regional Manager, and now with his RIA, Dennis brings a variety of…

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Aug. 8, 2022

Stop Asking for Referrals and Start Asking for Introductions

The statistics indicate that each time you ask for a referral, you're likelier to be damaging a relationship than starting a new one. Charlie Van Derven will talk you through a step by step process for gaining introduction to key people that will build trust and increase the likelihood of…

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July 27, 2022

Marie Swift & Charlie Van Derven - Tales from the Trenches: Marketing that Works for Advisors Today

Recorded July 26, 2022 Are you spending enough time and money on your marketing and PR? Chances are you are so busy working with your clients and running the business that crucial marketing activities are not properly prioritized, budgeted for, and executed. But being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats,…

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July 26, 2022

RIA COLLECTIVE Episode 3: I am Exactly Where I am Supposed to Be with Brian George (Raw Video)

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. In 2021, he created Charitable Planning Network, LLC to help Financial Advisors bring greater value to their…

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July 18, 2022

A Guide to Personalized Content Creation

Join Charlie Van Derven and Lindsay McAndrew, our Director of Content and Branding for this LIVE session. Lindsay will walk you through a simple process for creating personalized content that reinforces your brand and develops relatability and trust. The industry and firm canned content is no longer an option. Your…

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July 18, 2022

Your Success is in the Planning: RIA Collective Podcast Episode 2 with Kelly Olczak, CFP®

Interested in transitioning your financial practice to independent or RIA? Join Charlie Van Derven and industry veteran Kelly Olczak, CFP®, Co-Founder of LynnLeigh & Co, Inc. walks us through her journey from a technology career to Financial Services. During the past 20 years, Kelly grew with Edward Jones, transitioned to…

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July 13, 2022

Social Advisors Live Stream

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