Tag: Conflict-Free Advice

Background: Personal and Professional (Ep. 1)

Background: Personal and Professional (Ep. 1)

How do you know that you’re truly working for your clients and not just for a paycheck?

Join Thomas Manetta of Manetta Wealth Management as he takes you behind the scenes of financial advising without the smoke and mirrors. He shares his personal journey from trading floors to founding an independent advisory firm dedicated to conflict-free and client-first financial advice.

Thomas discusses: 

  • The challenges and realizations that prompted his shift from traditional financial firms to independence [00:01:16]
  • The impact of real-world education and formal learning in shaping his advisory philosophy [00:03:09]
  • Key lessons and experiences from his time at various firms, including the 2008 Lehman Brothers crisis [00:08:29]
  • The role of custodians like Altruist in supporting independent advisors and clients [00:12:12]
  • His mission to help other advisors embrace independence for a more fulfilling career [00:19:48]
  • And more

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Reflections on Ownership: Healing from the Past (Ep. 2)

Reflections on Ownership: Healing from the Past (Ep. 2)

What happens when a financial advisor decides to break free from corporate constraints and prioritize client interests above all? 

Thomas Manetta from Manetta Wealth Management takes you on his journey from the traditional financial world to independent advising, highlighting the cracks in the system that many clients may not even be aware of. Discover why he believes the independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) space, especially platforms like Altruist, can truly revolutionize client-advisor relationships by eliminating these conflicts.

Thomas discusses: 

  • His encounter with a notorious non-compete [00:02:33]
  • The transformation when becoming a firm owner [00:13:29]
  • Real-life stories of supporting clients through personal hardships [00:17:48]
  • Why going independent means more meaningful connections [00:18:00]
  • And more

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