From Wirehouse to RIA: Craig Robson's Transformative Journey

Model FA Podcast

In this episode of the ModelFA podcast, host David sits down with Craig Robson, the Founding Principal and Managing Director of Regent Peak Wealth Advisors. Craig shares his fascinating journey from a 25-year career at Merrill Lynch to launching his own independent RIA firm, Regent Peak Wealth Advisors. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to the independent space, the firm's unique approach to client engagement, and the importance of building a strong culture and team. In this episode:

0:01:20 Craig's experience at Merrill Lynch and the benefits of larger firms for training new advisors

0:04:30 The founding of Regent Peak Wealth Advisors and the firm's focus on serving wealth creators

0:10:51 The importance of having a resource strategy and leveraging external partners in the early stages

0:15:04 Regent Peak's growth strategy, including the consulting agreement model and proactive marketing efforts

0:27:34 The significance of the "10,000 hours" concept and the importance of focusing on core competencies

0:53:28 Craig's recommended book, "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell, and the impact it has had on his perspective

Connect with Craig:

• Website: https://www.regentpeakwealth.com

• Email: [email protected]

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regent-peak-wealth-advisors/

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