In this week’s episode of Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa, Frank sits down with co-host Stacey Frank for a powerful, real-time conversation about one advisor’s transformative journey from a restrictive bank environment to the freedom of true independence. Fresh off a client visit, Stacey shares insights into the advisor’s dramatic evolution – doubling revenue, expanding office space, hiring staff, and completely shifting to an advisory-focused model.

This isn’t theory – it’s a real-world case study that proves what’s possible when advisors take the leap and align with the right platform.

Highlights include:

-Why the advisor walked away from a traditional bank model

-How he overcame fear and successfully transitioned legacy clients

-The surprising benefits of affiliating with an RIA-only firm

-Reinvesting in growth: marketing, branding, and staffing

-Building deeper client relationships through business ownership

-What “freedom” really means for advisors today

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your current model or wondered if true independence is worth it, this episode delivers a candid and inspiring look at what’s possible.