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Why Serving Business Owners is the Secret Sauce to Building a Vibrant Wealth Management Firm

Why Serving Business Owners is the Secret Sauce to Building a Vibrant Wealth Management Firm

Update: 2025-06-24
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In this illuminating episode of the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast, host Mike Langford sits down with Jason Early, CEO of RISR, to discuss how targeting business owners can massively elevate a financial advisor's practice.



The discussion covers why treating a privately held business as just another asset is a missed opportunity, and how business owners, who control a significant portion of private wealth, are an untapped client segment.



Learn how RISR's technology helps advisors understand and manage the complexities of business owner clients, moving beyond typical financial advice to drive substantial assets under management and deliver significant value. Don't miss the actionable insights on succession planning, risk management, and leveraging the unique needs of business owners to grow your advisory business.



Chapters:



00:00 Introduction to Financial Advisors and Business Assets



00:34 Welcome to the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast



00:38 Introducing Jason Early and RISR



02:24 Myth Busting: Business Owners and Wealth



04:25 The Complexity of Business Owners' Financial Needs



05:21 The Evolution of Financial Planning



06:34 The Importance of Comprehensive Financial Advice



07:54 Connecting with Business Owners



10:35 The Role of Financial Advisors in Business Succession Planning



13:00 Understanding the Business Owner's Perspective



16:26 The Riches in Niches Strategy



24:07 The Confidence and Competence Gap



28:49 Blue Oceans vs. Red Oceans



29:30 The Importance of Tools for Business Advisors



29:55 How RISR Works for Advisors



30:58 Financial and Qualitative Insights for Business Owners



33:02 The Growing Trend of Private Company Ownership



38:51 Advisors' Role in Business Succession and Exit Planning



47:19 The Complexity and Opportunity of Working with Business Owners



51:04 The Rise of Solopreneurs



53:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Why Serving Business Owners is the Secret Sauce to Building a Vibrant Wealth Management Firm

Why Serving Business Owners is the Secret Sauce to Building a Vibrant Wealth Management Firm

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