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The Perfect RIA

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Hosted by Matthew Jarvis, Micah Shilanski

The Perfect RIA podcast, hosted by Matthew Jarvis and Micah Shilanski, covers time management, advisor-client interactions and practice profitability for financial advisors. It has 940 episodes released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Perfect RIA

Reach 940 episodes of financial advisors focused on practice growth and profitability

  • Listeners are professional financial advisors who make purchasing decisions for their practices.
  • Ratings average 4.8 across 467 Apple Podcasts ratings, indicating a loyal, engaged audience.
  • Weekly-plus cadence over nearly eight years gives a long, stable back catalogue of episodes.
Best forfinancial software and tools for advisorscompliance, insurance and professional services
Watch forAudience is narrow; reach depends on advisors, so consumer campaigns will not convert well.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business60%
Personal Finance30%
Careers10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, co-hosted discussion
Tone
practical, direct
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 33 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 467 indicates the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), adjusted down for a niche professional audience, 940 episodes, and no visible sponsors; band set to 2,000 to 8,000 in view of the niche and the 2018 start.
Audience asks aboutHow can I improve profitability in my advisory practice?How do I structure client meetings to deliver more value?How can I sell or transition my practice?
Age
5%18-24
25%25-34
35%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website promote the hosts' own advisory programs and book, not third-party sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover client meetings, tax loss harvesting and practice sales with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 89 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Welcome to The Perfect RIA podcast, the ultimate resource for advisors who want to master time management, optimize advisor-client interactions, achieve unparalleled profitability, and maximize value in their practice. Hosted by industry experts Matthew Jarvis, CFP®, and Micah Shilanski, CFP®, this podcast is your blueprint for success. Matthew and Micah don't talk theory; they share what has…
The Perfect RIA's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Perfect RIA

The Perfect RIA is a podcast hosted by Matthew Jarvis and Micah Shilanski, both CFP professionals, according to the feed and the show's website. It covers time management, advisor-client interactions, practice profitability and the sale of advisory firms, with episodes often featuring guests such as practice consultants and wealth managers. The show has 940 episodes, typically released every four days, with a median length of about 28 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 467 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly US-based financial advisors, though this is an estimate and not published data. The feed and website show no third-party sponsors; the website promotes the hosts' own programs and books.

Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), so a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits financial software, compliance and professional services brands targeting independent advisors.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Perfect RIA can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Perfect RIA

How much does The Perfect RIA charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the placement requested.

What is The Perfect RIA about?

The Perfect RIA is a podcast for financial advisors covering time management, client interactions, practice profitability and selling advisory practices. Hosts Matthew Jarvis and Micah Shilanski share practical advice from their own firms.

How do I contact The Perfect RIA about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check the listing for availability and booking options.

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