Financial Advisors Want to Know: Navigating Consolidation, RIAs, and Advisor Control Ep. 95 Shelby Nicholl

Welcome to the Financial Advisors Want to Know Podcast, I’m Catherine Tindall a CPA with Dominion where our focus is helping financial advisors navigate income tax planning and compliance for their firms.

In this episode of Financial Advisors Want to Know, we sit down with returning guest Shelby Nicholl to unpack what’s driving advisor movement right now.

From industry consolidation and growing interest in the RIA model to the operational and emotional realities of breaking away, this conversation takes a practical look at how advisors are evaluating independence—and what it actually takes to do it well.

Shelby shares what she’s seeing on the ground, common missteps advisors make during transitions, and why clarity around structure, messaging, and roles matters more than ever.

Key Takeaways:

Consolidation is accelerating advisor movement
Large acquisitions are prompting advisors to rethink control, client ownership, and long-term fit.

The shift to RIAs is about freedom—not just economics
Advisors want flexibility in technology, custodians, services, and how they run their firms.

Transitions fail when branding and messaging are an afterthought
Clear, consistent communication is critical to client confidence during a move.

Multi-partner breakaways require an equity mindset—not a split mindset
Moving from income splits to shared ownership introduces complexity that must be addressed early.

Going independent isn’t always the right answer
Build vs. join decisions should be driven by team size, personality, risk tolerance, and which “buttons” an advisor actually wants to push.

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Financial Advisors Want to Know: Why Client Reviews Are No Longer Optional | Ep. 94 Whit Lanier

Welcome to the Financial Advisors Want to Know Podcast, I’m Catherine Tindall a CPA with Dominion where our focus is helping financial advisors navigate income tax planning and compliance for their firms.

In this episode we are with Whit Lanier, CEO and co-founder of Amplify Reviews, to unpack how online reviews are reshaping trust, visibility, and growth for advisory firms. The conversation explores the post–SEC Marketing Rule landscape, why review adoption is accelerating fast, and how advisors can implement testimonials in a compliant, authentic way.

Key Takeaways:
Online reviews are becoming inevitable — prospects expect them, even when referrals start the relationship.

Adoption is accelerating fast — top RIAs saw 400% growth in review usage year-over-year.

Fear of bad reviews is largely unfounded — dissatisfied clients rarely leave public reviews while staying clients.

Reviews strengthen trust and visibility — especially for SEO and AI-driven search results.

Done right, reviews deepen relationships — asking clients for feedback reinforces partnership, not ego.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitlanier/

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Financial Advisors Want to Know: What Women Want From Their Financial Advisor | Ep. 93 Dr. Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen, MBA

Welcome to the Financial Advisors Want to Know Podcast, I’m Catherine Tindall a CPA with Dominion where our focus is helping financial advisors navigate income tax planning and compliance for their firms.

In this episode, we explore how financial advisors can build deeper trust, improve retention, and better support women clients—especially during major life transitions—by listening more intentionally and designing a client experience that truly meets their needs.

Key Takeaways:

Women aren’t a niche—they’re the majority decision-makers.
Advisors who fail to intentionally serve women risk losing assets during major life transitions like widowhood or divorce.

Trust is built through listening, not expertise alone.
Women clients value being heard, understood, and included in the conversation just as much as technical competence.

Life transitions are the critical moments that define retention.
How advisors show up during emotionally complex events often determines whether a client stays or leaves.

Process matters more than product.
Clear communication, thoughtful planning frameworks, and consistent follow-through create confidence and long-term loyalty.

Advisors who adapt their approach gain a real competitive edge.
Firms that design their experience with women in mind don’t just retain assets—they grow through deeper relationships and referrals.

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