Welcome to the Advisors Edge podcast! In this episode, host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg are thrilled to welcome Steve Ryder, the Chief Strategy Officer for Visory. With over 20 years of experience in the wealth management space, Steve shares invaluable insights into the world of cybersecurity and the importance of having a robust managed service provider. Join us as we discuss: ✅ The critical role of cybersecurity in financial advisory firms ✅ The importance of company cult...
Most firms fight fires. The best firms fix the system. In this powerful episode, John Sweigart breaks down why most RIAs, advisory leaders, and insurance teams are trapped in renewal chaos and legacy thinking — and how to break free. John brings decades of operational excellence and Kaizen philosophy to the conversation, showing leaders how to: ✅ Stop fixing symptoms and start fixing systems ✅ Apply Kaizen to financial advisory firms — small daily improvements that compound into scal...
Why RIAs Can’t Ignore Insurance Costs (ft. Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute) If your clients don’t have enough insurance, they don’t have enough to invest. That’s the wake-up call Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, shared on this episode of the Advisors Edge Podcast. This isn’t about insurance fine print. It’s about protecting client portfolios, preserving AUM, and building trust that lasts. Inside this episode: ✅ Why underinsurance is ...
In this episode of the Advisors Edge Podcast, Chad Ramberg sitd down with Ralph Ujano to explore what really drives success in the RIA and wealth management industry. 👉 Forget the noise about tech and shiny tools. Ralph brings it back to the fundamentals — building a business (and a legacy) around service, trust, and helping clients in ways that can’t be automated away. You’ll discover: ✅ Why “helping hands” is the real edge in client relationships. ✅ How the most successful RIAs scale tru...
Most CRMs weren’t built for financial advisors. They were built for sales reps. But Adrian Johnstone saw a better way—and built Practifi to prove it. In this episode, Chad Ramberg sits down with Adrian to break down: ✅ Why generic CRMs like Salesforce and Microsoft crush operational efficiency ✅ How structured + unstructured data are the key to unlocking powerful AI tools ✅ Why CRMs must be built for the entire RIA team—not just advisors ✅ The real reason advisory firms fail at adoption (a...
If you want to grow your RIA—but feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of complexity, inefficiency, or burnout—this episode might change everything. Chad Ramberg, President of Box Professional Insurance, joins co-host Rob Jacomen for a special behind-the-scenes episode that unpacks how top-performing firms scale through process, not just hustle. Chad shares how he’s applying Kaizen (continuous improvement) and lean startup systems—not just to insurance, but to team building, client service, and l...
Why Every RIA Needs an Insurance Strategy — with Amy Kniseley of Highland Capital Brokerage... Let’s be honest… most RIAs don’t love talking about insurance. It feels clunky. Complicated. Full of commissions, compliance, and confusion. But what if we told you it's the missing link in your client planning process? In this episode of The Advisors Edge Podcast, we sit down with Amy Kniseley—Head of Business Development at Highland Capital Brokerage—to unpack the REAL reasons most RIAs ignore...
What does insuring $5M homes, protecting high-net-worth legacies, and rescuing donkeys have in common? Only on The Advisors Edge Podcast. In this powerful and wildly entertaining episode, Rob Jacomen and Chad Ramberg sit down with the legendary Brian Trouette—personal lines insurance strategist and founder of Trouette Insurance Agency. Brian is a specialist in private client risk management for high-net-worth families. But what sets him apart isn’t just what he covers—it’s how he serv...
Think compliance slows you down? Think again. This episode flips the script. Courtney Raymond and Janet Messer from AdvisorLaw join Chad Ramberg and Rob Jacomen to talk about why great compliance is the key to scaling your RIA—faster, safer, and with more freedom. From breakaway advisors to billion-dollar firms, the message is the same: smart compliance isn’t a barrier. It’s a multiplier. What You'll Learn: ✅ How the best RIAs use compliance as a strategic growth tool ✅ Why breakawa...
Join us for a powerful new episode of The Advisors Edge Podcast as host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg welcome long-term care industry icon Margie Barrie, Owner and Specialist at ACSIA Partners. If you're a financial advisor serious about protecting your clients' assets and future legacy, this conversation is a must-listen. Drawing from decades of frontline experience, Margie reveals why long-term care planning is no longer optional—and how financial advisors can integrate it seamless...
Join us for a high-stakes episode of The Advisors Edge Podcast as host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg break down the real risks RIAs face when the market turns volatile—and what you can do right now to protect your business. If you lead a financial firm or serve as a CCO, this episode is your wake-up call. Drawing from industry claims data, market indicators, and firsthand case studies, Rob and Chad reveal how market fear and portfolio losses correlate directly to professional liabili...
Join us for an incredible episode of The Advisor's Edge Podcast as host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg welcome industry veteran and RIA pioneer Chuck Failla, founder of Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. and GoRIA.com. Most financial advisors dream of true independence—but broker-dealer compliance often gets in the way. In this candid discussion, Chuck reveals why the traditional broker-dealer model might be holding your business back—and how going independent as an RIA can transform you...
The Hidden Client Killer in Your Advisory Firm—And How to Fix It Fast! Join us for a game-changing episode of The Advisors Edge Podcast, where host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg sit down with Derrick Kinney—bestselling author of Good Money Revolution—to reveal the #1 silent business killer financial advisors don’t even realize is costing them clients. The best advisors aren’t just wealth managers—they’re business owners. And if your systems, messaging, and client experience are...
The insurance industry is actively fighting against transparency. They lobby against client protections, hide critical data, and push policies that no one understands—and most agents don't even realize they're part of the problem. But today, we're pulling back the curtain. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ The dirty little secret insurance companies don’t want you to know. ✅ How 95% of agents are unknowingly selling overpriced, bad-fit policies. ✅ Why brokers who don’t evolve will be ob...
Join us for a powerful episode of The Advisors Edge Podcast as host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg sit down with Ryan Closs, Head of RevOps at Box Professional Insurance, to reveal the hidden inefficiencies draining revenue from financial advisory firms—and more importantly, how to fix them fast. 🔹 What’s the biggest threat to your firm? It’s not market downturns. It’s not competition. 💡 The real client killer is friction in your processes—the inefficiencies that frustrate...
How Can Financial Advisors Become Game-Changers for Couples? Unlock New Ways to Support and Guide Your Clients Today! Join us for an insightful episode of the Advisor's Edge podcast as we welcome Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands, to discuss ways Advisors can help transform lives, marriages and family relationships - ideas for managing money and household responsibilities as a team. In this episode, hosts Rob Jacomen and Chad Ramberg dive deep into Brian's journey from personal f...
Join us for a special episode of The Advisors Edge podcast as host Rob Jacomen and co-host Chad Ramberg welcome the incredible Bridget Grimes from Equita Financial Network. In this inspiring conversation, Bridget shares her journey in the financial planning industry, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the powerful community she has built to support other women in finance. Discover how Bridget and her business partner, Katie Burke, launched Equita to create a ...
Join us for this exciting episode of the Advisors Edge podcast, where hosts Rob and Chad dive into a comprehensive year-end review of 2024. Chad also looks into his crystal ball and shares his insights on what's ahead for the Financial Services industry in 2025! In this episode, they discuss the significant events that shaped the financial advisory and insurance industries, including the impact of New York's cybersecurity regulations and the evolving landscape of compliance. Chad shares hi...
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of successful networking and professional growth in the financial advisory world? In this episode of the Advisors Edge podcast, co-hosts Rob Jacomen and Chad Ramberg take you on an exclusive journey through the fall conference season, sharing invaluable insights and experiences from the NAPFA and Schwab Impact conferences. Why should you tune in? Because the knowledge and connections you gain at these events can transform your practice and elevate your car...
In this episode of the Advisors Edge Podcast, hosts Rob Jacomen and Chad Ramberg sit down with Thayne Gould, Director and Head of Marketing and Advertising Review Practice at Vigilant. With over two decades of experience and a wealth of specialized expertise in the financial services industry, Thayne shares his insights on the intersection of compliance, marketing, and the evolving role of AI in the financial advisory space. Join us as we explore: ✅ The challenges financial advisors face i...