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Episode 49 – Financial Advisors Should Bet on Themselves – with Mike Hlavek



Mike Hlavek is the Chief Operating Officer and Founding Partner of Concurrent Advisors, an advisor-owned partnership of independent advisors affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., who work together to realize a common vision of creating a superior client experience while growing their own practices. 

In this episode of Permission to Succeed, he and Doug Heikkinen discuss why Mike created Concurrent and what is driving the amazing growth of their collaborative network of advisors. They also discuss:

  • How the Concurrent model supports its advisors’ businesses
  • Why we are seeing so many advisors moving seats and/or breaking away this year
  • Three things advisors should consider as they start the process of breaking away
  • Mike’s advice for anyone starting out on their own

Resources: Concurrent Advisors

Michael Hlavek
Financial Advisor, RJFS

Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Permission to Succeed or Doug Heikkinen. Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and are not necessarily those of Raymond James. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice.


Episode 42 – Focus on Your Core Strengths. Outsource the Rest. – with Barrett Ayers



This episode of Permission to Succeed (recorded on March 10, 2020) features Doug Heikkinen and Barrett Ayers, President of Adhesion Wealth, discussing how your P&L benefits when you build a deep understanding of your clients’ needs and goals, and how the current turmoil is actually an opportunity to pause and discuss strategies with your clients.

In this podcast, you will learn about:

  • The importance of focusing on your core strengths and outsourcing the rest of your tasks
  • Things you should consider when evaluating technology stacks for your firm, including putting everything out to RFP and hiring a consultant to make sure you get the solution you need
  • The value of saying no – a lot – so that you can say yes to things that are really important
  • Barrett’s life-long passion for fee-based independent advisors, and why he believes now may be the best time for fee-based advice in history

RESOURCES: Adhesion Wealth