Together we rise Episode 34
Episode Summary
Dasarte Yarnway and Emlen Miles-Mattingly, two highly successful financial advisers, join Steve to talk about their newest venture: the Onyx Advisor Network. Onyx is a new company that aims to help underrepresented advisers with tools, support and community so they can thrive. Emlen and Dasarte share their stories, and the trio discuss why underrepresented advisers need affirmation and a place to call home, and how Onyx will change the complexion of wealth.
Episode Notes
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Dasarte’s Liberian lineage.
- Emlen’s path to becoming an adviser.
- Challenges that underrepresented advisers face.
- What Onyx will do for member advisers.
- Why no one should fear diversity.
- The future of Onyx.
Video Interview: https://www.investmentnews.com/video/215989
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Guest Bios:
Dasarte Yarnway is the founder and managing director of Berknell Financial Group, an innovative independent wealth management firm focused on helping founders and professionals in tech design their best lives.
Emlen Miles-Mattingly is the CEO and founder of Gen Next Wealth. He spends much of his waking day striving to bring more value to the table for his clients, with the goal of helping them align their money with their values. Ultimately working with clients to make a lifetime of smart decisions with their resources.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry he decided to leave the large corporations and start his own independent firm. It is his passion to keep the clients best interest in mind when making recommendations. Everyday Emlen wakes up knowing he has an opportunity to learn something new and is excited to share what he has discovered with people in need of it. He has a bachelor’s in business administration and is currently enrolled in coursework to obtain the certified financial planner designation.
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