The Perfect RIA
Matthew Jarvis, CFP® & Micah Shilanski, CFP®
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.
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.
Episodes
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Jun 29, 2023 • 38min
Leaders You Shouldn't Follow
Are you the type of leader who wants to be liked, and you'll do everything to make that a reality? What if, by doing that, you're destroying your organization? In today's episode, Jamie shares the worst type of leader and the consequences of creating an environment where your team has no accountability. https://bit.ly/46mMLzY
Jun 28, 2023 • 24min
Core Values With Guest Ross Welte
Striving for perfection is wonderful, but is it stopping you from moving forward in your business? In today's episode, Matt is joined by Ross Welte from 5 Stone Financial Group to talk about why choosing to take action helps you to keep improving. Ross will also share how he and his business partner use core values as a filter for every business decision that they make, including which clients they choose to work with. https://bit.ly/43IcS2E
Jun 26, 2023 • 32min
Why Are 50 Clients Too Many? [Episode 210]
If an advisor says that it's only possible to serve a certain number of clients, would you believe them? Instead, you should consider where that and any other limiting beliefs come from. On today's episode, Matt and Micah shut down the idea that advisors can only have a certain number of clients in order to provide more service than others. Listen in as they share what numbers you need to be looking at and why it comes down to what you're solving for and being intentional. https://theperfectria.com/podcast/210
Jun 23, 2023 • 11min
Creating Content, Simplifying Taxes, and Why Words Matter
How much and what are you doing to create and prepare for sharing content? Discussing tax strategies can be hugely beneficial for your clients, but are you simplifying explanations? How much weight do you give to the words that you're using? Listen in as we recap this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this week's episodes: Creating Valuable Content [Episode 209] Making Taxes Easy with Guest Steven Jarvis Words Matter https://bit.ly/3P31k5e
Jun 22, 2023 • 35min
Words Matter
Do your clients need financial credentials to understand what you're saying because it's all industry jargon? And if you think that hitting a certain number of words per minute equals a great client meeting, you may want to adjust your goals. In today's episode, Jamie explains why what you say is so important, especially when responding to clients' questions about not outliving their income in retirement. https://bit.ly/3CdABeK
Jun 21, 2023 • 25min
Making Taxes Easy with Guest Steven Jarvis
When explaining taxes to your clients, it should be as detailed and in-depth as possible to make sure they understand it as well as you, right? How about instead, you simplify something that is complex and, in turn, empower your clients to take action? In today's episode, Matt is joined by Steven Jarvis from Retirement Tax Services to discuss why you need to focus on certain areas of tax planning and why explaining tax strategies as simple as possible and being proactive leads to a better understanding and a higher level of trust. https://bit.ly/42tNagP
Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
Creating Valuable Content [Episode 209]
Creating content is easy, right? You hit record or start typing, and then it's magic! What typically happens is you forget your ABCs as soon as you hit that record button, or the words just don't flow when you need them to. In today's episode, Matt and Micah talk through how the process of creating content, like most things, requires being intentional and putting in the reps. https://theperfectria.com/podcast/209
Jun 16, 2023 • 11min
Financial Undressing, Team Building, and Taking Criticism
Are you connected with others who have the same mindset as you that can help you understand what's really happening in your practice? Are you open to delegating to team members so that you can increase your productivity? Are you open to criticism, and are you surrounding yourself with people who push you toward success? Listen in as we recap this week's highlights and action items. Listen to this week's episodes: Why Financial Undressing Matters [Episode 208] Team Building For Financial Advisors With Guest Christine Timms Taking Criticism https://bit.ly/3qj1onb
Jun 15, 2023 • 37min
Taking Criticism
Are you a keyboard warrior or the one calling the shots from the cheap seats? Or are you constantly praising others or expecting the same in return? Criticizing from a place of judgment or for the sake of starting a fight leads you to the same place when you deliver nothing but praise…nowhere. In today's episode, Jamie explains that there's a right way and a wrong way to deliver criticism when the end goal is to focus on success. https://bit.ly/43mA1aG
Jun 14, 2023 • 21min
Team Building For Financial Advisors With Guest Christine Timms
Understanding your highest and best use so you can focus on the things you most enjoy are key to helping your growth. On today's episode, Matt is joined by former Financial Advisor Christine Timms, who is a consultant and creator of handbooks and templates to help other Financial Advisors better serve their clients. Christine shares how she grew and structured her team in a way that helped lead her to the success that she achieved and how other advisors can do the same. https://bit.ly/3IP662s
