The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: From “Overservicing” Clients to Building a $1B RIA

Published on June 18, 2026

Michael Smith, Managing Partner and Founder at Emerald Advisors, shares how a client-first philosophy, niche specialization and independence helped his firm grow from $385mm to more than $1B in assets.

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