• The Pros and Cons of Tiered Service Models
    Nov 21 2025

    In this conversation, Scott P. Gill and Eric Moeller discuss the complexities of managing tiered service offerings and the potential impact on client relationships.

    This episode highlights how the widening gap between service tiers can lead to feelings of undervaluation among lower-tier clients, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance and visibility across all tiers to foster positive relationships.

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    26 mins
  • Pontera: The Future of Financial Technology and Compliance
    Oct 21 2025

    In this episode, Scott P. Gill interviews Ben White, Senior Director of Public Policy at ⁠Pontera⁠, about the role of third-party platforms in financial services, regulatory scrutiny, and the importance of data aggregation for investment advisors.


    Together they discuss the implications of Texas guidance on data aggregation, the principles-based compliance approach, and the future of Pontera in providing holistic financial planning solutions for clients.

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    32 mins
  • Why the Annual Compliance Review is the Most Important Task
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode, host Scott P. Gill is joined by special guest, Kent Keister of Reliant Compliance. As experienced compliance consultants, they share the opinion that a firm's Annual Compliance Review is one of the most important tasks for a firm to complete each year. You'll learn why this fundamental task is crucial in maintaining a strong compliance program, and assists with the operations of the firm.

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    30 mins
  • Letting Go of Control to Scale Your Business
    Sep 3 2025

    Our host, Scott P. Gill, was recently featured on The Advisors Edge Podcast with Rob Jacomen & Chad Ramburg.


    They talk about going from being a solopreneur to building and scaling a successful firm, and the difficulties that business owners face when facing decisions they can't directly impact. Scott recommends having a strategy for the things you don't control and encourages swift and confident decision making to prevent bottlenecks.

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    46 mins
  • Leveraging Sub-Advisers and Third-Party Managers
    Jul 25 2025

    The use of sub-advisers and third-party managers can be a major value add for firms that offer portfolio management. However, if not implemented correctly, using an outside service could lead to regulatory examination deficiencies.


    Listen in as host Scott P. Gill and compliance consultant, Eric Moeller, talk about the three areas of compliance to consider before making changes to your firm's operations.

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    29 mins
  • Risk vs Security
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, small business and IT expert, Marc Gibson, joins host, Scott P. Gill, to talk about the difference between risk and security. It's critical for business owners to understand their separate functions, and how they each relate to a firm's compliance program.


    Marc is the CEO and Lead Strategist of DThree Technologies. Founded in 2019, their mission is to empower entrepreneurs through technology.

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    25 mins
  • Structure Through Process, Power Through Data
    Jun 6 2025

    Episode 5 of The Synergy Compliance Podcast is chock full of valuable insights from Synergy's Business Process and Systems Manager, Darian Powell. She recently sat down with host Scott P. Gill to talk about how to effectively run your firm by creating alignment between data collection and evaluation, and core processes and workflows that drive your businesses operations.

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    21 mins
  • Fostering a Culture of Compliance
    May 14 2025

    Tune in to hear Scott P. Gill chat with his long time friend and fellow compliance industry expert, Kristen Guerrero, as they talk about everything from navigating the registration process, to creating tailored compliance solutions for RIAs. Scott and Kristen share a similar consulting philosophy: ask the right questions to understand and support their clients.


    Kristen is the owner of RIA Compliance Key and recently collaborated on Beyond the Broker: Navigation Financial Advisory Independence, a guide to building a thriving, independent advisory practice.

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    24 mins