In this episode of Profit & Practice, host Max Holvik sits down with Darci Smith, founder of Roklyn Consulting, to discuss the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of recruiting within the RIA space. While many firms lament a "talent shortage," Darci explains why the industry is actually suffering from a training shortage driven by the rise of automation and AI tools. She shares invaluable insights on how independent RIAs can leverage their unique brand stories to out-recruit larger wirehouses, the critical importance of defining clear career trajectories for support staff, and how to navigate the delicate succession planning process between G1 founders and G2 advisors.

Darci Smith is the founder of Roklyn Consulting, a boutique recruitment firm specializing in financial advisor placements. Originally building her recruiting career by helping collegiate and professional athletes transition to corporate roles, she has spent the last six years helping independent RIAs and wealth management firms optimize their talent, operations, and cultural alignment.

In this episode, we cover:

· The Training Shortage Myth

· Defining Culture Beyond the Clichés

· Avoiding the "Mini-Me" Hiring Bias

· The Crucial (and Misunderstood) CSA Role

· Spotting Candidate Red Flags

· Independent RIAs vs. Broker-Dealers

· Aligning Marketing with Recruiting

· The G1 to G2 Succession Epidemic

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Profit & Practice is hosted by Max Holvik, founder of The Advisor's CFO, a fractional CFO practice for wealth management firms.

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