Tag: AI

The Three Identities Every Advisor Must Master (Ep. 16)

The Three Identities Every Advisor Must Master (Ep. 16)

Many advisors excel at client service yet struggle with the demands of running and scaling a business.

In this episode, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski break down the three key identities that every advisor must recognize: advisor, business owner, and entrepreneur. They discuss how to align your time and energy with the role that drives you most, the hidden costs of “going independent,” and how AI and firm dynamics are reshaping the advisor landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • The three roles every advisor plays: advisor, business owner, and entrepreneur, and why clarity between them is vital
  • How to identify which role gives you energy and align your work accordingly
  • The real cost of independence versus tucking into an established firm
  • Why AI and technology shifts will redefine advisory roles and firm relationships
  • How mid-sized “sweet spot” firms empower advisors through flexibility and support
  • And more!

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Breaking Free with AI and Smarter Tech for Advisors (Ep. 14)

Breaking Free with AI and Smarter Tech for Advisors (Ep. 14)

Advisors today must decide whether technology will hold them back or propel them forward. Big firms often utilize AI to reduce costs, while independent advisors can leverage it to enhance efficiency and the client experience.

How can AI empower advisors instead of replacing them? How do you build a tech stack that supports growth rather than restricts it?

In this episode of The Broken Dealer, Carmine Corino and Daren Blonski delve into how AI and automation are transforming the role of advisors. They share real examples of tools that work, discuss why independence offers more autonomy, and explain how technology can elevate both practice management and client service.

Key takeaways include:

  • How AI is giving small-town advisors the capabilities of big firms
  • Why large broker-dealers restrict innovation to protect the “lowest common denominator”
  • Practical examples of AI streamlining tax planning and client onboarding
  • How independence creates wider highways for adopting tech that benefits advisors and clients
  • Why even basic tools like online scheduling can dramatically improve efficiency
  • And more

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