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Mindy Diamond on Independence: Two $10M Teams Leave Wirehouses in One WeekMindy Diamond on Independence: Two $10M Teams Leave Wirehouses in One Week

What is the relevance of two $10 million-producing teams leaving Merrill within one week’s time?

In two consecutive weeks of February this year, Diamond Consultants facilitated the moves of two extraordinary Merrill teams—superstars producing over $10 million each.

Why is this so relevant that we opted to discuss it on the podcast?

Because it’s rare for any team at that production level to make a move—let alone from the same firm AND within a week of each other. 

As we’ve shared many times, and illustrated most recently in our Transition Report, advisor movement has changed over recent years—with plenty of factors driving that movement.

But there are significant and often unique motivations that drive an individual advisor or team to consider change.

Having served as guides through the due diligence and transition process for these teams, Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond share a unique assessment of each of these moves, including:

  • The main drivers for the moves—pulls vs pushes.

  • Where they moved to—and why.

  • Virtually all of the partners on both teams were lifers with Merrill—why this is significant.

  • Both teams were in major growth mode—why they would disrupt momentum.

  • Their due diligence processes—the extent in time and detail.

  • And more.

It’s an episode that presents two unique case studies, with points of view on big team movement from two people who are uniquely positioned to provide a behind-the-scenes perspective.

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About the Authors

Mindy Diamond

Columnist: Career Moves, CEO, Diamond Consultants

https://www.diamond-consultants.com/

Mindy started Diamond Consultants in 1998 from her bedroom floor—and today it’s known as one of the leading consulting and recruiting firms for the industry’s top financial advisors. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experience, the firm employs a unique relationship-driven approach that helps individuals and organizations achieve what she refers to as their “Best Business Lives.” Mindy hosts the popular podcast series Mindy Diamond on Independence, is a prolific writer and regular media contributor.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/mindy-diamond/

Louis Diamond

President, Diamond Consultants

Louis has guided many of the top teams in the industry as they’ve transitioned to other employee-model firms or launched RIA firms. And as a next-gen leader himself, Louis has a passion for representing complex multi-generational teams. His strong business acumen, refined analytical skills and objectivity also make Louis an ideal advisor to independent business owners who want to accelerate growth via mergers, acquisitions and recruiting.

A George Washington University magna cum laude graduate with a BBA degree in Finance and International Business, Louis’s resume includes roles at Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley and UBS.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/louis-diamond/