Kick it Open - The Muriel Network Podcast
Muriel Siebert, the first woman member of the NYSE, said "When a door is hard to open and nothing else works, sometimes you just have to rear back and kick it open."
Wealth management is at a critical inflection point. Changing demographics are hitting up against traditional, stodgy attitudes and methods, and under-representation by women and people of color. We believe the industry can do better, and that it’s ready to. If you’re seeking hyper-growth, personal success and more fun in your work, this podcast is for you.
In this podcast, you'll hear the stories of advisors who are slaying it, doing things differently, and bringing new energy to their work. Many will be powerhouse women and all will be the proof you need that YOU CAN achieve your ambitions.
After decades of sluggish progress, it's time to kick the door open on advisor success AND the future of wealth management.
About the Host:
Shelby Nicholl is a 25-year corporate vet turned founder. Shelby is a consultant to advisors who are transforming their practices by breaking away to create their own independent practice or RIA, changing custodians, or making any other significant change in their business. She's also the founder of Muriel Network (www.murielnetwork.com), a think tank and digital community for women who work in wealth management.
Kick it Open - The Muriel Network Podcast
Finding the Right Culture Fit with Becca Hajjar, Managing Principal at Commonwealth
In this episode of the Kick It Open Podcast, hosts Shelby Nicholl and Iyanna Harris engage in an insightful discussion with Becca Hajjar, Managing Principal and Chief Business Development Officer of Commonwealth Financial Network.
With a wealth of experience and a commitment to driving diversity in wealth management, Becca sheds light on her journey, Commonwealth’s growth, and how advisors can evaluate a firm’s “fit factor.”
Episode Highlights:
💼 Finding Your Fit: Becca offers insights on evaluating firm culture and how advisors can assess alignment beyond business needs, looking at a firm’s “personality” to see if it truly matches their values.
⏳ Becoming “Time Merchants”: Commonwealth champions time-saving strategies that empower advisors to focus on what matters most. Becca shares how outsourcing options like PPS Select can lead to better client experiences and help advisors scale efficiently.
👩🏽🤝👨🏻 Championing Diversity: Becca’s passion for growing opportunities for women and diverse advisors shines through. Commonwealth’s initiatives, from flexible licensing paths to mentorship programs, empower new advisors to step into lead roles with confidence.
To learn more about Commonwealth: Reach out to Shelby or Iyana and check out Our Leadership Team | A Passion for Serving Our Advisors.
Articles about Commonwealth:
Commonwealth Announces Highest Recruiting Results in Its 43-Year History, with New Assets Nearly Doubling from 2021 - AdvisorHub
Women-Owned Independent RIA Moves Its Business to Commonwealth | Business Wire
We also invite you to learn more about Muriel Network and Catalyst.
Produced by Shelby Nicholl. Edited by Aaron Sherman. Marketing by Sabrina Portnoy. Graphic Design by John Gallagher.
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