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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Key Highlights from the Episode: 0:00 – Introduction 0:44 – Future-proofing your CRM and architecting for scalability 2:23 – Why most CRMs fail when firms grow 5:08 – AI in CRMs: more than just dashboards 10:34 – Inside “Elite Genie” and how it supports advisors 11:48 – Why your CRM is really a data warehouse 14:05 – I
Key Highlights from the Episode: 0:00 – Introduction 1:02 – Should I stay or should I go next year? 2:27 – Why Q4 is often the best time to transition 3:59 – How holidays and client schedules factor into timing 5:35 – Deferred comp considerations for advisors 10:23 – Why firms sweeten deals in Q4 to hit quotas
Key Highlights from the Episode: 2:55 – Why advisors avoid executing on tech integrations and what stops them from leveraging the tools available 4:45 – How JEDI offers a cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time tech staff for CRM and custodial support 6:10 – Data hygiene explained: why it matters for compliance,
Key highlights from the episode: 0:00 – Introduction 4:00 – The emotional toll of moving your practice and why vague deal ranges make it worse 6:45 – Real examples of how inflated promises derail transitions and waste time 9:55 – What advisors should demand up front to ensure accurate pro formas and offers 16:3
Highlights include: -The real difference between recurring and advisory revenue - and why it matters for your valuation. -Why managing client assets yourself can decrease your business’s value. -Red flags buyers look for, including data disorganization, aging client bases, and weak G2s. -The role of infrastructure, com
Other key takeaways include: -Why scalable systems and automation matter for growth and valuation. -How poor processes and outdated tech can undermine succession planning. -The importance of integrating platforms to eliminate inefficiencies. -How AI and automation can support, not replace, advisor expertise. -Why inves