Short-Term Hard, Long-Term Easy: Ex-Edward Jones Advisor on Building Beyond $1B

from The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors · host Mindy Diamond

After three decades at Edward Jones, Ricky Smith realized he wanted more than growth: he wanted ownership. Now, his independent firm is 50% larger than the business he left behind.

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