Episode 226 – How Hybrid RIAs Can Position Themselves for the Future and Attract Top Talent with Jeff Gonyo



Jeff Gonyo is the Senior Divisional President of Steward Partners Global Advisory. Steward Partners is an employee-owned, full-service partnership that caters to family, institutional, and multi-generational investors.  

In this podcast, Jeff Gonyo discusses the shift to independent advisory models, entrepreneurial freedom, and the firm’s unique equity ownership structure that fosters growth and collaboration.

Also discussed:

  • The evolving landscape for financial advisors, highlighting the shift from traditional wirehouses to independent advisory models.
  • The focus Steward Partners has on helping advisors transition to independence with strong infrastructure support, allowing them to manage client assets in diverse ways.
  • How the firm offers a unique entrepreneurial environment where advisors can pursue creative marketing and business growth strategies, free from the constraints of large parent companies.
  • The flexible affiliation options Steward Partners provides, including W2 and 1099 models, catering to advisors’ varying needs and goals.
  • The firm emphasizes a culture of collaboration and alignment, fostering a supportive community where every member’s growth contributes to the overall success of the organization.
  • The significant growth Steward Partners is poised for, both organically and through acquisitions, with plans to double the size of the business in the coming years.

 

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