RIA Collective

Are you a financial advisor stuck with a firm that no longer serves your needs, fits your ideals, or gives you the flexibility to serve your clients as a true fiduciary? That is a tricky place to be, but rest assured, you’re not alone. RIA Collective Podcast is created with you in mind. We interview leaders at Registered Investment Advisory firms to learn from their wisdom and experience. It is our goal to take the fear and mystery out of going independent.Most of the industry leaders we talk with were in the exact same place you find yourself today. They too saw themselves as entrepreneurs. They became an advisor to create flexibility in their lives and help many others create financial security and peace of mind. Like you, those professionals become stifled by their captive environment. Sales quotas, proprietary products and services, the firm’s agenda, compliance, and other factors can make it difficult to grow and to act as a true fiduciary to your clients. RIA Collective podcast is hosted by Charlie Van Derven, an industry veteran who has been serving the advisor community for almost 25 years. During his time working in Financial Services, Charlie has seen trends come and go. One trend that continues with no end in sight, is the migration of advisors from the captive wire-house space to independence.The move to independence can go smoothly, or it can be a battle. Tune in to RIA Collective podcast to learn from industry leaders how to set your practice up for a smooth transition. Learn important things to consider and actions to take 3, 6, 12, or 18 months ahead of your move. Learn how to solidify key client relationships so you can retain the assets you’ve built.If you are an advisor considering a change or an industry leader who is building their firm and has wisdom to share, we would love to talk to you.Visit RIAcollective.com for more information or reach out to Charlie directly on LinkedIn. Thanks for being here.If you'd like to be a guest or connect directly with Charlie, visit https://www.riacollective.com.

Podcasting since 2022 • 67 episodes

RIA Collective

Latest Episodes

RIA Collective: Andree Mohr | Why Advisor Independence Starts With Your “Why”

What does advisor independence actually mean?In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Andree Mohr, President of Integrated Partners, to explore why the move to independence is about m...

May 18, 2026 • Episode 68 • 17:50

RIA Collective: Tyson Ray | What Advisors Don’t Know About Succession (And It Costs Them)

What if you don’t actually own your book of business?In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Tyson Ray of FORM Wealth Advisors to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in f...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 67 • 20:55

RIA Collective: Thomas Clawson | The AI CRM Changing How Advisors Build Relationships

What happens when a CRM is built for advisors with AI at its core, instead of having AI bolted on later?In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Thomas Clawson, Co-Founder of Slant...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 66 • 23:23

RIA Collective: Dennis Huergo | What Advisors Get Wrong About Growth and Independence

What does it really take to grow as a financial advisor?In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Dennis Huergo of Wealth Enhancement Group to explore the mindset, career decisions, and experiences that sh...

March 30, 2026 • Episode 65 • 15:31

RIA Collective: Sam Sova | AI Coworkers Are Changing Advisory Firms

AI is everywhere in financial services, but most advisors are only scratching the surface.In this episode of RIA Collective, host Charlie Van Derven sits down with Sam Sova, Co-Founder of Subatomic AI, to expl...

February 23, 2026 • Episode 64 • 22:48

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Charlie Van Derven

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