Category: Wealth Management

When Forces Align: Building a One-Stop Firm Through Partnership with Mark Mitamura and Craig Ima [Episode 59]

When Forces Align: Building a One-Stop Firm Through Partnership with Mark Mitamura and Craig Ima [Episode 59]

Episode Summary

What happens when leaders of a thriving wealth management firm and a forward-thinking accounting practice join forces? You get a powerhouse partnership that redefines how financial services are delivered.

In this episode our host, Matt Ackermann, chats with two trailblazers, Mark Mitamura of The Reserve Investments and Craig Ima of Windes (Accounting & Advisory Firm), who combined their expertise creating a fully integrated firm, Windes Wealth Management. By streamlining financial planning and investment management with tax strategy and accounting they deliver a seamless client experience.

They discuss

  • The power in partnership: how growth opportunities were unlocked for both their firms and their clients
  • How their collaboration was born and what makes it so unique
  • The importance of relationship management
  • Balancing working both in the business and on the business
  • The deep impact teaming up had on client service
  • And so much more!!!

Whether you’re a solo advisor, a firm owner, or just dreaming of your next chapter, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration on what’s possible when you stop going it alone.

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About Our Guests

Mark Mitamura

As Senior Wealth Advisor at Windes Wealth Management, Mark’s mission is to help his clients find financial confidence, working to coordinate many aspects of their financial life. He takes the time to get to know each client and build lasting relationships to help guide generations toward financial independence. Mark uses the same steady approach when helping business owners better position their personal and business finances, seeking to quiet the storm of uncertainty.

With almost 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mark takes a measured approach to give clients the confidence that someone professional is in their corner throughout the many financial stages in life. He specializes in simplifying complex concepts and explaining them in a way that is easy to understand and also apply. Backed by a team of dedicated and tenured professionals, Mark collaborates with the Windes Wealth Management team as well as experienced subject matter experts from coordinating and consulting to the delivery and implementation of financial plans.

Mark believes in the importance of providing customized strategies, therefore each client’s current financial situation, goals for the future and any challenges he or she may face in their pursuit of financial independence are properly considered. Mark applies this personalized attention as he offers guidance related to asset management, retirement planning, insurance planning, estate planning, tax planning and more.

Craig Ima

Craig joined Windes in 2008 and is the firm’s Chief Marketing & Development Officer. He has more than 30 years of marketing, business management, product, strategy, database, business development, and sales experience.

Craig has held extensive executive positions with top-notch small to large-sized companies in industries such as accounting, professional services, automotive, information marketing services, Internet, direct marketing, computers, electronics, software, and investment banking.

Craig’s focus in the firm is to develop and execute marketing and practice development strategies.

Disclosure

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.
Leveling Up in an Ever-Evolving Industry with Sam Diarbakerly [Ep. 57]

Leveling Up in an Ever-Evolving Industry with Sam Diarbakerly [Ep. 57]

Ever wonder what’s fueling young and ambitious independent advisors?  What are they doing to stand out among their seasoned competitors? What about Integrated Partners makes them a great fit for entrepreneurial advisors at any stage of their professional journey?

In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by Samuel Diarbakerly, Founder and CEO of the Boston-based firm Generation Capital Advisors, and one of Integrated Partner’s newest affiliates. When you meet Sam it’s clear he has a genuine passion for his craft and a desire to elevate the industry.

Sam discusses:

  • His journey to becoming a financial advisor
  • The meaning behind his firm name and the importance of understanding the needs and mindsets of investors among all generations
  • Leveling up your client’s experience
  • The power of mentorship and coaching your clients appropriately
  • His full circle moment in his path to Integrated Partners
  • And so much more!!!

 

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About Our Guest:

Samuel J. Diarbakerly is the founder and CEO of Generation Capital Advisors, a private wealth management firm that specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, business owners, and widowed women. With a passion for providing a boutique, personalized experience, he focuses on building, protecting, and sustaining wealth for generations. His mission is rooted in the principles of Passion, Education, and Partnerships (PEP), prioritizing integrity, education, and collaboration to guide clients through the complexities of financial planning.

With extensive experience from Merrill Private Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Group, Samuel has honed his expertise in investment strategy, financial planning, and managing large custom portfolios. He is known for his ability to simplify intricate financial challenges, offering clients a tailored approach that includes estate planning, tax-efficient portfolios, and leveraging technology for transparency. Outside of work, Samuel is active in the Boston Estate Planning Council and enjoys mentoring at-risk youth and serving as a Trustee at the Gow School. He is also an avid golfer and a passionate learner of modern and financial history.‍

“I consider myself to be one of luckiest people in the world that some of the smartest people in the country trust me to be their closest confidant in every aspect of their life. I enjoy the responsibility and the burden. When I wake up in the morning, I cannot wait to get to work.”

Samuel J. Diarbakerly

Disclosure:

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Integrated Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.