How AdvizorPro Helped Scale Third-Party Recruiter, Endeavor Search Partners

Endeavor Search Partners is a third-party recruiting firm based in California, founded by Michael La Salle, a seasoned recruiter with more than a decade of industry experience. By leveraging AdvizorPro’s powerful tools and data, the firm has experienced rapid growth, building a pipeline of 895 recruiting opportunities and millions in potential revenue within just two years.

This case study highlights the pivotal role AdvizorPro’s data has played in optimizing recruitment processes and solidifying Endeavor Search Partners as a leading player in the advisor recruiting space.

Pre-AdvizorPro Data Partnership

Before launching Endeavor Search Partners, Michael built his career as a recruiter for a prominent independent broker-dealer. With a deep understanding of advisor needs—whether optimizing practice management, maximizing payouts, or building equity, he established his own recruiting firm in June 2021.

Recognizing that success required a reliable data partner, Michael partnered with AdvizorPro early on.

Recruiting Process: From Lead Generation to Traditional Recruiting

Endeavor Search Partners employs a comprehensive recruiting strategy that blends lead generation with traditional recruiting. The firm partners with a large independent broker-dealer to identify potential advisor placements nationwide, while also cultivating long-term advisor relationships.

At launch, Michael worked solo, making cold calls to lead lists generated with AdvizorPro. He recalls:

“Without the data I got from you, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything streamlined and targeted; I’d have been all over the place.” — Michael La Salle

Today, the firm’s recruiting team builds segmented lists in AdvizorPro, integrates them into Salesforce, and filters them by zip codes, affiliations, and other key criteria. Advisors are then contacted by email, with interested leads moved to in-person meetings to build rapport and understand their goals.

On average, the team manages 500 new advisor leads per day, supported by AdvizorPro’s accurate contact details, bio pages, and LinkedIn profiles. This ensures seamless outreach and highly personalized conversations.

The Power of AdvizorPro Data

For Michael and his team, AdvizorPro’s structured and timely data has been transformative. With verified email addresses, phone numbers, and other critical details, Endeavor Search Partners can confidently connect with advisors.

“AdvizorPro gives the level of data that we need and the accuracy that we need for successful recruiting.” — Michael La Salle

Beyond data accuracy, AdvizorPro’s collaborative approach has been equally valuable. Features such as “years of experience” and “years with current broker-dealer” were incorporated into the platform in response to client needs, further strengthening the partnership.

Results

The results speak for themselves:

895 recruiting opportunities in the pipeline
10% close ratio
Millions in potential revenue

One standout success was moving a team with $1.3 billion in AUM, cementing Endeavor Search Partners as one of the largest third-party recruiters for a leading independent broker-dealer.

“It’s significant what we’re doing here—a lot of business, a lot of volume, and it’s all using your data. It all starts with what you guys have!” — Michael La Salle

Related reading: Advisor Demographics Report 2025.

AdvizorPro as a Recruiting Growth Partner

Michael credits Endeavor Search Partners’ rapid scale to the combination of team effort, industry relationships, and a true data partnership with AdvizorPro.

“I’ve had multiple friends come to me thinking about starting an outside recruiting firm, and I always refer them to you—AdvizorPro!” — Michael La Salle

Through accurate data, consultative collaboration, and tools designed for growth, AdvizorPro continues to fuel Endeavor Search Partners’ success in a highly competitive recruiting market.

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