In this milestone 200th episode of Advisor Talk, Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa is joined by a guest who’s shaping the future of the wealth management industry – Rich Steinmeier, the newly appointed CEO of LPL Financial.
Frank and Rich dive deep into what it means to lead the largest independent broker-dealer in the country, how LPL is evolving to meet the needs of today’s advisors, and why the firm’s mission is rooted in serving advisors first.
Topics covered include:
-Rich’s path to the CEO role and his early vision for the future of LPL.
-The evolution of affiliation models – from 1099 to W-2 and beyond.
-Why independence isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset.
-LPL’s take on private equity’s role in the industry and the cautionary tale it presents.
-How LPL is helping advisors monetize their practices without selling out.
-The importance of staying small while scaling big – and delivering “unreasonable hospitality.”
If you’re an advisor thinking about your next chapter, your firm’s long-term strategy, or what true partnership looks like, this episode is packed with insight from the top.
Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
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