The Advisor Blueprint
Join hosts Jim Atkinson and Jordan Christa on The Advisor Blueprint the essential podcast for financial advisors. Tailored for both RIA and Broker-Dealer professionals, each episode delivers actionable insights, expert strategies, and real-world guidance on the who, what, where, when, and why of advisor transitions. From evaluating new firms and navigating non-compete clauses to building your book of business and optimizing client relationships, Jim and Jordan break down every facet of the transition process.
Whether you're contemplating a move, planning for independence, or seeking to elevate your practice, The Advisor Blueprint equips you with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions and thrive in today’s dynamic financial advisory landscape.
Episodes
11 episodes
Are You a Name or Just a Number?
How Advisor Retirements Are Fueling Deals And Why Avidian Is Built For The Moment
The Hidden Downsides of Private Equity in RIAs: Why Employee-Owned Firms Are Pulling Ahead in 2026
Why Most RIAs Will Stall in 2025 (And How the Smart Ones Will Explode)
The Invisible Ladder: Why Most Succession Plans Die Before They Start
Why Succession Fails Before It Starts: Building Leaders Long Before Ownership Changes Hands
The AUM Wall Every Growing RIA Hits (and How to Break Through It)
Hiring Headaches in Wealth Management
Become Un-Ignorable: The Neuroscience Hack That Turns Advisors into Client Magnets