Beyond Investments: Why Client Goals Always Come First with Steve Otten, CFP®, CRPC®

In this episode of the Active Advisor podcast, host Bryan Moore speaks with Steve Otten, CFP®, CRPC®, and Executive Vice President at Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, about the transition from wholesaler to independent advisor. They discuss why client goals—not investments—should drive strategy, the benefits of independence, and how experience paired with longevity has the potential to create a competitive edge. Whether you're a financial professional or an investor, this episode offers insights into building meaningful client relationships and navigating the evolving landscape of wealth management.

In this episode of the Active Advisor podcast, host Bryan Moore speaks with Steve Otten, CFP®, CRPC®, and Executive Vice President at Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, about the transition from wholesaler to independent advisor.

Join them as they discuss:

Navigating the transition from wholesaling to financial advisory
Combining Independence with Institutional Support
Client-Centric Philosophy: Letting Goals Drive Investment Decisions
Why Grey Hairs Matter: Experienced Yet Here for the Long Haul
Perspectives from being a younger-than-average advisor
Active Management: Adapting to Life's Non-Linear Nature

Steve Otten is an Executive Vice President at Seventy2 Capital, where he focuses on assisting clients in planning and pursuing retirement income designed to support their desired lifestyle. He draws on over 15 years of industry experience and professional certifications like the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Steve employs a comprehensive wealth management approach from asset accumulation, and risk management to tax-efficient strategies and legacy planning. He is well versed in alternative investments and non-correlated assets to pursue well-diversified investment strategies and work towards his clients’ goals.

Before joining Seventy Capital, he was a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company, where he was part of a team serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. AdvisorHub has recognized him as a 2023 Advisor to Watch and by Five Star Professionals as a 2023 Five Star Wealth Manager.

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Previous guests include:
1. Frank Toth, Principle, and COO at Capital Conclusions Corporation
2. Aaron Gilman, Chief Investment Officer at IFP

3. Taylor Nissi, Partner at Pleasant Street Wealth Advisors
4. Patrick Huang, CAIA and Director of Investments at Source Financial Advisors
5. Erik Strid, CFP®, ChFC®, Founding Principal at Concentus Wealth Advisors

6. Nate Lenz, CEO, and Co-Founder at Concurrent Advisors
7. Michael Collins CFA®, Founder and CEO at WinCap Financial
8. Brian Keenan CFP®, CEO and President at Keenan Financial

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:
Why Pivot from 60/40 to Dynamic Investment with Frank Toth, Principal, and COO at Capital Conclusions Corporation
HNW Investing and Busting Three Investment Myths with Aaron Gilman, Chief Investment Officer at IFP
A Deep Dive into Independent Wealth Management with Taylor Nissi, Partner at Pleasant Street Wealth Advisors

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