On today's episode, Alan answers some of your listener questions from Episode 50 and speaks in detail about how he transitioned his business from in-person to virtual. He also goes in depth with the decisions and mistakes he made along the way, what he learned, and his recommendations for advisors looking to make the transition into a virtual business.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/55

This week, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Harper to XYPN Radio. She's a CFP and the founder of Bridge Financial Planning, a fee-only financial planning firm that caters to business professionals.

Tune in for Jennifer's insights, advice, and thoughts on her career path, starting her own RIA, and managing an organization dedicated to making financial knowledge accessible to everyone.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/54

Anjali shares her work experience as a CPA and explains what motivated her to create her own financial planning firm. She gives an inside look into how she operates her RIA, including the details of her fee structure and why she uses the model she chose. We also cover the enormous benefits inherent in running a virtual practice.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/53

Chris joins us today to detail the marketing strategies he used to drive early growth and success in his business.

If you're considering making the leap to starting your own firm but you are uncertain of how to balance digital marketing with more familiar strategies, tune in: Chris has some incredibly valuable in-person networking tips that you can start using today to go from struggling to bring in clients to having the clients come to you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/52

Michael Kitces joins Alan for a mailbag episode, where we answer your questions from the #XYPN Radio VIP community, email, and social media.

We look at tools that promise to simplify your life and determine whether or not they actually live up to that promise, and dive into the exact tasks computers should be in charge of doing and which tasks you should keep on your own to-do list.

You can find show notes and other information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/51

Today, Alan shares his career experiences, time in the financial planning industry, and all the obstacles he overcame to help in founding XY Planning Network. He discusses getting his college education in financial planning, starting XYPN, and everything in between.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/50

This week, we're hearing about the career of a financial advisor who started a firm from scratch and is now excited to share his experiences and insight with you. Scott Frank, the founder and owner of Stone Steps Financial, joins us to give a realistic look at what it takes to succeed in creating your own business.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/49

If you serve Gen X and Gen Y clients in your firm, you need to listen to this episode and bring yourself up to speed on everything you need to know about one of the biggest financial burdens many of your clients will face.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/48

On this episode, Pam shares her career path, her service model, and how she charges for financial planning. She also shares her tips for parents who struggle to find balance between family and career.

If you have a family or are thinking of starting one, then this is one episode you cannot afford to miss.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/47

On this episode, we're diving into behavioral finance and how you can start helping clients make good decisions. Daniel’s message is incredibly powerful and he explains how you can better help clients understand the financial effects their choices have on their lives.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/46

If you're new to the industry or considering financial planning (to make it official, since your friends all come to you for financial advice already!) and want to take a non-traditional, completely unique path to success, Pam's career story and experience will leave you inspired. And if you're an established pro, Pam's perspective can help you see your own business in a whole new, fun, and creative light.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/45

Today, Michael Kitces joins me, not as a co-host but as an interviewee, to pick his brain on some recent changes in the area of financial planning. I am sure a lot of you are like me -- you know something is going on with the recent announcement that the Department of Labor Fiduciary made, but you are not entirely sure what it all means and just how these rule changes affect you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/44

We also talk about how to encrypt your data and the ways you access your data, such as cell phones, laptops, and desktops. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, but on every topic we cover, Blane has actionable advice that can be easily adopted by any Financial Planner this week.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/43

Today, we have another mailbag episode of Alan and Kitces Unhinged for you. Michael Kitces joins us to answer your questions that came in from the XYPN VIP community, email, and social media.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/42

Today, Nancy Bleeke explains why even if you don't sell financial products in your business, you still need to master this craft and understand that sales isn't a dirty word. 

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/41

In this episode, we talk about the different types of imposter syndrome and how to recognize when you start to fall into this mindset trap. Carl also shares how to move past imposter syndrome so you can learn to enjoy and accept your success.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/40

Mary Beth gives an informative overview of just what it takes to bring a book from an idea to launch. She shares how to form a team of experts to help with the process, and why it is so important to hold yourself accountable in your writing to stay on schedule. Mary Beth then dives into how long it took  her to write Work Your Wealth and exactly how much she spent to get it published.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/39

On this episode of #XYPNRadio, I am excited to finally bring on a very special guest that I've been working on for months, Andrea Eaton. Andrea is a financial planner and financial planning mentor with Cornerstone Wealth Advisors.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/38

This episode is full of insight into a situation that a lot of planners face. Before building his successful firm, Will was part of a firm whose partnership fell apart. He joins us to share his unique, first-hand perspective on how a partnership fallout can happen.

Will goes into why he started Halcyon after his failed partnership and shares his ideas on how to buy a firm from an older planner who is getting ready to retire.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/37

Matt’s experience is an awesome example of a firm within a firm concept that Kitces and I have alluded to in past episodes. If you are interested in building out a nexgen service model inside your existing firm but are unsure of where to start, then you need to listen in. This interview is full of actionable advice and one I am excited to finally bring you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/36

How is it possible to build a career you love, own your own RIA, and be there for your family? This interview gives insight into how one financial advisor does it -- and how you can apply her ideas, thoughts, and tips to your own life.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/35

This week on #XYPNRadio, I’m excited to bring you an interview with Wealthbox CRM’s co-founders, John Rourke and Dan Ferranti. I have known these guys for several years, and every time we talk, I learn something new about technology. Typically when you speak with tech vendors, you don’t get to talk to the lead developer, but today you will.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/34

This week, we are back with another mailbag issue. Kitces and I really enjoy these episodes because it really helps us to identify and address your biggest problems.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/33

This week, J.D. Bruce joins me on #XYPNRadio. J.D. is the president of Abacus Wealth Partners, based out of Santa Monica. J.D.’s firm manages over $1.5 billion. Abacus is the firm that bought my RIA, Serenity Financial Consulting, in 2015.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/32

Today, we are talking about what expectations are realistic to have in your first year of business, regarding income, and why a side hustle is vital to your success. We then dive into the four areas that we believe you need to focus your marketing efforts on in your first year. If you are in your first year of business, feeling the pressure, or you want to start a business and want to know what to expect, you need to listen to this episode.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/31