RIA Collective
Are you a financial advisor stuck with a firm that no longer serves your needs, fits your ideals, or gives you the flexibility to serve your clients as a true fiduciary? That is a tricky place to be, but rest assured, you’re not alone. RIA Collective Podcast is created with you in mind. We interview leaders at Registered Investment Advisory firms to learn from their wisdom and experience. It is our goal to take the fear and mystery out of going independent.Most of the industry leaders we talk with were in the exact same place you find yourself today. They too saw themselves as entrepreneurs. They became an advisor to create flexibility in their lives and help many others create financial security and peace of mind. Like you, those professionals become stifled by their captive environment. Sales quotas, proprietary products and services, the firm’s agenda, compliance, and other factors can make it difficult to grow and to act as a true fiduciary to your clients. RIA Collective podcast is hosted by Charlie Van Derven, an industry veteran who has been serving the advisor community for almost 25 years. During his time working in Financial Services, Charlie has seen trends come and go. One trend that continues with no end in sight, is the migration of advisors from the captive wire-house space to independence.The move to independence can go smoothly, or it can be a battle. Tune in to RIA Collective podcast to learn from industry leaders how to set your practice up for a smooth transition. Learn important things to consider and actions to take 3, 6, 12, or 18 months ahead of your move. Learn how to solidify key client relationships so you can retain the assets you’ve built.If you are an advisor considering a change or an industry leader who is building their firm and has wisdom to share, we would love to talk to you.Visit RIAcollective.com for more information or reach out to Charlie directly on LinkedIn. Thanks for being here.If you'd like to be a guest or connect directly with Charlie, visit https://www.riacollective.com.
Podcasting since 2022 • 61 episodes
RIA Collective
Latest Episodes
RIA Collective - Jon Randall: How Capacity Constraints Kill Advisor Growth
Most advisors don’t hit a growth ceiling because they lack effort - they hit it because their capacity is broken.In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Dr. Jon Randall, fou...
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RIA Collective: Peter Krull | Building an Independent RIA That Aligns With Your Values
What does it really take to build an advisory firm that aligns with your values - and lasts for decades?In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Peter Krull, Founder of Earth Equit...
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Episode 61
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The Deeper Purpose of Financial Advisors | Darren Hinshaw on RIA Collective
In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Darren Hinshaw, Managing Director at NBC Securities, to discuss the often-overlooked impact financial advisors have on the stability and wellbeing of...
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Episode 60
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What Independent Advisors Are Getting Wrong About Cybersecurity - With Carm Cicalese
Independent advisors often think cybersecurity is something “the big firms” need to worry about. But the truth? RIAs are often at greater risk.In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Carmine “Carm” Cical...
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Episode 59
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From Pro Sports to Fiduciary Finance: Shawn Zell on True Client Alignment
Former NFL & NBA performance-nutrition lead Shawn Zell (Fruition Financial, St. Louis) shares how he pivoted from the Rams and Bucks to fiercely independent financial planning—plus what “true client alignment” really looks like. We cover ra...
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