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Episode 124

In this special Christmas 2025 episode, I’m joined by four standout voices to explore what it takes to identify, attract, develop, and retain the next generation of talent.

Daniel Spurgeon shares how firms can spot potential early and create intentional career pathways instead of reactive hires. Kristen Oziemkowski explains what today’s young professionals are really looking for—and how purpose, culture, and clarity drive attraction. Eric Kittner highlights the power of mentorship, in-person learning, and real responsibility in developing talent. And Matt Matrisian makes the case that long-term growth, trust, and investment are essential to retention.

Together, these conversations offer a practical roadmap for building teams that thrive well into the future.

In this episode:

• (00:00) - Intro

• (00:54) – Daniel Spurgeon on identifying potential early and building intentional career pathways

• (07:32) – Kristen Oziemkowski on attracting young professionals through purpose, culture, and clarity

• (16:53) – Eric Kittner on developing the next generation through mentorship and real responsibility

• (24:52) – Matt Matrisian on retaining talent by investing in growth, trust, and long-term vision

Links

• Daniel Spurgeon on LinkedIn

• Commonwealth Financial Services

• Kristen Oziemkowski on LinkedIn

• The Mather Group

• Eric Kittner on LinkedIn

• Moneta Group

• Matt Matrisian on LinkedIn

• Signature Estate & Investment Advisors

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• Milemarker.co

• Kyle on LinkedIn

• Jud on LinkedIn

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Kyle Van Pelt