What actually separates firms that grow organically from those that rely on referrals and market lift? Daniel Gilmartin discusses the launch of Catchlight’s RIA Growth Marketing Proficiency Report with Mary Kate Gulick, Founder of MK Wealth Marketing. Together, they break down what organic growth truly means, how top independent RIAs are structuring their marketing teams, …
Sustainable growth does not come from chasing every tactic available. It comes from clarity, consistency, and systems that respect how people actually make decisions. In this replay episode, Dan Gilmartin sits down with Michelle Winkles, MBA, Partner and CMO at Mission Wealth, to revisit a foundational conversation on organic growth through digital marketing. This replay …
Organic growth sounds straightforward, but for many firms it remains one of the hardest challenges to solve. What happens when client demand slows, marketing feels risky, and internal teams struggle to connect the dots across services? In this replay episode, Dan Gilmartin revisits a timely conversation with Jimmy Zhao, Partner at McKinsey, to examine what …
Partnerships, referrals, and metrics: three core themes shaping the future of organic growth in wealth management. In this episode of Grow Organically, host Dan Gilmartin sits down with Yelena Melamed, Chief Product Officer at Catchlight, to close out Season Two with a deep dive into how data, trust, and technology are transforming growth strategies. Yelena …
Growth in wealth management often comes down to trust, process, and knowing where to focus. How do you build stronger referral partnerships with accountants and custodians? How can predictive analytics and technology enhance client relationships without losing authenticity? In this episode of Grow Organically, host Dan Gilmartin speaks with Chris Thom, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, CWS, …
Organic growth has become the defining challenge and opportunity for firms in wealth management. Despite resilient demand, many firms struggle to scale sustainably in a market shaped by rising expectations and shifting client demographics. In this episode, Dan Gilmartin speaks with Jimmy Zhao, CFA, Partner at McKinsey & Company, about what’s driving (and slowing) organic …
Growth does not come from pushing harder. It comes from creating trust, education, and genuine partnership. What happens when a firm shifts from chasing transactions to scaling relationships? How does language shape culture and outcomes in financial services? In this episode, Dan Gilmartin speaks with Sophie Benander, SVP of Growth and Partnerships at SageView, about …
Organic growth in wealth management requires more than just good marketing. It demands alignment, testing, and a process-driven funnel. In this episode, Dan Gilmartin interviews John Wernz, Partner and Strategic Advisor at Mission Wealth, who shares lessons from helping firms scale from billions to tens of billions in AUM. John breaks down the stages of …
Speed matters, but connection matters more. In this episode of Grow Organically, Dan Gilmartin speaks with Caleb Stinson, Chief Marketing Officer of Exencial Wealth Advisors, about creating meaningful connections in the lead generation process. Caleb shares how pacing, personalization, and purpose-driven outreach strengthen both client relationships and firm outcomes. Caleb discusses: Why humanizing outreach conversations …
What does it take to grow a $30B wealth management firm in today’s competitive space and sustain it? In this episode of Grow Organically, Dan Gilmartin speaks with Matthew Matrisian, MBA, President of SEIA, to explore the multi-dimensional strategy behind the firm’s double-digit organic growth. Matt shares how SEIA combines personalization, strategic partnerships, and data-driven …