Work Ethic

When to Break Away and Build Your Own Firm | Gary Hirschberg (Aaron Wealth)

Today, we go in-depth with Gary Hirschberg, Founder and CEO of Aaron Wealth Advisors. He helps ultra high net worth families navigate the complex business of managing their wealth, always guided by the values and perspectives shaped by his roots.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

01:14 - From Archaeology to Wealth Management - How an Interest in History Shaped His Career

02:47 - Losing a Business in 4 Months and What Early Failure Taught Him

04:44 - How Fundraising Became His Entry Into the Wealth World

06:47 - Why Complexity is Overrated - “If I can’t explain it to a client, we don’t do it.”

07:56 - Why He Left Goldman to Start His Own Firm

10:26 - The Story Behind “Aaron Wealth”

13:36 - Gary’s Rigorous Interview Process for Hiring Top Advisors

14:55 - Scaling to $5B (Without Breaking the Firm)

16:28 - The Hardest Part of Scaling Culture

18:36 - How AI Will Change Wealth Management

21:00 - Work Ethic Rapid Fire Questions

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