Leading a $6B Firm Through Complex Client Needs

Explore how a seasoned CEO leads a $6 billion advisory firm through complex client challenges, evolving advisor expectations, and a rapidly changing financial landscape.   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene speaks with Julie Parisio Roy, CEO and Wealth Manager at Badgley Phelps Wealth Management, which manages $6 billion in assets. She shares insights from nearly 30 years in the industry. She explains how her firm serves over 1,100 families, focusing on complex financial planning, generational wealth, and adapting to evolving client expectations. Julie also discusses how she balances client needs while leading and growing a diverse team in today’s dynamic market.   Key Takeaways: → Why complexity in client situations can be an advisor’s opportunity. → How long-standing client relationships fuel new business growth. → The impact of recent state-level tax changes on estate planning. → Strategies for managing investment anxiety in volatile markets. → How a slow-and-steady hiring approach builds strong teams.   Julie Parisio Roy joined Badgley Phelps in 2004 and serves as the chief executive officer, director of financial planning, and a wealth manager. She manages portfolios for high-net-worth private clients, aiming to help them find the ideal balance between enjoying their wealth and feeling secure about its longevity and legacy.    Connect With Julie:   Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices