
Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa
Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa offers unfiltered guidance and advice for financial advisors, wealth management professionals, and entrepreneurs alike who are interested in maximizing both their business and personal potential. Informed by Frank's unique insights and his personal conversations with industry leaders, the dynamic discussion topics of Advisor Talk include business ownership, leadership, practice management, transition and recruiting, marketing and branding, as well as a host of financial services related topics related to wirehouse, regional, and RIA advisors, firms, and teams. Frank’s goal, and the goal of his team at Elite Consulting Partners, is now as ever to be the go-to resource for actionable information and trusted guidance to elevate you and your career at whatever stage you may be.
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In this live edition of Advisor Talk, recorded on the floor at IGNITE, Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa sits down with Senior Vice President-Head of Advisor Recruiting Consulting at Raymond James, Joseph Pellegrini, for a conversation centered on what truly sets the firm apart - choice, culture, and advisor a

Ameriprise at IGNITE: A Live Conversation on Empowering Advisors and Driving Change
On Day 2 of Advisor Talk live from IGNITE, Frank LaRosa is joined by Brian Mora, Senior Vice President at Ameriprise, for a powerful conversation on leadership, advisor growth, and the evolving expectations in today's wealth management landscape. From creating meaningful advisor experiences to staying agile in a fast-m
In this special live edition of Advisor Talk, recorded on Day 1 of IGNITE, Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa sits down with top voices in the industry to discuss the energy, innovation, and big ideas shaping the future of wealth management. Tune in for real-time insights from the floor, including advisor trend
Topics covered include:Rich’s path to the CEO role and his early vision for the future of LPL. The evolution of affiliation models - from 1099 to W-2 and beyond. Why independence isn’t just a structure - it’s a mindset. LPL’s take on private equity’s role in the industry and the cautionary tale it presents. How LPL
In this episode, they unpack:Why advisor choice is shrinking - and what that means for your future How OSJ’s and producer group models are more relevant than ever The cultural disconnect between firm leadership and field teams Why the RIA space is no longer the “wild west” and is closing the gap with IBDs How conso
In this episode, Frank breaks it all down: -Why the $90M SEC penalty wasn’t actually dismissed – and what a “reprieve” really means -The financial and emotional toll of multi-year legal battles (even when you ‘win’) -How thin margins and legal pressure can force even well-run firms into tough decisions -The cultural cl