<h3>A Special Industry Update, With Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond</h3> <h3>Overview</h3> <p><em>Jason and Mindy Diamond revisit the transition playbook, this time focused on how advisor priorities are shifting. From AI and enterprise value to stability and flexibility, they unpack what’s changing in due diligence and what it means for advisors evaluating their next move. </em></p> <h3>Listen in&#8230;</h3> <p><a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03PPyKx0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>&#62;</strong> Download a transcript of this episode…</a></p> <p><i data-stringify-type="italic">NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. </i><i data-stringify-type="italic">Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation.</i></p> <h3>Watch&#8230;</h3> <p>https://youtu.be/WZbUZJZK1yc</p> <h3><b data-stringify-type="bold">About this episode&#8230;</b></h3> <p>There’s been a noticeable shift in how advisors approach decisions about their business. Not necessarily in <em>whether</em><em> </em>they’re exploring change, but in what they focus on when they do.</p> <p>A previous conversation, called <a href="https://www.diamond-consultants.com/the-advisor-transition-playbook-inside-baseball-on-due-diligence-the-move-and-everything-in-between/">The Advisor Transition Playbook</a>, covered the mechanics of a move: how due diligence works, what a transition actually entails, and how to think through the process.</p> <p>What’s become more apparent since then is that the inputs to that process are evolving. While the traditional drivers remain, additional considerations – some of which didn’t even exist a few months ago – have been layered on top. Things like:</p> <ul> <li>Artificial intelligence or AI—and not just as a tool, but as a differentiator that advisors are starting to diligence more seriously.</li> <li>Enterprise value—showing up in conversations even for advisors who don’t technically “own” their business but are thinking more critically about what they’re building over time.</li> <li>Stability, ownership, and flexibility—what happens to the firm itself, and whether advisors retain the ability to adapt again if circumstances change.</li> </ul> <p>In this episode with Mindy Diamond, she and Jason explore what they’re seeing in real-world conversations. They unpack the newer triggers of advisor movement and the impact on how decisions are being made today.</p> <p>It’s a deeper dive into what advisors should know about due diligence and transitions, with actionable advice on areas to cover and steps to take for an effective, efficient process in the new world order.</p> <p><strong><em>Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? </em></strong><a href="https://www.diamond-consultants.com/contact-us/"><strong><em>Click to contact</em></strong></a><strong><em> us or call 908-879-1002.</em></strong></p> <h3><b data-stringify-type="bold">Related Resources</b></h3> <p><strong><a href="https://www.diamond-consultants.com/the-advisor-transition-playbook-inside-baseball-on-due-diligence-the-move-and-everything-in-between/">The Advisor Transition Playbook: Inside Baseball on Due Diligence, the Move, and Everything In Between</a></strong><br />From due diligence to culture fit, client communication to deal evaluation, there’s far more to moving than meets the eye in this special Industry Update.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.diamond-consultants.com/tools-and-resources/conducting-a-strategic-due-diligence-process-10-practical-tips-for-financial-advisors/">Conducting a Strategic Due Diligence Process: 10 Practical Tips for Financial Advisors</a></strong><br />We’ve compiled these 10 tips to serve as a practical guide to navigating the process with efficiency.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.diamond-consultants.com/tools-and-resources/diamond-consultants-financial-advisor-transition-report/">The 4th Annual Advisor Transition Report</a></strong><br />A data-driven look at where advisors are moving, why they’re making changes, and what it means for your business in 2026.</p>