Ep 464: Hiring A Director Of Talent To Shape The Development Of Next Generation Advisors (And The Lead Advisors Who Train Them) with Katie Calagui

Attracting and retaining top talent is one of the greatest challenges for growing advisory firms. As teams expand, success depends not just on recruiting, but on creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. This episode explores how intentional talent development and leadership coaching can help firms build thriving, future-ready teams. Katie Calagui is the owner of Katie Calagui Consulting, a coaching and consulting firm that partners with financial planning leaders to strengthen their people systems and firm culture. Listen in as Katie shares how firms can move beyond traditional HR to invest in true people development, building training, mentorship, and advancement pathways that reduce turnover and develop next-generation advisors. You'll learn the key metrics that reveal whether your talent strategy is working, common leadership blind spots, and why the best coaches don't give advice—they draw out the wisdom firm leaders already have. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/464