Tag: Independent Advisor

Leveling up in an ever-evolving industry with Sam Diarbakerly [Ep. 57]

Leveling up in an ever-evolving industry with Sam Diarbakerly [Ep. 57]

Wonder what is fueling young and ambitious independent advisors?  What are they doing to stand out among their seasoned competitions? 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.

Centerstage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice [Ep. 55]

Centerstage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice [Ep. 55]

As an entrepreneurial advisor, how do you stand out and thrive at the center of your practice? Are you working seven days a week, are you the first one in and last one out of the office, are you feeling like you have to do everything and often ask yourself… is there a better way?

With the right tools and storytelling, host Matt Ackermann, along side his friends & colleagues Andree Mohr, President of Integrated Partners, and Paul Saganey, Founder & CEO of Integrated Partners wrote a book to guide you to becoming the star of your practice because there is a better way!

As a financial advisor you may not see the similarities between yourself and Elton John or Taylor Swift but in the next 30 minutes you’ll understand the reference and you’ll be ignited to learn more.

Its not how hard you work, it’s how effective you work.

About the Book

Get your copy here!

For entrepreneurial financial advisors, becoming the star of your practice can feel impossible.

You’ve spent your career working so hard IN the business that you’ve forgotten to work ON the business.

At some point, you need to stop carrying the amps and take center stage.

This book takes you through analogies from rock stars, legendary artists and emerging musicians to help you develop the financial advisory practice of
your dreams.

It is time to take your business to the next level while you shine in the spotlight!

Utilizing successful business processes created at Integrated Partners, “Center Stage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice” is a framework of carefully crafted stories, first-person narratives, and applicable takeaway “music lessons” to help you and your business shine one step at a time.

This book will help you discover how to evaluate your practice goals, ramp up your
marketing strategies, find the right growth partners, establish a qualified team to
drive the practice to the next level, and much more.

The mic checks are done, and the curtain is ready to rise. Are you ready to make your entrance and take center stage? Your practice, your partners, and that entrepreneur inside of you certainly is.

 

About Our Guest:

Andree Mohr

Andree Mohr takes great pride in her ability to effectively transition advisors to Integrated, creating a smooth process for all involved. Our partner firms have made an important decision by choosing Integrated Partners. Having managed the transition of over 160 advisors and 50,000+ client accounts, Andree has witnessed first-hand how crucial it is to maintain discipline, apply a strong process and ensure that she is with our new team members every step of the way as they come aboard.

Paul Saganey

As a practicing advisor for over 30 years Paul Saganey understands what it’s like to build a strong practice and deepen my existing relationships. When he launched integrated in 1996, his goal was to build an organization that offers vision, support and direction for the future growth of our practices. By collaborating with industry professionals and my peers, Paul researches the economic and regulatory landscape to successfully reach that goal.

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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.

Episode 11 – Understanding Compliance – with guest John Cataldo

Episode 11 – Understanding Compliance – with guest John Cataldo

Compliance departments can often get a bad reputation and be seen as the bad guys within a company. In reality, they are ensuring that all communication made within the organization stays within set regulations. 

In this episode, Matt Ackermann is joined by John Cataldo, chief legal officer with Integrated Partners, and they dive into compliance. John assists you in understanding what it is that compliance is needed for and how the relationship works between compliance and an advisor. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The role of the compliance department 
  • Common mistakes that John has seen advisors make when it comes to compliance  
  • Changes that are likely to happen with the change in administration  
  • What advisors could be doing to stay up to date with compliance regulations  
  • And more!

Tune in now to understand what the job of compliance is and how the work they do assists the work of advisors. 

Resources: Matt Ackermann | Integrated Partners | John Cataldo

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.

Episode 10 – Long-Term Impacts on Independent Advisors – with guest Brian Hamburger

Episode 10 – Long-Term Impacts on Independent Advisors – with guest Brian Hamburger

The COVID-19 Global Pandemic is something that nobody saw coming, but it is causing long-term impacts on advisors within the independent wealth management space. 

In this episode, Matt Ackermann sits down with Brian Hamburger as they discuss the outside forces impacting independent advisors. Matt and Brian discuss the changes that have occurred within the independent space and how those changes are going to change the independent movement going forward. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How COVID initially impacted the independent space and the long-term effects of the pandemic 
  • Current opportunities within the independent wealth management sector 
  • Lessons that advisors can learn from the impact of the global pandemic
  • The obstacles and hazards that exist when transitioning to be independent  
  • And more!

Tune into this episode to understand how the long-term impacts are likely going to change the independent space moving forward. 

Resources: Matt Ackermann | Integrated Partners | Brian Hamburger | MarketCounsel Consulting | Hamburger Law Firm 

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.

Brian Hamburger is the founder and CEO of MarketCounsel Consulting and is a separate entity and not affiliated with Integrated Partners and LPL Financial.