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The Advisor Journey

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations will propel your career to the next level—don’t miss it.

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33:58

Building Tempo: How Tim Farley Launched a $700M Firm...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/29

Tim Farley has spent over a decade shaping what great advisory leadership looks like. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Tim Farley, founding principal of Tempo Wealth, shares the story behind launching a new RIA with his two business partners, Bernie Garrah and Corbin Blackburn, that quickly grew to manage more than $700 million in client assets. He explains how genuine relationships, deep specialization, and a client-first mindset helped him and his partners build a firm defined by tru...

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28:00

Inside Hazel: How Altruist Is Shaping the Future of...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/26

Advisors spend nearly half their time on tasks that take them away from clients. Hazel was built to change that. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Dasarte sits down with Altruist’s Gokul Ramanathan and Fernando San Martín to share how Hazel, Altruist’s new AI-powered assistant, is helping advisors work smarter and focus on what matters most. They discuss Hazel’s origins, its role in simplifying advisor workflows, and the standards that keep client data secure. From automating meeting pr...

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34:06

Building with Intention: How Danika Waddell Merged...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/22

Danika Waddell’s journey from solo founder to firm leader is a masterclass in intentional growth. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Danika—founder of Zena Financial Planning—shares how she built a practice centered on professional women in tech, the lessons learned from evolving her business model, and what it takes to create lasting partnerships. From starting her firm in 2020 to merging with another RIA five years later, Danika opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, why she...

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42:32

From Chaos to Clarity: How Cameo Roberson Helps...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/19

Cameo Roberson has made it her mission to rescue advisors from operational chaos. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Cameo—founder and managing partner of Atlas Park Consulting—shares how she helps growing advisory firms build infrastructure, clarity, and confidence as they evolve from practitioners to business owners. With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, Cameo brings a unique lens to operations—helping advisors reclaim time, strengthen decision-making, and design syste...

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34:40

When Growth Isn’t Enough: The Turning Point in Shawn...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/15

Shawn Tydlaska built the kind of firm most advisors dream about—steady referrals, a growing team, and over $1 million in annual revenue. But behind the milestones was a different story. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Shawn sits down with Dasarte to talk about what happens after you hit every goal and still feel stuck. He opens up about burnout, redefining success, and the decision to stop drinking—an act that forced him to face the parts of himself he’d buried beneath constant work. ...

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36:06

Money Together: Building Wealth, Partnership, and...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/11/11

Doug and Heather Boneparth are redefining what it means to build wealth together. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, the founders of BoneFide Wealth share how partnership in both life and business has shaped their approach to advising clients and leading a modern firm. They discuss the lessons behind their new book Money Together, their experience transitioning over $100M in assets to Altruist, and how the right technology can strengthen client relationships. Doug and Heather reflect on ...

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39:35

Redefining Wealth: How Ami Shah is Transforming...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/10/29

Ami Shah has one mission: to change the way families experience financial advice. In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Ami Shah, co-founder and CEO of Steward, shares how her path from McKinsey and Facebook led her to build a firm designed for first-generation wealth builders. She opens up about the personal story that sparked her calling, the operational systems that fueled Steward’s $60M growth, and how her “CORE” framework (Confident, Organized, Relieved, Engaged) helps families feel in...

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31:52

Building for the Long Game: Doug & Heather Boneparth...

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2025/10/15

In this special The Advisor Journey episode recorded live from Futureproof, Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk sat down with Doug and Heather Boneparth of Bone Fide Wealth to talk about their firm’s transition to Altruist, the evolution of independence in wealth management, and their new book, Money Together. Doug and Heather shared how they’ve built a firm centered on the next generation of clients; high-achieving millennials and Gen Z professionals—by rethinking technology, experience, and...

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18:19

How FINNY is Redefining Advisor Growth with AI

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/10/08

Eden Ovadia, co-founder and CEO of Finny, joins The Advisor Journey live from Future Proof 2025 to share how her team is tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: organic growth. Before starting FINNY, Eden worked in private equity and M&A at Boston Consulting Group, where she saw firsthand how unsustainable acquisition-driven growth had become for advisory firms. That experience sparked her vision for FINNY: a platform that uses AI and machine learning to make client acqui...

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40:11

From Zero to Future Proof: Nyle Bayer on Building...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/09/03

Nyle Bayer, CMO of Future Proof, joins The Advisor Journey to share how he helped turn a bold idea into one of the most innovative events in wealth management. Drawing from his background as an advisor and now event builder, Nyle explains the principles behind Future Proof’s growth, from creating unforgettable experiences to engineering meaningful networking opportunities. He breaks down what advisors can learn from world-class event marketing—why product quality comes first, how every touchp...

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33:03

Trust Is the New Currency: Torie Happe on Tax...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/08/27

Torie Happe, Head of Partnerships at Holistiplan, joins The Advisor Journey to discuss how tax planning has become a cornerstone of modern wealth management and why advisors leveraging tools like Holistiplan stand out in today’s competitive landscape. In this engaging episode, Torie shares Holistiplan’s journey from a grassroots solution with just a few thousand users to a platform now serving over 50,000 advisors. She explains how the tool empowers advisors to deliver “aha moments” for clien...

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35:34

Niching, Authentic Marketing & Lasting Client...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/08/20

Cathy Curtis, founder of Curtis Financial Planning, joins The Advisor Journey to unpack how she built a thriving advisory practice focused exclusively on serving single women, sustaining steady growth for over two decades. In this insightful conversation, Cathy shares the pivotal shift she made after floundering as a generalist, and how committing to a clearly defined niche accelerated her success. She breaks down practical marketing strategies—combining compelling digital branding with inten...

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29:20

Building a Firm on Your Own Terms: Kevin Thompson’s...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/08/06

Kevin Thompson, former MLB player and founder of 9Innings Capital Group, joins The Advisor Journey to share his experience transitioning from professional baseball into financial advisory and his strategic approach to building an independent advisory firm. Kevin discusses his intentional shift away from commission-based products toward holistic financial planning driven by authentic client relationships and values alignment. In this candid conversation, Kevin explores common challenges adviso...

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34:16

Why Most Advisor Brands Disappoint: Emily Binder...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/07/31

Emily Binder, founder of Beetle Moment Marketing and WealthVoice, returns to The Advisor Journey to share her deep expertise in financial services marketing. Emily dives into the critical shifts she's witnessed over her eight years in the industry, emphasizing the democratization of content creation and the evolving landscape shaped by short-form video and social media. In this insightful episode, Emily highlights why authenticity and distinctiveness are more crucial than ever, detailing prac...

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34:22

Combining AI and Community Building for Practice...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/07/16

Alex Newman returns to The Advisor Journey to share his innovative two-pronged approach to growing Grape Wealth Management: building a vibrant community of retirees through in-person events while implementing advanced AI systems for practice efficiency. Alex reveals how his "Retire Temecula" events have evolved from just five attendees to gatherings regularly drawing 80-150 people, creating powerful organic growth opportunities. Simultaneously, he explains his custom AI implementations for pe...

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33:34

AI and the Future of Advisor Growth with Will Steiner...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/07/09

In this special host-only episode of The Advisor Journey, Will Steiner and Dasarte Yarnway discuss how advisors can effectively integrate AI into their businesses to drive growth and efficiency. They break down practical strategies for using AI to enhance marketing, streamline operations, and improve client experiences. Plus, they cover essential tools every advisor should know, address common misconceptions about AI replacing jobs, and share insights on how AI will reshape the financial advi...

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49:49

From $25M to $1.1B: Ari Taublieb on Building Root's...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/06/25

Ari Taublieb, Chief Growth Officer at Root Financial, joins The Advisor Journey to share how he helped scale the firm from $25 million to $1.1 billion in AUM, primarily through YouTube. Ari breaks down the playbook behind Root’s explosive organic growth, fueled by video content, community building, and a culture-first hiring model. He explains how one viral YouTube video can change everything, why conversion starts before the first meeting, and what it really means to build a client experienc...

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48:32

How the Savviest Firms are using AI and Automation...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/06/11

In this episode of The Advisor Journey, Ben Olsen, founder of Beemo Automation, shares his remarkable journey from financial advisor to a leading innovator in advisory technology. Ben dives deep into how his passion for improving day-to-day advisor workflows led him to create a company dedicated entirely to AI-driven solutions and automation tailored specifically for RIAs. In his conversation with hosts Will Steiner and Dasarte Yarnway, Ben highlights the most significant bottlenecks facing a...

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36:10

Scaling to $300M in 3 Years: Joe Schmitz on...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/05/27

Joe Schmitz joins The Advisor Journey to reveal how he's built Peak Retirement Planning from a solo practice to a firm with nearly 60 team members in just three years, growing to $300 million in assets under management. Joe shares his laser-focused approach to serving "Midwestern Millionaires" – clients with $1-10 million in assets who embody the hardworking, frugal values he grew up with in rural Ohio. His multi-channel marketing strategy through YouTube, workshops, books, and Kiplinger arti...

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46:41

Building a $1.2M Profit Practice Through Premium...

The Advisor Journey ·

2025/05/14

In this value-packed episode, Thomas Kopelman returns to share how he's built a thriving advisory practice generating $1.5 million in annual revenue with extraordinary profit margins. Thomas breaks down his business model serving business owners through a high-touch, premium flat-fee approach ranging from $12,000-$18,000 annually. Listeners will discover Thomas's detailed client service approach, including his team structure that maximizes everyone's strengths, his "reverse engineering" proce...

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