In this episode of The Purpose Focused Advisor, Rob sits down with Vance Barse, founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary (YDF), to explore the critical intersections of financial planning, tax strategy, and advanced wealth management. Drawing from his decade-long experience advising top-tier private wealth teams, Vance shines a light on common yet often overlooked planning gaps—especially between taxes, investments, and estate planning—and shares why proactive collaboration among client advisors is essential. This episode goes beyond standard industry talk and touches on how advisors can blend personal passion and business growth, prioritizing meaningful client relationships and living a life aligned with their values.

Key Takeaways:

• True financial advice goes beyond managing wealth—it’s about uncovering hidden opportunities that genuinely improve clients' lives (04:50).
• Overlooking details like tax returns is akin to ignoring a roadmap; essential clues to client wellbeing are often hidden in plain sight (05:30).
• Collaboration isn't optional; it's essential. Real value emerges when advisors, CPAs, and estate planners truly unite around the client’s goals (10:45).
• Being a fiduciary isn’t a label—it's a commitment to always choosing the client's best interest, even when no one’s watching (18:20).
• Real success isn't measured solely by financial growth, but by the quality of the life you lead and the impact you have on those you love (32:10).

Vance Barse: "I wake up every day and literally never feel like I'm going to work. It's the greatest honor to help clients live their lives to the fullest."

Rob Brown: "Every day you're writing your autobiography, and it’s either one your kids and grandkids will want to read, or one that's devoid of real purpose and meaning."

About Vance Barse: Vance Barse is a wealth strategist and founder of YDF. Prior to founding YDF, Mr. Barse spent a decade consulting leading private wealth teams on how to allocate their high-net-worth clients’ capital. In that role, Vance saw firsthand that many advisors are often limited in their approach to advanced planning, thus leaving clients underserved. Vance founded YDF with a simple mission: to be authentic, transparent, and have a positive impact on the lives of clients via sophisticated planning and familial unity. The firm dutifully serves 61 families nationwide, and Vance routinely lectures at industry conferences and in financial media.

Connect with Vance Barse:

Website: http://www.yourdedicatedfiduciary.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancebarse/

Episode References:

• Truest Fan Coaching
• Business Optimization Scorecard

Connect with Rob Brown:

Website: http://truestfan.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truestfan/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truestfancoaching