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April 01, 2025

Building Legacies That Last with Rick Simonetti

What does it take to truly serve ultra-high-net-worth families? According to our CEO and Head of Wealth Planning, Rick Simonetti, it starts with staying faithful to the promise made to every client—offering deep expertise, seamless collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right.

On this episode of Milemarker’s “The Connected Advisor” podcast, Rick shares his perspective on the evolution of wealth management, the value of a team-based approach and why mentorship is critical to delivering a lasting impact across generations.

Explore topics by timestamp below then watch along on YouTube below to hear the latest thoughts from Rick. 



02:54 - Rick's money moment and early career lessons
05:50 - CPA firms vs. wealth management: business model breakdown
10:45 - Why collaboration with attorneys and CPAs is critical
16:35 - Why “faithfulness” became the foundation of Fidelis Capital
19:40 - Succession by design: mentorship & developing next-gen advisors
26:55 - Crafting custom solutions for ultra-high-net-worth families
32:24 - The power of integration: inside Fidelis’ team-based model
36:30 - How Fidelis Capital earns trust
42:32 - Rick’s vision for the future of UHNW wealth planning

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