If you’re interested in learning how employment contract restrictions can seriously disrupt your plans to take clients with you should you decide to break away from your broker, as well working through growth and fee structuring decisions, this episode is for you!
XYPN member John Underhill, CFP®, founder of Acorn and Oak Wealth Management, based in Raleigh, North Carolina shares how his journey from ski bum to managing parts of a ski resort, and then several Starbucks helped bolster his business acumen as well as humility—in the best ways.
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In this fun conversation with XYPN member Brian O'Neill, CFP®, founder of Winged Wealth Management and Financial Planning, we hear how niching not only what you know, but who you know can radically grow your business—even in the first year!
Brian spent the first 20 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, during which time he developed a passion for personal finance. Brian launched his firm in January 2021 and came out of the starting gates hot, working with 30 clients in his first year, 23 of which were retainer clients. He's grown quickly and shared that he'll gross over $200,000 in 2023, just his third year in business.
He shared his marketing secret sauces that helped him grow quickly as well as build upon the equity of trust his fellow fighter pilots feel towards each other. Finally, we talked about his view of the future of the business and how that's changed from a plan to stay solo to a desire to grow, not only to serve more clients in need of his services but also his family—in the form of a succession plan for his business.
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If you are interested in what it takes to transition from a long-term wirehouse position to solo RIA ownership, what it means to truly answer a calling, and how to sustainably serve others without being self-sacrificing, this episode is for you!
Kaysian Gordon, founder of Kaysi Gordon Financial Planning, spent 14 years at UBS focusing on financial planning for ultra-high net worth clients. Seven years ago, she started a weekly devotional blog, which later helped her build a niche working with women of faith in transition.
In late 2021, Kaysian launched her own firm with XY Planning Network's help, growing rapidly with 60 households in under a year. We also discussed how being a single mom has shaped her business and life design. Her clear niche and personal journey make her story truly inspiring. Enjoy the conversation!
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