FireSide: A Podcast Series from FS Investments

Head to Head: Mike Barry and Kelly Milligan, Quorum Private Wealth

June 26, 2024 FS Investments Episode 97
Head to Head: Mike Barry and Kelly Milligan, Quorum Private Wealth
FireSide: A Podcast Series from FS Investments
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FireSide: A Podcast Series from FS Investments
Head to Head: Mike Barry and Kelly Milligan, Quorum Private Wealth
Jun 26, 2024 Episode 97
FS Investments

Mike and Kelly consider themselves more than just financial advisors—they’re life advisors.

In a new episode of Head to Head, Managing Partners Mike Barry and Kelly Milligan join Co-Heads of Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson to discuss their decision to go independent after 20+ years at a name brand firm, the unique, team approach they take to working with clients and their secret to building a truly scalable practice. 

“Three weeks later, they call us. They're bubbly, giddy. Oh, that was such great advice. You know, we found a place, we're moving in four weeks. And to this day, whenever that client comes in, they will say, the best advice you ever gave us had nothing to do with stocks and bonds because you knew what our life was, and you gave us advice that was objective and something that we couldn't see because we're in it.”—Kelly Flannigan

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Mike and Kelly consider themselves more than just financial advisors—they’re life advisors.

In a new episode of Head to Head, Managing Partners Mike Barry and Kelly Milligan join Co-Heads of Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson to discuss their decision to go independent after 20+ years at a name brand firm, the unique, team approach they take to working with clients and their secret to building a truly scalable practice. 

“Three weeks later, they call us. They're bubbly, giddy. Oh, that was such great advice. You know, we found a place, we're moving in four weeks. And to this day, whenever that client comes in, they will say, the best advice you ever gave us had nothing to do with stocks and bonds because you knew what our life was, and you gave us advice that was objective and something that we couldn't see because we're in it.”—Kelly Flannigan

Kelly Flannigan Quote
Meet Mike and Kelly: The Beginning of a Partnership
Navigating Challenges and Building a Team
The Decision to go Independent
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Life Advisors vs Financial Advisors
The Reality Check: Balancing Career and Home Life
The Silicon Valley Experience: Wealth and Risk
Navigating Financial Advice in Silicon Valley
Philanthropy and Financial Literacy Initiatives
Reflecting on Career and Advice to Younger Self
Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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