Speaking to the OG! | Jack Firestone & Vineet Mohan | Advisor Ally Podcast 06

Описание: In the latest episode of Advisor Ally, we sat down with veteran financial advisor Jack M. Firestone, who recently retired after 37 years in wealth management and over 35 successful years at the helm of Firestone Capital Management. Jack opens up about his unexpected journey from the symphony orchestra world into finance, how he built an $800M+ client-centric advisory firm, and the secrets behind his success in cultivating multi-generational client relationships.

From embracing technology to navigating financial crises, Jack’s wisdom, humility, and vision offer timeless lessons for financial professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in building a meaningful, people-first practice.

About Jack M. Firestone

Former President & Founding Partner, Firestone Capital Management

Over 37 years in financial planning and investment advisory

Specialized in retirement planning and asset management for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals

Held the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation from 1988 to 2024

Formerly Partner at Evensky & Brown Financial Advisors

Served as CEO of several symphony orchestras and was deeply involved in arts and cultural leadership nationwide

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
06:27 – Meet Jack Firestone: From Orchestra to Finance
07:02 – Building a Firm: From Pat Evans to $800M AUM
07:25 – Managing Orchestras and Transitioning Careers
08:27 – Rejection, Resilience & Reinvention at Age 40
08:48 – Starting with Evensky & Brown (1986)
09:28 – Founding Firestone Capital & Partnering with Carol Kaufman
10:31 – How Carol Made the Firm “Rich”
11:12 – Tech in the Early Days: $795 for 20MB
12:05 – Evolution of Financial Planning Tech
12:47 – Early Partnership with Schwab Institutional
13:39 – Reaching $100M AUM Milestone
14:21 – Secret Sauce: Client-First Culture
15:12 – Multi-Generational Client Strategy
16:26 – Work-Life Balance & Hiring Philosophy
17:17 – Building a Lean, Credentialed Team
18:00 – Lifestyle Practice vs. Growth Machine
19:06 – Client Retention & Organic Growth
20:12 – Marketing Strategy: Zero Hype, All Value
21:09 – 1% Fee & Delivering True Financial Planning
22:33 – Human-Centered Advice in a Tech World
23:44 – Handling Fear During Market Crises
25:09 – Embracing and Challenging Tech
26:01 – Surviving SEC Audits & Tech Compliance
27:25 – Passive Investing & Long-Term Strategy
28:13 – Fee Structure & Transparency
29:04 – Post-Retirement Life: Advice Continues
30:31 – Full Circle: Clients Following Jack into Retirement
30:54 – Final Reflections & Farewell

Why You Should Watch

Whether you're a financial advisor, an entrepreneur, or simply navigating your own financial journey, Jack Firestone’s story is a testament to purpose-driven success. His journey is filled with valuable takeaways on perseverance, client-centricity, ethical leadership, and how to build a legacy- without burning out.

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Key Themes

Strategic career pivots, Fee-only advisory model, Multi-generational wealth planning, Technology evolution in finance, Human-first client relationships,
Lifestyle practice and sustainable business models, Post-retirement planning strategies.

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