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Patrick Larkin, Partner & Practice Leader, Cerity Partners

Three years after launching his independent RIA, Patrick Larkin merged with Cerity Partners—but not because that was the original plan. He explains how ownership changed the way he viewed enterprise value, optionality, and the future of his business.

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Going independent is often viewed as ...


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Ryan Belanger — Founder & CEO, Claro Advisors

Most firms are adding AI to existing workflows. Ryan Belanger chose a different path, acquiring a fintech company and rebuilding Claro Advisors around an AI-native platform. He explains why he believes the future belongs to firms that rethink how they operate, not just the tools they use.

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Most firms view AI a...


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With Josh Tomolak, Vice President of Independent Advisor Services, Diamond Consultants

Louis Diamond and Josh Tomolak unpack today’s IBD vs. RIA landscape, explaining what has changed, where each model excels, and how to determine which path best supports the business you want to build.

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The independent wealth management landscape has changed dramati...


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Matt Kilgroe — President & CEO, Cyndeo Wealth Partners

Matt Kilgroe shares how Cyndeo Wealth Partners grew from a newly launched $1.2B RIA to a $3.5B enterprise, and why the next challenge isn’t independence, but building a firm capable of reaching $25B. 

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Five years after launching Cyndeo Wealth Partners from UBS, Matt Kilgroe returns to ...


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With Constantine Hatzivassiliou—Partner, Certuity

Golf taught Constantine Hatzivassiliou how to perform under pressure. Building a nearly $5B multi-family office taught him that the best advisors become the first call when life, not just the markets, gets complicated.

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Many advisors spend years mastering investments, but for affluent families, portfo...


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