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The Perfect RIA

Matthew Jarvis, CFP® & Micah Shilanski, CFP®theperfectria.com
Welcome to The Perfect RIA podcast, the ultimate resource for advisors who want to master time management, optimize advisor-client interactions, achieve unparalleled profitability, and maximize value in their practice. Hosted by industry experts Matthew Jarvis, CFP®, and Micah Shilanski, CFP®, this podcast is your blueprint for success. Matthew and Micah don't talk theory; they share what has worked for them in the real world. They cut through the noise to deliver practical advice that you can implement immediately so you can make the most of your time—allowing you to spend more of it outside the office. Whether you're a seasoned advisor or just starting out, The Perfect RIA podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge you need to excel. Tune in and transform your advisory practice into a powerhouse of success.
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Episodes

How Do I Deliver Massive Value? [Episode 105]

If you’re dealing with the head trash around delivering something truly valuable for clients, or you’re concerned about whether you’re doing what you need to do quarterly to make a difference, this episode is for you. Today Matt and Micah are talking about client meetings, how to ensure you are delivering massive value, and so much more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3puJh7G

Mar 01, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Tips from the Trenches - Fees

Get over your head trash and figure out what value you provide doing financial planning. https://bit.ly/2ZAK1xw

Feb 24, 20216 min

Why Is the Fee Conversation SO Hard!? [Episode 104]

Listen: Most of us will never—ever—win the fee game against the large national firms—not when they have the economies of scale to have the lowest fees. So stop playing that game. Instead, play the value game. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3pQmDri

Feb 15, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 104

How Long Does It Take To Create a Financial Plan? [Episode 103]

Time is money, and if you’re taking more than 15 hours to create a financial plan, you’re doing it wrong. Stop looking at Parkinson’s Law with a glass half empty perspective, and instead take the principle and apply it to your advantage. Listen in as Matt and Micah break down what their financial planning process looks like, including how much time they're spending on each area. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3c9ADsl...

Feb 08, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 103

What If I Don't Want a Lifestyle Practice? [Episode 102]

There’s a question Matt and Micah get more often than you might think: What do you do if you don’t want a lifestyle practice? Today the guys are answering this question and diving into why it’s not so much about creating a lifestyle practice as it is about creating an intentional practice that works for your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/390BnhD

Feb 01, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Why Am I Not Getting More Referrals? [Episode 101]

We might be jaded, but those referral success stories you hear from advisors? Well, they’re probably a bunch of B.S. In fact, if you are relying solely on referrals for your advisory, you likely have a crappy marketing plan to begin with. This is one of those topics that Matt and Micah are one part excited, one part annoyed by because there are literally dozens of books and thousands of articles on how to get referrals, but very few of them are written by advisors. So in this episode, the guys a...

Jan 18, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 101

How Much Should I Be Charging? [Episode 100]

At some point, all advisors struggle with how much to charge. Matt and Micah share how they navigated their fee-setting struggles and discuss why it is such a big hang-up for so many advisors. They also outline the key elements to deciding on the right fee structure and choosing pricing that reflects the value that you deliver. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/38IEk50

Jan 11, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Should I Leave My Broker Dealer This Year? [Episode 99]

“Should I leave my broker dealer this year?” is a question Matthew and Micah get rather frequently, so in this episode, you can expect a full answer to that. They discuss the experiences they have had with broker dealers, comparing the good and bad aspects of them, as well as the right way to go about leaving one if you chose to do so. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2IXAjAE

Jan 04, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Sten Morgan Interview [Episode 98]

Being able to deliver a ton of value in the first few meetings with a potential client is crucial for finding success, but it’s also about the way you deliver it. In this episode, Matt sits down to chat with Sten Morgan, a fellow financial advisor who has developed a method for rapid success. You will hear Sten's best tips and insight on delivering massive value and triggering massive growth. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fRGKkT...

Dec 21, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Professing Our Love for Kitces [Episode 97]

Getting away from the head trash and going into client meetings in the right mindset is so important. So today Matt and Micah discuss some really incredible insight found in recent content on the Kitces website. They talk about how you could be doing a massive disservice to your clients if you’re going into meetings with a certain mindset—and how to avoid this. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/32Sm4Ed

Dec 14, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 97

John Lee Dumas Interview [Episode 96]

While we, like many financial advisors, take pride in doing 30-40 surge meetings in a week, John Lee Dumas does 20 podcast interviews in one day. And that’s not the only thing he does exceptionally well—John has crushed podcasting as the founder and host of the award-winning and hugely successful podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire . You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/36hNrbu

Dec 07, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 96

FPA Presentation [Episode 95]

What are the best prospecting practices—especially when it comes to your website? This is one of the most common questions Matt and Micah get, and today they'll be addressing this, as well as other concerns advisors are dealing with. Listen in as they share tips for more productive prospecting, how to deliver massive value through communication, and how to cut away the unnecessary time-wasters. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3oOcJGK...

Nov 16, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 95

How Do I Start a Mastermind Group? [Episode 94]

Creating a mastermind not only helps you grow professionally, but personally as well. So in this episode, Matt and Micah will be sharing the details of how you can start your own mastermind group. They discuss how they have built masterminds themselves, as well as the important lessons and hurdles they’ve encountered along the way. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3oz9mmK

Nov 09, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 94

How Do Advisors Deal With Concentrated Stock Positions? [Episode 93]

What do you do if a client puts almost their entire net worth in one stock? Today Matt and Micah answer a question from an advisor who is dealing with this very situation. Listen in as the guys discuss the importance of how you set expectations with your clients and what you need to do in order to navigate more complex situations. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2HdsjdN

Nov 02, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 93
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