In this episode, Steven is joined by author and COO of Ritholz Wealth Management, Nick Maggiulli. In addition to sharing all about his new book, the Wealth Ladder, Nick dives into the details of how Ritholz added tax preparation 4 years ago and the journey they've been on since. Listen to the end as Nick and Steven share examples of how integrating tax services is about more than simply hiring or acquiring.

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Steven is joined this week by a fellow CPA, Jennifer Climo, who was an early trend setter when it came to bridging the gap between tax and financial planning. Jennifer shares her journey of seeing the value in truly comprehensive planning and the growth of her firm as their service offering has evolved. She goes into detail on how systems have made all the difference in both their value to clients and their ability to recruit and train top talent. Steven and Jennifer also discuss the recent RTS Summit and the impact it had on all attendees.

In this episode, Steven Jarvis, CPA, recaps the highlights and key takeaways from Summit 2025, where nearly 300 financial advisors came together to elevate their tax planning, client engagement, and marketing strategies. Steven shares how the event has grown into a hub for professional development, team building, and innovative tools that help advisors deliver more value to clients. From actionable steps to refining tax strategies to creating a positive client impact, Steven reflects on what made this year's summit stand out, and what's coming for Summit 2026.