Registered Investment Advisor Podcast

From witnessing his hardworking father grapple with a debilitating disease to observing his family’s financial struggles amidst medical challenges, Eric’s journey into the financial world was not just a career choice—it was a calling. Eric grew up seeing firsthand the gap in personalized financial advice. He realized that his parents, like many hardworking professionals, were navigating a complex financial landscape without the comprehensive guidance they desperately needed. This propelled Eric to dedicate his life to becoming the beacon of hope and expertise for those seeking to secure their financial futures.

With a strong educational foundation from the University of Rhode Island, Eric embarked on his mission, initially honing his skills at Merrill Lynch in Retirement Plan Services. His dedication and passion for making a difference led him to Bloomberg, LP, where he furthered his expertise. Over the last 13 years, Eric has not only saved his clients millions in taxes but has also guided them towards achieving financial freedom, turning his personal pain into a purposeful mission.

Eric stands out in the financial landscape for his unique approach: viewing each client through a lens of empathy and understanding, crafting personalized strategies that cater to their individual goals and challenges. His mission is to offer life-changing financial plans, ensuring his clients feel secure and cared for.

Eric’s story is not just one of financial success but of transforming lives through dedication, expertise, and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Eric Mangold about empowering healthcare professionals to take control of their financial planning.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How having a career coach can help with your self-discovery and refocusing your career goals.

– Why entrepreneurs should be reaching out to their network during career transitions.

– How trust is vital in financial advising, especially to overcome negative perceptions caused by high-profile financial scandals.

– Why many physicians and nurse practitioners often feel neglected in financial planning.

– How Argosy Wealth Management focuses on creating a supportive client culture.

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Links Mentioned: https://www.emangold.com/

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Augustus Christensen is the founder and CEO of Share Scoops, a comprehensive content creation platform that helps financial professionals create effortless content that attracts and engages clients.

Share Scoops Pro Content Suite saves advisors time and strengthens their digital presence through consistent, high-quality content. Users can customize Share Scoops’ endless digestible news and education bites to share social media posts and personalized newsletters in seconds.

Before founding Share Scoops, Augustus was an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer advising and managing multi-asset portfolios for endowments, foundations, and institutional family offices at J.P. Morgan.

An experienced investor and Certified Financial Educator®, Augustus makes financial news and education more accessible through social media, newsletters, and consumer apps. Augustus sold his first startup to a prominent tech firm after graduating from Georgetown University, where he studied economics and computer science. He lives in New York City with his wife.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Augustus Christen about boosting your visibility and connecting with clients.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How Share Scoops simplifies the process of creating social media posts and newsletters for financial advisors.

– Why advisors should transform complex financial news and concepts into digestible content.

– How financial advisors often struggle to find the time to create consistent content due to their busy schedules.

– Why Share Scoops is designed to be human-centric and emphasizes relatable financial insights for clients.

– How Share Scoops enables advisors to share timely updates about market trends and economic changes easily.

Connect with Augustus:

Links Mentioned: https://www.sharescoops.com/

X, Instagram, TikTok: @sharescoops

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/share-scoops

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Chris Van Dusen is a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital as well as Chief Growth Officer and Partner in 3 exits through Acquisition. Solyco, is a vertically integrated investment firm that delivers capital solutions for late-stage startup and growth companies. They take a private equity approach to venture capital.

Solyco builds its portfolio of assets brand by brand – instead of through specific categories. Once the investment is secured, a partner led team is deployed on secondment to work alongside the portfolio company’s executive team. In 2022 Van Dusen joined Solyco. He is the last partner to be brought on by the firm. He manages sourcing of capitalization and serves in CMO and CRO roles for the brands in the portfolio.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Chris Van Dusen about helping startups scale.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How Solyco provides operational support through their Solyco Advisors management consulting firm.

– How the team at Solyco is made up of former C-level executives and operators from Fortune 150 companies.

– Why Solyco’s investment strategy is industry-agnostic and focuses on finding great companies instead of deploying capital according to strict mandates.

– How the firm offers an SEC-registered product featuring a portfolio of 11 companies, allowing investors to see the companies and interact with CEOs.

– How Solyco’s investments span a variety of industries, including biotech, industrial manufacturing, and AI.

Connect with Chris:

Links Mentioned: https://www.solycocapital.com/

LinkedIn: @solycocapital

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Dr. Jeff D. Standridge helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational effectiveness and leadership.

Formerly a Vice President for Acxiom Corporation, he has led established and startup businesses in North & South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Jeff serves as Managing Director for the Conductor, Co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners, and teaches Entrepreneurial Finance & Innovation Leadership in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas.

Dr. Standridge has been an invited speaker, trainer, and consultant for numerous companies, institutions, and organizations across five continents. He is also a two-time best-selling author of “The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Change Agents” and “The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Catalysts for Leaders, Innovators & All Who Aspire to Be.”

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Dr. Jeff Standridge about the power of planned change.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How using tailored systems can help companies achieve sustained strategic growth.

– Why organization discipline is a key challenge for many companies.

– How decision frameworks help business owners avoid distractions and focus on growth.

– Why Innovation Junkie isn’t just a consulting firm.

– How the firm specializes in knowledge-based, scalable businesses in tech, biotech, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

Connect with Jeff:

Links Mentioned: https://innovationjunkie.com/

https://jeffstandridge.com/

Instagram: @innovationpartners

@jeff_standridge

Facebook: facebook.com/innovationjunkie

facebook.com/JSInnovationPartners

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/innovation-junkie

linkedin.com/in/jeffstandridge

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Joesph Romano assists over 600 small to mid-size businesses and individual clients. For over 20 years, he has been an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor as well as Certified QuickBooks Point-of-Sale advisor and is extremely knowledgeable with most QuickBooks products.

Joe previously served on the board of Entrepreneurs Organization of New York as Education Chair and has also served on the board of advisors of a major credit card processing company. He is an active member of the Knights of Columbus and other various charitable organizations.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Joseph Romano about building a tax firm from the ground up.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How networking, speaking engagements, and client referrals fuel business growth.

– Why recruiting in accounting can be challenging.

– How Romano Tax’s core expertise is helping people legally avoid taxes.

– Why Romano Tax emphasizes fairness in tax deductions.

– How people and businesses should work with a tax specialist instead of using AI or TurboTax.

Connect with Joseph:

Links Mentioned: https://romano-tax.com/

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Jimmy Milliron is the President and sole owner of National Brokerage Atlantic (NBA), a leading Brokerage General Agency specializing in life insurance for affluent clients and privately-held companies. Since taking the helm in 2019, Jimmy has driven NBA’s growth and strategic vision, offering unmatched expertise and market access for financial professionals.

With a robust background in the life insurance industry, Jimmy has collaborated with top-tier life insurance carriers, elite producers, and national banks. He played a key role in creating Life Premium Finance and Advanced Planning divisions at a major bank, closing over $500 million in committed lending and representing over $3 billion in face amounts.

Jimmy’s expertise spans life insurance, estate planning, wealth management, and advising privately-held businesses. Under his leadership, NBA provides industry-leading insurers, underwriting, back-office support, and advanced market solutions, serving affluent U.S. and international clients.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Jimmy Milliron about mastering life insurance distribution for affluent clients.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How NBA specializes in life insurance distribution for financial advisors serving affluent national and international clients.

– How NBA is known for its emphasis on underwriting and case management, offering white-glove service to advisors and clients.

– Why NBA works with financial advisors across various firm sizes, from small RIAs to larger specialized groups.

– How NBA offers solutions for businesses looking to retain, reward, and recruit talent through life insurance-funded executive compensation plans.

– How life insurance is a relationship-driven industry, especially for large, complex cases.

Connect with Jimmy:

Links Mentioned: https://nbatlantic.com/

Instagram: @nationalbrokerageatlantic

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nationalbrokerageatlantic

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An academic-turned-practitioner, Michelle Frasher, PhD, CAMS brings over 20 years of subject expertise in geopolitics, finance, terrorism, and data privacy with leadership experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to build AML/CFT and Sanctions compliance products and services for a global clientele.

She is currently the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Strategy at the AI regulatory technology firm, Silent Eight, and previously held key leadership positions at LexisNexis Risk Solutions as Director of Global Content for WorldCompliance, and Sr. Director of Financial Crime Compliance Practice at Moody’s Analytics, where she led program implementation, regulatory analysis and engagement, product development, and client consultations on best practices across multiple business lines and sectors.

An experienced speaker and author, Dr. Frasher’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, American Banker, CoinDesk’s Consensus, and SWIFT’s Sibos, among others. She is an expert with the EU AML/CFT Global Facility on Beneficial Ownership, Privacy and Data Sharing, an external analyst with Oxford Analytica, a Forbes Business Council Member, and a standing member of the Privacy Research Group at the NYU School of Law.

Frasher earned a PhD in history focusing on International Political Economy from Texas A&M University, holds multiple MA and BA degrees in political science, history, and foreign languages, and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. In 2014, she was Fulbright-Schuman Scholar to Belgium and Malta (sponsored by the US State Department and European Commission) on US-EU financial data sharing for transatlantic counter-terrorism cooperation.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Dr. Michelle Frasher about navigating financial crime compliance with AI.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How Silent Eight uses human-centered and explainable AI to help global banks detect and manage risks related to money laundering, financing terrorism, and sanctions.

– How Silent Eight’s AI solutions provide a comprehensive audit trail, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.

– Why it’s critical to translate complex regulations into actionable policies and procedures for financial institutions.

– How the new AML/CFT regulatory rules for RIAs take effect on January 1st, 2026, with significant implications for the industry.

– How the evolving regulatory environment underscores the need for RIAs to enhance their compliance procedures and staff training.

Connect with Dr. Frasher:

Links Mentioned: https://www.silenteight.com/

X: @_SilentEight

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silenteight

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Hasseeb Rahman is Portfolio Manager at The Palisades Group and has been with the Firm since 2014. He is responsible for overseeing the deployment and management of various fund strategies and vehicles, ensuring their effective implementation. As co-leader of the Portfolio Management Team, Mr. Rahman plays a vital role in shaping and executing the Firm’s investment strategy. Additionally, he has been actively involved in all aspects of People Operations at the Firm.

Prior to joining Palisades, Mr. Rahman worked as a Senior Analyst in the Investment Banking Division at Raymond James. During his tenure there, he executed transactions within the Financial Institutions Group, focusing on the Asset Management, Banks, and Insurance sectors. Mr. Rahman’s transaction experience includes advisory services for private equity and debt placements, sell-side and buy-side advisory, as well as public debt and equity transactions. He earned a BA in Applied Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Haseeb Rahman about building a global residential credit empire.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How Palisades operates with two main business verticals: advisory services for large institutions and discretionary capital vehicles.

– How Palisades’ funds are structured as close-end private equity-style vehicles with typical investment periods of 2-3 years and harvesting periods of 3-4 years.

– Why Palisades may explore more permanent capital vehicles in the future, like open-ended evergreen funds.

– How Palisades’ growth has not been linear and faced challenges before scaling through effective use of data and technology.

– How the shift in the housing market has allowed Palisades to grow in a more predictable manner.

Connect with Haseeb:

Links Mentioned: https://www.palisades.us.com/

X: @palisades_group

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-palisades-group-llc

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With almost twenty-five years of experience as a financial advising professional, Jeffrey Panik, MSFS, CFP® knows that his job is to help clients strike a balance between living well today and planning for the future. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with hundreds of families, individuals, and small businesses to help them set goals, strategically manage their assets, and work toward achieving their dreams.

The first in his family to attend college, Jeff believes it is imperative to start the discussion of financial literacy early to best prepare for financial success throughout life. Jeff served in the US Army after college, which, as part of his service agreement, paid the student loans he had accrued. He was honorably discharged and began working as a Financial Advisor trainee at a large brokerage firm.

Though Jeff grew up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, he has lived in the Atlanta area for two decades. Jeff and his wife Rebecca currently live in Atlanta, Georgia. When he isn’t working, Jeff enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and all types of sports.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Jeffrey Panik about lessons in wealth management.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How the financial industry has shifted from proprietary products to a client-first approach.

– Why it’s critical to stay ahead of technological changes in the industry.

– How 95% of heirs lose inherited wealth because they lack financial education and literacy.

– Why lifelong learning and continued education are crucial to add value for clients and to stay relevant.

– How it can be difficult to stay ahead of technological advances while maintaining a personal touch with clients.

Connect with Jeffrey:

Links Mentioned: https://jeffreypanik.com/

Instagram: @yourfutureisnow12

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561132010284

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Steven Rothberg is the Founder of College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career…and that it should be easy and inexpensive for employers to hire them. Each year, more than 12 million students, recent graduates, and other early career candidates use College Recruiter to help them find part-time, seasonal, internship, and other early career job opportunities almost anywhere globally.

Steven founded the company out of which College Recruiter grew way back in 1991. He had just graduated from law school, passed the bar, and was working as a lawyer when he decided to get out of law to, as he says, enjoy his life. He invested almost all of his savings — about $200 — to buy business cards, letterhead, and a fax machine. He then convinced a number of departments at his alma matter, the University of Minnesota, to allow his little business to publish their official campus map for them. He gave the school the maps for free, they distributed them to students, and the company earned its revenues from the sale of advertising around the edges of the maps. That led to also publishing employment magazines called College Recruiter and that led to the first version of the company’s website going live in 1996. By 2000, the company had shutdown the profitable maps and magazines to focus on the website.

Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Steven Rothberg about revolutionizing early career recruitment.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

– How College Recruiter partners with affiliate sites, including college career services, scholarship sites, and other job boards.

– Why the average rate of applying to a job listing after viewing it is only 5%.

– How College Recruiter automatically distributes job postings to relevant partner sites based on job specifics.

– Why low-skill jobs see higher application rates than specialized roles.

– How AI has disrupted various industries, including job search and recruitment.

Connect with Steven:

Links Mentioned: https://collegerecruiter.com/

Facebook: facebook.com/EntryLevelJobs

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/collegerecruiter-com

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