Frank LaRosa
Industry Thought Leader, Business Consultant, & Transition Expert
Frank LaRosa
Frank LaRosa is the CEO of Elite Consulting Partners, one of the nation’s premier consulting firms for financial advisor transitions, practice management, and business growth. As a dynamic speaker and thought leader, he delivers actionable insights that help financial professionals future-proof their practices.
Frank LaRosa, Chief Executive Officer of Elite Consulting Partners and host of the top-rated podcast and YouTube Channel “Advisor Talk with Frank LaRosa”, has achieved a distinguished career in financial services, spanning more than 25 years. Frank is a sought-after industry leader whose expert opinion is frequently quoted in publications including Investment News, OnWallStreet, AdvisorHub, and Forbes Business Council. Frank began his career in the business sector after graduating from Kean University with a B.S. in marketing. His resume includes financial advisor positions at Smith Barney and Prudential Securities, as well as executive director for Morgan Stanley. In 2011, Frank launched his company Elite Consulting Partners, a transition consulting firm with a unique, advisor-first approach to recruiting, informed by Frank’s prominent positions within the financial industry. Under Frank’s leadership, Elite Consulting Partners has become one of the most prominent, successful, and well-respected recruiting firms in the industry.
The Elite Consulting Partners team of expert transition professionals serves as consultant to leading financial advisors from across the country, representing some of the industry’s most notable firms, in order to assist them in effectively securing the right new firm for their business and their clients. Whether the advisor is interested in transitioning to another broker-dealer, independent broker-dealer, existing RIA, or starting their own RIA, the Elite Consulting Partners team ensures the transition is executed with maximum success from start to finish.
Ultimately, the goal is to find the best solution and the right fit for each Elite client, so they never want to make a move again. By offering each client unparalleled service, unbiased advice, and expert guidance, many of Elite’s satisfied clients become an important source of referrals and new business for the firm.
Check out some of Frank's video content below.
Frank LaRosa is a frequent voice in leading financial services media, where he shares insights on industry trends, advisor transitions, and the future of wealth management. Recent features include:
- “Turning Your Vision into Reality as an Entrepreneur”
– Elite Consulting Partners (January 23, 2025)Frank explores how advisors can translate entrepreneurial aspirations into actionable business growth strategies. - “The Top 5 Traits of Leading Recruiters in the Financial Services Industry”
– Elite Consulting Partners (September 20, 2024, co-authored with Philip Waxelbaum)An overview of the qualities that define effective recruiters in the financial services industry today. - “Independent Advisor Insights: Keys to Unlocking Sustainable Success”
– Elite Consulting Partners (June 18, 2024)A discussion of the long-term strategies advisors can use to strengthen client relationships and achieve sustainable business success. - “A Conversation with Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners”
– AdvisorHub (February 6, 2025)An in-depth interview covering advisor transitions, mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving role of technology and AI in wealth management.
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