{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What Works - 2,500+ Years of Experience in Financial Planning","title":"Ep 33: Building a Relationship-Driven Financial Advisory Firm from the Ground Up with Brett Bringuel","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4528,"description":"What does it really take to build a successful financial advisory business while staying grounded in your values and your clients’ best interests? In this episode, Brett Bringuel of Cast Ahead Wealth Management shares his journey from cold-calling early in his career to building an independent advisory firm centered on financial planning, relationships, and long-term client success. He reflects on lessons learned at major firms like Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, and how those experiences shaped his approach to advice, growth, and client care.\nYou’ll learn why Brett believes financial planning is where real value is created, how he transitioned into independence during a period of major uncertainty, and why he’s focused on helping business owners understand and grow their financial lives. He also breaks down his CARE client service model, the role of technology in simplifying his practice, and how resilience, referrals, and continuous learning have helped him evolve as an advisor and business owner.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oIruAcIAC1u_VxGL3L5uiu9Cq7FOAGjdvNoFCbDj1Po/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Yjc3/OGU1ZTdmZWRhMTBj/MmI2MWQzYjA4ZWYy/NDJlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}