Our mission is to help advisors live their best business life. We want every elite advisor to find he right place for their business and their clients to thrive

Morristown, NJ; New York, NY
Joined January 2010
From $1.2B at UBS to $1B in 225 days after launching Ox Road Capital. Michael Lee and Steve Armaly discuss partner alignment, navigating a non-Protocol move, and why client trust mattered most. Listen: hubs.ly/Q04BrGg-0
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Growth isn’t just about adding assets. It’s about creating the capacity to serve clients and build a stronger business. AssetMark CEO Michael Kim joins Jason Diamond to discuss how advisors can do both. hubs.ly/Q04xG7DL0
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Building an RIA means making hundreds of decisions. Four of them influence nearly everything that follows. Our new RIA Builder’s Blueprint focuses on four foundational pillars: business model, technology, custodian, and transition. Download the blueprint: hubs.ly/Q04tTWDX0
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Is your firm helping accelerate your growth—or simply benefiting from it? Jason Diamond shares 4 factors advisors should consider when determining whether their current firm remains the right place to build their business. hubs.ly/Q04tKn_G0
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What should advisors look for in a platform partner? Shannon Spotswood, CEO of RFG Advisory, joins Jason Diamond to discuss growth, enterprise value, private equity, and building a business without compromise. hubs.ly/Q04tJJK70
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What’s worth more: 100% of your own RIA or a smaller stake in a larger, faster-growing enterprise? Patrick Larkin walks through the economics and long-term thinking behind his decision to join Cerity Partners. hubs.ly/Q04sQtHT0
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Thinking about change—but not sure where to begin? Start here. Should I Stay or Should I Go? helps advisors walk through the most important decision they may ever make about their business—without pressure. → Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04r8ypr0
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Advisor movement hit a new high in 2025—11,172 transitions (+16.2%). What’s behind the surge—and what does it mean for 2026? Our 4th Annual Advisor Transition Report breaks it down with real data. hubs.ly/Q04r7Mrm0
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The independent landscape has changed dramatically. In this Industry Update, Louis Diamond and Josh Tomolak break down how the IBD and RIA models have evolved, where they still differ, and how advisors should evaluate today's options. hubs.ly/Q04r1ZW60
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RIA or IBD? Both offer independence, but they deliver it differently. Our latest article explores the key differences in autonomy, support, enterprise value, transition economics, and more to help advisors choose the right path. hubs.ly/Q04qTYDr0
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From aspiring professional golfer to Partner at a nearly $5B multi-family office. Constantine Hatzivassiliou shares lessons on trust, organic growth, family office services, and why advisors should think like quarterbacks. hubs.ly/Q04qTP1B0
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Independence isn't the finish line. It's the foundation. Matt Kilgroe explains how Cyndeo Wealth Partners grew from $1.2B to $3.5B and why building a $25B firm requires thinking like an enterprise. hubs.ly/Q04qDN0M0
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AI has changed how advisors research firms. It hasn't eliminated the need for guidance. Jason Diamond explains why today's recruiter creates clarity, not just introductions. hubs.ly/Q04q8dNJ0
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Today's advisors have more options than ever. Ironically, that's exactly what makes important decisions harder. Jason Diamond explores the "Paradox of Choice" and a practical framework for moving forward with confidence. hubs.ly/Q04nPH3j0
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Private. Public. PE-backed. Each ownership model offers distinct advantages and trade-offs. The key is understanding how a firm's ownership influences its strategy, investments, and ability to help advisors build enterprise value. Read it here: hubs.ly/Q04jBsrs0
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What really drives advisor movement? Usually not the deal. More often, it’s a growing disconnect between what advisors want to build and what their environment allows. A replay worth revisiting: hubs.ly/Q04j9Cqr0
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How is AI changing estate planning for advisors and clients? Louis Diamond speaks with Rafael Loureiro of hubs.ly/Q04hn75f0 on the shift toward continuous planning, proactive workflows, and deeper client engagement. hubs.ly/Q04hnldX0
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“Short-term hard, long-term easy.” Ricky Smith joins Jason Diamond to discuss leaving Edward Jones after 30 years, building an independent firm with $1.25B+ in assets under care, and embracing the ownership mindset. hubs.ly/Q04gfVlG0
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AI. Enterprise value. Stability. Flexibility. The advisor transition playbook is evolving—and so are the questions advisors need to ask. Listen to the latest Industry Update: hubs.ly/Q04d-KHd0
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