--- title: "How Breakaway Advisors Achieve True Independence with Jason Barber" description: "For many advisors, transitioning from wirehouse firms to independent practices is not just about autonomy—it's about building a business that aligns with their…" url: https://www.milemarker.co/podcast/how-breakaway-advisors-achieve-true-independence-with-jason-barber updated: 2024-07-23 --- [Now playing](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast) [Podcast**Next Mile**](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast) [Episodes](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast)[Guests](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast/guests) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@milemarkerinc) [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connected-advisor/id1691759257) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lw8kHGnS1JJBMZLPYxc9S) Episode 53 · Jul 23, 2024 · 37 min # How Breakaway Advisors Achieve True Independence with Jason Barber [**Jason Barber***CEO & Co-Founder, Uptick Partners*](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast/guests/jason-barber) [Apple Podcasts ↗](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connected-advisor/id1691759257) [Spotify ↗](https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lw8kHGnS1JJBMZLPYxc9S) ## About this episode For many advisors, transitioning from wirehouse firms to independent practices is not just about autonomy—it's about building a business that aligns with their vision and values. However, true independence comes with its own set of challenges. To thrive, advisors need the right technology. When chosen strategically, technology becomes a key partner in building strong client relationships and delivering meaningful financial planning. In this episode of The Connected Advisor, Kyle talks with Jason Barber, CEO and Co-Founder of Uptick Partners. Jason helps advisors and investors achieve independence. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Holistic Planning, where he delivers high-quality, comprehensive, and unbiased financial advice to individuals and families. Jason talks with Kyle about how breakaway advisors achieve true independence. He shares why he left a large wirehouse, the challenges and opportunities of establishing an independent advisory firm, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals. In this episode: - \[02:01\] - Jason's money moment - \[08:12\] - What Jason learned from his time at Cutco - \[11:06\] - The similarities between selling a product and selling services - \[13:17\] - What made Jason leave wirehouse firms and start an independent RIA - \[22:58\] - Jason's concept for launching an independent RIA - \[26:57\] - The challenges of selecting the right tech stack - \[32:55\] - Jason's Milemarker Minute **Key Takeaways** - Having the right tech stack can help advisors avoid wasting time and resources. By prioritizing simplicity, functionality, and technology aligned with the firm's values, advisors can enhance client service, simplify operations, and avoid unnecessary complications. - The shift toward independence allows advisors to create a tailored and impactful advisory practice, focused on client relationships and meaningful financial planning. - Entrepreneurs in the financial advisory space have to be able to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and maintain a client-centric approach. **Quotes** \[23:06\] - "We want to provide you with the things you have to have and nothing more. As for the things you must have, we'll do a great job." ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) \[24:39\] - "There's a big opportunity to help people, and people want what we do because we actually do it and have done it ourselves." ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) \[31:37\] - "Most advisors want to log into one thing in the morning. They want to have a CRM and a portfolio management tool, they want to be able to do their billing, they want to have a built-in TAMP, and they want to have it all in one place. And that's what we've got with Advyzon." ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) **Links** - [Jason Barber on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) - [Uptick Partners](https://uptickpartners.com/) - [Holistic Planning](https://holisticplanning.com/) - [Steve Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-barber-898028102/) - [Edward Jones](https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en) - [Dell](https://www.dell.com/) - [Cutco](https://www.cutco.com/) - [Vector Marketing](https://www.vectormarketing.com/) - [Raymond James](https://www.raymondjames.com/) - [Wealthbox](https://www.wealthbox.com/) - [Advyzon](https://www.advyzon.com/) - [Nitrogen Wealth](https://nitrogenwealth.com/) - [RightCapital](https://www.rightcapital.com/) - [MoneyGuidePro](https://www.moneyguidepro.com/) - [The Holy Grail of Investing](https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Grail-Investing-Investors-Strategies/dp/1668052687) **Connect with our hosts** - [Milemarker.co](https://www.milemarker.co/) - [Kyle on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylevanpelt/) - [Jud on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/judmackrill/) **Subscribe and stay in touch** - [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected/id1691759257) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lw8kHGnS1JJBMZLPYxc9S) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@milemarkerinc) ## **Produce game-changing content with Turncast** Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at [Turncast.com](https://www.turncast.com/). ## The write-up [Listen to this week’s episode](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pzB9oNS8396EJKNmo4Isp?si=9d84544c6d864075) ## Episode 053 n this episode of Next Mile, I talk with [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/), CEO and Co-Founder of [Uptick Partners](https://uptickpartners.com/), about how breakaway advisors achieve true independence. Jason shares why he left a large wirehouse, the challenges and opportunities of establishing an independent advisory firm, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals. Jason helps advisors and investors achieve independence. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of [Holistic Planning](https://holisticplanning.com/), where he delivers high-quality, comprehensive, and unbiased financial advice to individuals and families. #### **Key Takeaways** Having the right tech stack can help advisors avoid wasting time and resources. By prioritizing simplicity, functionality, and technology aligned with the firm’s values, advisors can enhance client service, simplify operations, and avoid unnecessary complications. The shift toward independence allows advisors to create a tailored and impactful advisory practice, focused on client relationships and meaningful financial planning. Entrepreneurs in the financial advisory space have to be able to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and maintain a client-centric approach. #### **Quotes** \[23:06\] - “We want to provide you with the things you have to have and nothing more. As for the things you must have, we’ll do a great job.” ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) \[24:39\] - “There’s a big opportunity to help people, and people want what we do because we actually do it and have done it ourselves.” ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) \[31:37\] - “Most advisors want to log into one thing in the morning. They want to have a CRM and a portfolio management tool, they want to be able to do their billing, they want to have a built-in TAMP, and they want to have it all in one place. And that’s what we’ve got with Advyzon.” ~ [Jason Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) #### **Links** [Jason Barber on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarber/) [Uptick Partners](https://uptickpartners.com/) [Holistic Planning](https://holisticplanning.com/) [Steve Barber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-barber-898028102/) [Edward Jones](https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en) [Dell](https://www.dell.com/) [Cutco](https://www.cutco.com/) [Vector Marketing](https://www.vectormarketing.com/) [Raymond James](https://www.raymondjames.com/) [Wealthbox](https://www.wealthbox.com/) [Advyzon](https://www.advyzon.com/) [Nitrogen Wealth](https://nitrogenwealth.com/) [RightCapital](https://www.rightcapital.com/) [MoneyGuidePro](https://www.moneyguidepro.com/) [The Holy Grail of Investing](https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Grail-Investing-Investors-Strategies/dp/1668052687) #### **Connect with our hosts** [Milemarker.co](https://www.milemarker.co/) [Kyle on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylevanpelt/) [Jud on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/judmackrill/) #### **Subscribe and stay in touch** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected/id1691759257) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lw8kHGnS1JJBMZLPYxc9S) [YouTube](https://youtu.be/-PwRuK9OF7Q?si=hb6WB81K1fa6T-VO) **While there, please don’t forget to Download, Like, and Subscribe.** If you’d like to schedule a time to talk with me about anything we cover on our podcast or [Milemarker](https://www.milemarker.co/), [click here for 15 minutes](https://meetings.hubspot.com/kyle-van-pelt). Kyle Van Pelt [**Jason Barber***CEO & Co-Founder, Uptick Partners*](https://www.milemarker.co/podcast/guests/jason-barber) Next Mile Conversations with the people building the next era of wealth management, hosted by Kyle Van Pelt. New episodes every Tuesday. [Get the newsletter →](https://www.milemarker.co/resources/newsletter) [Talk to Milemarker →](https://www.milemarker.co/contact)