A FireSide podcast
Head to Head
Real stories from financial advisors
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A FireSide podcast
Head to Head
Real stories from financial advisors
Subscribe to Apple podcasts | Follow on Spotify |
Subscribe to Apple podcasts Follow on Spotify |

Series overview
Co-Heads of U.S. Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson know that no path to success is linear. That’s why they started Head to Head, a podcast highlighting top financial advisors across the country, to learn the tips and tricks that got them where they are today. You’ll hear the real stories, the wins and the failures, and uncover ways you, too, can go head-to-head with the industry’s best.
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Hosts
Kirsten Pickens
Co-Head of U.S. Distribution,
FS Investments
Kirsten Pickens oversees the firm’s National Accounts, Marketing, Investment Research and Fund Communications functions.
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Ryan Robertson
Co-Head of U.S. Distribution,
FS Investments
Ryan Robertson oversees all external and internal sales professionals across the firm’s expanding distribution platform.
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Featured guest

Cheryl Young,
CFP®, ChFC®, CPM®
Private Advisor at Rockefeller Global Family Office
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Additional podcast series by FS Investments
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From our top minds to your ears. Get the latest takes on market outlooks, industry news and current events directly from our dedicated Investment Research team.
Listen now

Leaders Series
Straight to the C-suite. We chat with the leaders of FS Investments about goings on in the industry, their expertise and personal experiences.
Listen now
FS Thrive
Kyle Simpson, Head of Field Strategy, discusses a fresh approach to value-add through inspiring, thought-provoking interviews.
Listen now
3D Report
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