Diamond Consultants

Diamond Consultants A financial services recruiting & consulting firm that helps advisors at traditional brokerage & ind We are skilled negotiators and deal makers.

Objective guidance combined with expertise that’s unmatched in the financial services landscape: That’s the cornerstone of what we do at Diamond Consultants. Financial advisors, independent business owners and financial services firms alike consider Diamond Consultants their “go to” source for help in distilling an ever-changing industry landscape. That means guiding them through the processes of

recruitment, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning with a key focus in mind: to serve as sounding board and trusted partner for the next stage of their business lives. As one of the leading financial advisor recruiting firms, we’re known for helping advisors like you to achieve their best business lives. We objectively view your business from all angles to gain an understanding of important issues and frustrations, and ask provocative questions—the most pivotal being, “What impact are your frustrations having on your ability to serve your clients and grow your business?” The answer to that question determines when a change should be considered. If you’re ready to make a change, or simply curious, we provide unparalleled access to the universe of opportunities and customize the solution to your individual needs. Our guidance is confidential, and without obligation or cost, making us the ideal objective and trusted partner. We invite you to contact us at 908-879-1002 or visit our website for more information.

Exploring your options as an advisor can feel overwhelming.More firms. More models. More choices than ever before.Withou...
09/04/2026

Exploring your options as an advisor can feel overwhelming.
More firms. More models. More choices than ever before.

Without a clear process, due diligence can quickly turn into a series of scattered conversations that create more confusion than clarity.

That’s why a strategic approach matters.

Our guide, Conducting a Strategic Due Diligence Process: 10 Practical Tips for Financial Advisors, offers a practical checklist to help advisors navigate exploration more efficiently and focus on the questions that truly matter.

Because done the right way, due diligence isn’t just about evaluating firms.
It’s about gaining clarity on your own goals, priorities, and vision for the future.

Download the resource:
https://hubs.ly/Q04rq4vM0

Golf is much more than swinging a club to hit a ball.For those who play it seriously, it’s a lesson in discipline, prepa...
09/01/2026

Golf is much more than swinging a club to hit a ball.
For those who play it seriously, it’s a lesson in discipline, preparation, patience,
and performing under pressure.

Before helping build Certuity into a nearly $5 billion multi-family office,
Constantine Hatzivassiliou was pursuing professional golf. Those same lessons
continue to shape the way he serves clients today—and have helped fuel
remarkable organic growth built almost entirely through referrals.

Jason Diamond explores that journey, along with what it really means to become
the trusted advisor clients call when life gets complicated.

Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rndGh0

Five years ago, Matt Kilgroe and his team launched Cyndeo Wealth Partners with approximately $1.2B in client assets.Toda...
08/31/2026

Five years ago, Matt Kilgroe and his team launched Cyndeo Wealth Partners with approximately $1.2B in client assets.

Today, the firm manages $3.5B.

That’s certainly an impressive growth story—but the real story is about what happens after independence.

How do you build an organization that attracts talent?
When does outside capital make sense?
What changes when you stop thinking about running a successful practice and start building an enduring enterprise?

In the latest episode of Build, Grow & Transact, Louis Diamond sits down with Matt to explore the decisions behind Cyndeo’s next chapter—including its partnership with Rise Growth Partners and its vision for becoming a $25B firm.

If you’re interested in what it really takes to scale an advisory business, this is a conversation worth your time.

Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rn7Sk0

08/30/2026

The decision to go independent rarely happens overnight.

It's easy to look at a breakaway announcement and assume the decision was straightforward.

In reality, for most advisors, it's the culmination of months, or even years, of research, conversations and due diligence.
In this clip, Todd Stankiewicz and Joe Castiglie of SYKON Capital describe the journey from recognizing the potential of independence to determining what type of independence was right for their business.

One of the most valuable takeaways is that they didn't rush to an answer. They explored the spectrum of options, educated themselves on the tradeoffs, and allowed their thinking to evolve as the independent landscape evolved.

Their experience is an important reminder that "going independent" isn't a single destination. It's a range of models, each with different implications for ownership, autonomy and support.

The best decisions aren't made by finding the quickest path. They're made by understanding all of the options first.

Watch the clip below.
Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rq1qm0

08/29/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about independence? That you're on your own.

For many advisors exploring a move, there's an assumption that leaving a wirehouse means leaving behind the community, collaboration and support they've come to value.

In reality, many advisors discover the opposite.

In this clip from our conversation with Todd Stankiewicz and Joe Castiglie of SYKON Capital, they describe one of the biggest surprises after launching their independent RIA: the willingness of other independent firms to openly share ideas, best practices and lessons learned.

It speaks to an important distinction. Competition and collaboration aren't mutually exclusive. In many corners of the independent space, firms recognize that elevating the profession benefits everyone.

Whether independence is the right path depends on the goals of each advisor and each business. But understanding the realities, rather than relying on assumptions, is an important part of making an informed decision.

Watch the clip below.
Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rq03c0

The wealth management industry has never offered more choices for advisors.Wirehouses. Regionals. Boutiques. Independent...
08/28/2026

The wealth management industry has never offered more choices for advisors.

Wirehouses. Regionals. Boutiques. Independent broker-dealers. RIAs. Supported independence.

With so many models available today, it can be difficult to see how they all fit together or where your current firm truly sits in the broader landscape.

That’s why we created The Wealth Management Landscape: At a Glance—a visual continuum designed to help advisors quickly understand the different channels, compare their key characteristics, and see how the industry has evolved.

Because gaining perspective on the full range of options is often the first step toward making smarter career decisions.

Download the infographic:
https://hubs.ly/Q04rq3x10

Is your current firm still the right fit—for where you’re headed next?With advisor movement reaching record highs in 202...
08/26/2026

Is your current firm still the right fit—for where you’re headed next?

With advisor movement reaching record highs in 2025, the latest Advisor Transition Report offers a clear view into what’s driving change—and what it means for your business in 2026.

From deal evolution to model shifts to retention strategies, it’s all here—grounded in real data, not headlines.

More clarity. Less guesswork.

📥 Download your copy:
https://hubs.ly/Q04rpG_D0

Sustained growth in wealth management rarely happens by accident.In his latest piece, Jason Diamond explores how the ind...
08/25/2026

Sustained growth in wealth management rarely happens by accident.

In his latest piece, Jason Diamond explores how the industry’s top advisors are building businesses designed to last, not just grow with the markets.

From professionalizing operations and building next-generation talent to planning succession long before it’s needed, the most durable firms take a deliberate, long-term approach to growth.

Five practices that separate the most resilient advisory businesses from the rest.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04rpGW-0

Building an RIA means making hundreds of decisions.But four of them influence nearly everything that follows.Our new RIA...
08/24/2026

Building an RIA means making hundreds of decisions.

But four of them influence nearly everything that follows.

Our new RIA Builder’s Blueprint breaks down four foundational pillars of a strong independent firm:
→ Business model
→ Technology
→ Custodian
→ Transition

Whether you’re actively considering independence or simply want to better understand what it takes to build an RIA, this is a smart place to start.

Download The RIA Builder’s Blueprint:
https://hubs.ly/Q04tTs3H0

08/23/2026

What creates real momentum in a growing firm?

It’s not just a tactic like launching a YouTube channel or hiring great people—though those matter.

In this clip, James Conole shares the deeper driver: a mindset of constantly looking ahead.

👉 What’s the next bottleneck?
👉 What problem will show up 6–12 months from now?
👉 What can we do today to get ahead of it?

Because growth isn’t linear—it’s a series of evolving challenges:
• Lead flow creates capacity strain
• Hiring creates consistency challenges
• Scale introduces complexity

The firms that sustain momentum aren’t reacting.
They’re anticipating.

And they treat each new challenge not as friction—but as the next opportunity to build better.
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