Kestra PWS Out Loud Podcast

Ep 11: How to Build Your Brand as Financial Advisor

Let’s talk marketing for financial advisors. In this episode we are joined by Kris Fu, CEO of Maven Bridge Capital. Our Host Rob Bartenstein, CEO of Kestra PWS, speaks with Kris who joined our platform 2 years ago. They discuss the evolution of brand building, with an emphasis on podcasting. Learn how Kris developed his client niche and advice for wirehouse advisors considering a move to independence.

Ep 10: A Former Wirehouse Advisor Shares Their Experience Transitioning to an RIA

A transition story. Matt West officially left the wirehouse to join Kestra Private Wealth Services in Fall 2022. He says change is always difficult as you dive into the unknown. Our hosts Rob Bartenstein and Scott Wilson explore what the process was like for Matt.

Ep 9: How Advisor Needs Are Evolving (And How We Support Them)

Join Robert Bartenstein and Scott Wilson on Kestra PWS Out Loud for insights and advice on the latest trends, technology, and real estate support for financial advisors.

Ep 8: How Independence Can Benefit Your Clients

For wirehouse advisors, the promise of improved flexibility and ownership has long been a draw to go independent. However, those benefits can extend to your clients as well. Free from certain wirehouse mandates, some independent advisors say they can cater their practice more towards the needs of their clientele, regardless of the size of their accounts.

Ep 7: Conversation with the C Suite - Rob Bartenstein and Scott Wilson

Kestra Private Wealth Services CEO Rob Bartenstein and COO Scott Wilson come together to discuss what factors that drove the firm's successes of 2021, along with how advisors have built and grown strong businesses after joining.

Ep 6: Kestra Private Wealth Services Advisor Roundtable

It may seem daunting to leave the perceived comfort of the wirehouse but once you take that step, you'll never want to go back. Listen as Kestra PWS CEO Rob Bartenstein speaks with three firm principles as they talk through why they made the change and how it's benefitted their practices and their lives.

Ep 5: Make The Move To Independence

Guests Bradley Saunders, Keith Brandt, and Krista Murray join KestraKPWS Out Loud to share advice about their journey to becoming independent financial advisors. Tune in to hear more about the unexpected challenges, the support that Kestra Private Wealth Services can provide, and why making the move to independence is the best move you can make.

Ep 4: Wherever The Mind Goes, The Body Will Follow

In this podcast episode, we’re speaking with Wellness Coach, Author, and former Financial Advisor, Jeff White, to discuss the importance of physical and mental fitness. Our mind and body are our greatest assets, so it’s important to understand how to best take care of ourselves long term. Maria Bethel and Rob Bartenstein lead a riveting discussion that you don’t want to miss.

Ep 3: If You Had Access to a Superpower, Would You Use It?

In this podcast session, former InStyle magazine beauty editor-turned author and health coach, Jolene Hart, will teach us how to tap into our (underrated) individual superpower– personal energy. We’ll talk about how the mind influences the body, the power of tapping into and trusting our instincts, how work and creativity go hand-in-hand, and we’ll leave each listener with three actionable steps for energetic change. You will not want to miss this powerful and inspiring episode, co-hosted by Maria Bethel and Rob Bartenstein that is sure to leave you curious about igniting your light.

Ep 2: Finding Independence with Full Service Support

In this podcast episode, Rob Bartenstein and Scott Wilson discuss what it's like to exit the wirehouse and become fully independent with the industry's premier turn-key model. Financial Professionals deserve a partner who supports you in every aspect of your transition to becoming independent. We leave you free to serve your clients with our advisor-centric infrastructure that supports you on your path to business ownership. While other independent advisors must dedicate a lot of time to office management and logistics, you'll be doing more business. And, spending more of your time the way you want.