Interview with Tony Sirianni, Publisher & CEO of AdvisorHub
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About our Guest – Tony Sirianni
Tony Sirianni is a 35 year industry vet, the publisher of two of the most successful Financial Advisor magazines in the industry, and the force behind the AdvisorHub website, the number one news site for Financial Advisors. He is the host of the top rated Tony Sirianni podcast, which features the industry’s best CEOs, advisors, and thought leaders. He created an Advisor focused events business that gives thousands of advisors access and networking opportunities, along with national recognition in his annual 1,000 Advisors to Watch list. He is a consultant for Fortune 100 banks and Advisory firms, and a minority interest investor in a portfolio of RIAs. He is a founding partner in Steward Partners and Washington Wealth management, which later became Kestra Private Wealth, and a former Managing Director at 3 Wirehouse firms. Tony has a Law degree and a Masters Degree and lives in Virginia with his family.
www.AdvisorHub.com
Summary
In this conversation, Coach Gino and Super Coach interview Tony Sirianni, the publisher and CEO of Advisor Hub. Tony shares his journey of reinventing himself after experiencing financial loss and how he started Advisor Hub. They discuss the success of Advisor Hub, the importance of community, and the challenges of building an internet business. They also touch on the future of the financial advisory industry, including the impact of AI and the need for advisors to embrace change. The conversation covers topics such as building enterprise value in the RIA industry, the challenges and implications of AI in the financial industry, the importance of determination and hardship in achieving success, and the benefits of being part of a community of like-minded individuals. The guest also discusses his passion for building businesses and his plans for a new advisor services business. The conversation concludes with advice for struggling business owners and the importance of adapting to change and growing a business.
Takeaways
Tony Sirianni started Advisor Hub after experiencing financial loss and the need to reinvent himself.
The key to Advisor Hub’s success is its engaged community of financial advisors.
Advisor Hub hosts events that bring together advisors from different backgrounds and provide networking opportunities.
AI is a genuine threat to the financial advisory industry, but it can also be an enhancement if embraced and used effectively.
Advisors should focus on providing value and personalized services that AI cannot replicate. Building enterprise value is possible in the RIA industry, and there is parity with other financial firms.
The challenges and implications of AI in the financial industry are significant, and firms are trying to figure out how to incorporate it into their operations.
Determination and the ability to overcome hardship are key factors in achieving success.
Being part of a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and inspiration.
Sound Bites
“Keeping America safe for capitalism.”
“Yeah, it was fun. It’s been fun to do.”
“That’s awesome. Like in our coaching practice, we have a saying that everything’s unfolding exactly as it should and it is only unfolding to serve you.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Tony Sirianni
04:03 Embracing Change and Reinvention
06:59 The Success of Advisor Hub and the Importance of Community
10:00 Events and Networking Opportunities
14:19 Challenges and Opportunities in Building an Internet Business
19:53 Building Enterprise Value in the RIA Industry
23:05 RIAs’ Plans for AI
26:24 The Importance of Determination and Hardship in Achieving Success
29:12 The Benefits of Being Part of a Community
31:03 Building a New Advisor Services Business
35:26 Adapting to Change and Growing a Business
Tune in today and listen to our interview with Tony Sirianni and how it will give you the Slight Edge in your business.
