Behind the Advisor, an XYPN Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to launch, run, and grow a successful fee-only financial planning firm. Through candid conversations with industry leaders and real-life advisors, we uncover the challenges, victories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this podcast delivers the front-line insights and actionable strategies you need to build a thriving, purpose-driven firm—on your terms.

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Behind the Advisor, an XYPN Podcast, takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to launch, run, and grow a successful fee-only financial planning firm. Through candid conversations with industry leaders and real-life advisors, we uncover the challenges, victories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this podcast delivers the front-line insights and actionable strategies you need to build a thriving, purpose-driven firm—on your terms.
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Recent Episodes

June 17, 2026
Ep #417: Still Standing, Still Evolving: What 10+ Years Inside XYPN Actually Looks Like
Host Michael Kitces interviews Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial, as he shares his firm's decade-long evolution and strategies for serving diverse client needs.

June 3, 2026
Ep #416: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Advising Families Across Generations
Chad Holmes, founder of Formula Wealth, interviews with Behind the Advisor about guiding families through multi-generational wealth planning and legacy preservation.

May 20, 2026
Ep #415: Balanced PM Preview: Breaking Down Stagflation
XYPN Portfolio Analyst Joe Dunn, CFA, and Director of Investments Andrew Almeida, CFA, CFP®, interview each other about stagflation's impact on markets and investor behavior.
416 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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