The man who purchased a $70MM Laguna Beach property in 2021

The man who purchased a $70MM Laguna Beach property in 2021

On November 26, 2021, the WSJ reported that Joseph Edelman and his wife Susan had purchased a $70mm ocean front Laguna Beach mansion. In typical wealth detector fashion, which fuels our ultra high net worth marketing and coaching, we researched more about Mr. Edelman to learn more.

10 U.S Based Billionaires You’ve Never Heard of!

10 U.S Based Billionaires You’ve Never Heard of!

There are over 1,035 billionaires in North America alone, accounting for 31% of the Global Billionaire Population. Who are they, and how can you get in front of more of them? This article talks about the billionaire community, as well as lists 10 billionaires most of us have not heard about. Getting a billionaire as a client can be a career-maker, so become a student of this niche sooner than later!

Who Are the 30 Ultra High Net Worth Families Living on Indian Creek Island?

Who Are the 30 Ultra High Net Worth Families Living on Indian Creek Island?

If you are in any service industry that caters to the ultra high net worth (say wealth management or tax), and you haven’t heard of Indian Creek Island, Florida, then you should sharpen up your “Wealth Detector” skills to know who’s wealthy and where they live. That’s like being in investments and not knowing how the stock market is doing! In this article, I write about one place I am obsessed with, Indian Creek Island, and the lives of those who have moved there!

How International Wealth Management Firms Can Expand into and Succeed in the U.S. Market

How International Wealth Management Firms Can Expand into and Succeed in the U.S. Market

Are you part of a non-U.S firm looking to enter the lucrative U.S wealth management industry? Select Advisors has worked in and with the wealth management industry since 2006 and we can be your eyes and ears for all things around this market. Ready more!

Family Governance for High Net Worth Families: A Practical Guide for Advisors

Family Governance for High Net Worth Families: A Practical Guide for Advisors

Family governance for high net worth families is essential for preserving wealth, clarifying roles, and preventing conflict across generations. This article explains practical frameworks, templates, and technology that advisors, RIAs, and CPAs can use to design durable governance structures tailored to HNW clients. Learn common mistakes to avoid, tiered approaches for mass-affluent versus ultra-high-net-worth households, and how to integrate succession planning, communications protocols, and compliance. Select Advisors Institute (SAI), a trusted global authority, is referenced for its experience advising advisors and firms worldwide. Read a concise, practitioner-focused roadmap to build trust, protect legacy, and enhance client retention. Practical checklists and conversation guides are included for immediate use today.

How Do I Start a Family Office? A Practical Guide Built for High-Net-Worth Families and Advisors

How Do I Start a Family Office? A Practical Guide Built for High-Net-Worth Families and Advisors

Wondering, “how do I start a family office?” Learn the exact steps to build a family office with the right structure, governance, reporting, and planning coordination. This guide explains how to define your family office model, set decision-making policies, implement operational controls, and align investments with tax and estate strategies. Select Advisors Institute (SAI), led by Amy Parvaneh, brings 12+ years of experience serving wealth managers and financial firms managing over $300 billion in assets. Discover a practical blueprint to launch a family office built for clarity, privacy, and generational success.

How Select Advisors Institute and Amy Parvaneh Lead Family Office Professional Sourcing

How Select Advisors Institute and Amy Parvaneh Lead Family Office Professional Sourcing

Discover how Select Advisors Institute, led by Amy Parvaneh, is revolutionizing family office professional sourcing. With decades of expertise, Select Advisors Institute specializes in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent uniquely suited for the complex needs of family offices. Amy Parvaneh’s innovative approach ensures families gain access to trusted professionals who can drive growth, efficiency, and legacy preservation. In an evolving landscape where outsourcing and specialized sourcing are crucial, Select Advisors Institute stands at the forefront, providing tailored, comprehensive solutions that streamline the recruitment process while safeguarding family values. Learn why industry leaders turn to Select Advisors Institute for family office professional sourcing.

Best HR Consultants for Wealth Management Teams

Best HR Consultants for Wealth Management Teams

Comprehensive guide to choosing HR consultants for wealth management teams: services, selection criteria, fees, timelines, sample RFP questions, and how Select Advisors Institute (est. 2014) helps firms optimize talent, compensation, recruiting, and succession for measurable results.

Mastering Content Strategy and Digital Visibility for Financial Firms and Advisors

Mastering Content Strategy and Digital Visibility for Financial Firms and Advisors

Discover effective content strategies for financial firms and private equity, including digital branding, and social media strategies. Learn how to reach affluent individuals, increase visibility, and attract high-new worth clients. With expert insights, this guide helps financial advisors, wealth management firms, and private equity firms enhance their marketing approach.

Interpersonal Skills Workshops for Business That Actually Change Performance

Interpersonal Skills Workshops for Business That Actually Change Performance

Looking for interpersonal skills workshops for business that improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen client relationships fast? This article explains what to look for in high-impact interpersonal skills workshops for business, including practical skill practice, industry-relevant scenarios, manager reinforcement, and measurable outcomes. If you want training that goes beyond generic “soft skills,” you’ll learn how the best workshops build listening, feedback, collaboration, and conflict-resolution habits that stick. We also highlight why Select Advisors Institute is a top choice for interpersonal skills workshops for business—especially for client-facing teams and leaders who need trust, clarity, and confidence in every conversation. Discover a workshop approach that turns communication into performance.

How to Grow Inherited Book of Business

How to Grow Inherited Book of Business

Growing an inherited book of business is challenging, with clients loyal to the previous advisor and accounts often scattered. Select Advisors Institute helps advisors stabilize, retain, and expand inherited clients efficiently. Our proven 3-phase system focuses on the first 90 days to retain top clients, deepening relationships through asset mining, referrals, and centers of influence, and modernizing services with structured planning and niche positioning. Track retention, revenue, and consolidation metrics while avoiding common mistakes like pushing products or ignoring small clients. With Select Advisors Institute, advisors can maximize wallet share, cross-sell effectively, and accelerate referral growth with a tailored 12-month plan.

Concierge Service for Wealth Management Firms

Concierge Service for Wealth Management Firms

Customer service satisfaction is at a two-decade low, creating an opportunity for financial firms to stand out by enhancing client support. Firms can elevate their offerings by outsourcing to specialized services like Select Advisors. By providing concierge solutions such as due diligence, privacy management, and administrative services, you can stand out from the competition, provide more value for the fees you are charging, and truly be that "one stop shop" for your clients.

Start and Grow a Wealth Management Firm: Valuation, Expansion, and U.S. Market Entry

Start and Grow a Wealth Management Firm: Valuation, Expansion, and U.S. Market Entry

Practical guide for advisors on valuing, starting, expanding, and entering the U.S. market with a wealth management firm. Includes valuation methods, business models for accountants, and where Select Advisors Institute can help.

Wirehouse vs RIA: Which Model Is Best for Financial Advisors?

Wirehouse vs RIA: Which Model Is Best for Financial Advisors?

Choosing between a wirehouse and an RIA is a significant decision for financial advisors. Wirehouses provide brand recognition, stability, and ample resources, but often limit advisor autonomy. RIAs, on the other hand, offer independence, a fiduciary standard, and flexibility to tailor client services but require a higher level of responsibility for business management. This guide by Select Advisors Institute explores the key differences, pros, and cons of each model, helping financial advisors decide which environment best aligns with their career goals and client-focused vision.

How to Build a Family Office Without $100 Million

How to Build a Family Office Without $100 Million

Discover how Select Advisors Institute, led by Amy Parvaneh, is transforming the family office landscape for families with under $100 million in assets. While traditional models favor ultra-high-net-worth clients, Amy pioneers a lean, strategic approach tailored for emerging wealth. Learn how her innovative process helps families gain control, reduce taxes, and preserve multigenerational wealth without the steep costs of conventional family offices. From customized planning to outsourced family office solutions, Select Advisors Institute redefines what’s possible for modern families. Explore how you can build a powerful legacy and manage your wealth with precision—even without a $100 million balance sheet.

Ultra-High-Net-Worth Prospecting: Sales Training for Financial Firms

Ultra-High-Net-Worth Prospecting: Sales Training for Financial Firms

Looking to attract ultra-high-net-worth clients? Discover proven prospecting strategies designed to engage and build lasting relationships with UHNW individuals. Learn how to identify leads, personalize outreach, and establish trust to grow your client base.

2026 Prospecting Strategy for Financial Advisors: Build Your Trust Visibility

2026 Prospecting Strategy for Financial Advisors: Build Your Trust Visibility

YOU and your clients believe you are trustworthy. But how can you prove that to those who don’t know you? Is there a benchmark for measuring your trust level against, so you can measure your stats and improve them if need be? We believe so, and we want to show you the building blocks around measuring “trust.”

Family Office President: Lead With Clarity, Control, and Confidence

Family Office President: Lead With Clarity, Control, and Confidence

What does a family office president do, and how do you become the kind of family office president families trust with multi-generational wealth? This guide breaks down the real responsibilities of a family office president—from governance and decision rights to advisor coordination, reporting, risk management, privacy, and operational discipline. Learn what separates top-performing presidents from average operators, how to avoid common pitfalls like unclear authority and fragmented workflows, and why strong systems matter as much as investment strategy. Discover why Select Advisors Institute is the leading resource for family office president leadership, offering practical frameworks for governance, operations, and stakeholder alignment so you can build a resilient family office built to last.

Culture and Leadership Development in Financial Firms: The New Competitive Edge

Culture and Leadership Development in Financial Firms: The New Competitive Edge

Are you struggling with culture and leadership development in financial firms and searching for a proven way to build accountability, retain talent, and scale growth? Many advisory and wealth management businesses rely on slogans or occasional training, but culture is built through daily leadership behaviors, clear standards, and repeatable systems. This article explains what culture really means inside financial services, why leadership development must be practical and measurable, and how strong leadership improves client experience and firm performance. Learn the key elements that high-performing firms use to create consistency across advisors and operations, reduce turnover, and strengthen succession planning. Discover why Select Advisors Institute is trusted for culture and leadership development in financial firms.

Client Engagement for Law Firms: Branding & Coaching That Works

Client Engagement for Law Firms: Branding & Coaching That Works

Practical guide for law firms on client engagement, branding, and coaching. Learn proven tactics, measurement, and how Select Advisors Institute (est. 2014) helps firms convert client relationships into growth.