Fintech Impact

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira welcomes back Corey Westphal, from Mobile Assistant. Having first appeared on the show in August 2019, Corey discusses the evolution of Mobile Assistant since his last interview, focusing on its adaptation for the future. Together, they delve into how Mobile Assistant has innovated dictation services for financial advisors, enhancing data accuracy a...

Jason interviews Ryan Eisenman, Co-founder and CEO of Arch, a revolutionary platform designed to streamline the handling of alternative investments for advisors and their back offices. Throughout the conversation, they delve deep into the challenges of managing investments in the private markets, how Arch addresses these issues by aggregating and digitizing investment data, and the broader implica...

Jason Pereira interviews Tina Powell, Partner and Chief of Community at Intention.ly, and introduces the Advisor Brand Builder tool. Designed to assist financial advisors in crafting their brand identity efficiently and effectively, the tool promises to revolutionize the branding process for financial professionals. Through their discussion, Tina Powell sheds light on the significance of strong br...

Jason Pereira welcomes Madalyn Armijo, Co-founder and COO of Dispatch, a revolutionary platform designed to seamlessly integrate multiple financial advisory systems. This discussion delves into the platform's inception, its mission to eliminate redundant data entry, and its broader impact on the financial advisory landscape. The conversation offers insightful perspectives on the future of fintech...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Jonathan Faerman, founder of Investium, a revolutionary platform that facilitates co-investing in real estate by connecting like-minded individuals. They dive into the platform's origins, its functionalities, and the value it offers to its users, illustrating how technology is transforming the way we approach real estate investment. Episo...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Emmanuel Daniel, the founder of TAB Global, to discuss his groundbreaking book "The Great Transition." This book explores the seismic shifts happening within the banking sector, propelled by the advent of digital technologies and open banking, reshaping the landscape for both consumers and financial institutions. Together, they unpack the...

Jason talks to Rohit Agarwal, Co-CEO of SORA Finance. They delve into the revolutionary platform SORA Finance, which empowers advisors to effectively manage and discuss clients' debt and debt restructuring. The episode offers a deep dive into the functionalities, challenges, and the significant impact of SORA Finance in optimizing the liabilities side of clients' balance sheets. Episode Highlights...

Jason Pereira engages Whit Lanier, CEO and Co-founder of Amplify Reviews, in a conversation about how financial advisors can harness the power of online reviews to enhance their visibility and attract more clients. Lanier delves into the transformative SEC marketing rule changes and shares his insights on the impact of positive client testimonials in the financial industry, drawing parallels from...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira speaks with Mark Gilbert, Co-founder and CEO of Zocks Communications. Zocks Communications introduces an artificial intelligence-driven meeting assistant designed specifically for financial advisors. Throughout the discussion, Gilbert delves into the origins of Zocks, its innovative approach to capturing and structuring meeting-based data, and...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Matt, the CEO of EncorEstate Plans. EncorEstate Plans is an advisor-led tool designed to assist clients in creating and implementing their estate plans seamlessly within one comprehensive system. The platform enables financial advisors to guide clients through the process of developing personalized estate plans, providing a streamlin...

Jason interviews Nicholas Palahnuk, the founder and CEO of PhilanthPro Solutions. PhilanthPro is a platform designed to assist individuals in planning and managing charitable giving at scale. The conversation highlights the challenges in catering to diverse stakeholders and expresses a shared excitement for contributing to impactful philanthropy. Episode Highlights: 01:00: Nicholas introduces Phil...

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Dave Glaser, the CEO of Dwolla, a leading digital payment solution that empowers third parties to offer streamlined and unified payment processing services. Dwolla's innovative platform facilitates efficient and secure digital transactions, revolutionizing the way businesses handle payments. Episode Highlights: 05:36: Dave delves int...

Jason interviews Cameron Howe, CEO and Co-founder of Investipal. Originally designed for DIY investors, Investipal has evolved into a versatile online platform that also serves advisors, offering enhanced tools for portfolio research and management. The conversation emphasizes Investipal's commitment to financial literacy, particularly among younger generations, and the value of remaining a calcul...

Jason interviews Tim Hewson, CEO of LegalWills, an online platform providing millions of users with a simple and accessible solution for creating legal and compliant wills. Tim discusses the importance of having a will, the challenges of estate planning, and how Legal Wills aims to demystify the process. Episode Highlights: 00:34: Tim introduces the topic of legal wills, emphasizing their signific...

Jason welcomes back Reese Harper, the CEO of Elements. It is a platform designed to provide faster and more effective financial advice. The innovative approach of Elements simplifies financial diagnostics, making it accessible to a diverse audience. The episode explores the evolving landscape of financial services and the need for simplicity and accessibility in wealth management. Episode Highligh...

Jason talks to Andres Jones, Co-founder, and CEO of Facet. It is a fintech company challenging traditional financial planning models and aims to introduce an advanced form of financial planning to underserviced markets often neglected by the industry. They use a subscription-based approach, focusing on a broader definition of financial planning beyond retirement. The company emerged in response to...

On today's episode, Jason and Guy will reflect on 51 impactful episodes of Fintech Impact. From CRM evolution to the rise of AI in finance, this conversation explores cutting-edge trends and thought-provoking discussions that shaped the year, sharing insights into cybersecurity, marketing, and innovative solutions revolutionizing the advisory landscape. Episode Highlights: 01:28: Jason shares insi...

Jason talks to Manu Smadja, CEO and Co-Founder of MPower Financing. MPower Financing is a company that specialises in lending loan to international students because they have their own specific challenges that are encountered by many people who come to a foreign country. Episode Highlights: 02:30: Manu elaborates on his realization about the ongoing challenges faced by international students, citi...

Jason talks to Ian McKenna, founder of advisersoftware.com. Ian is a guru of advisor technology in the UK and has a great lens on both the UK and technology around the world. He is here to capture his and Jason’s casual and informative discussions about the industry's past, present, and future, offering listeners a valuable perspective on the fintech landscape. Episode Highlights: 02:08: Ian intro...

Jason talks to Shalicia Harris, founder and CEO of In Charge; a platform designed to empower financial advisors in growing their businesses and fostering stronger relationships with clients. The focus is on personalized financial literacy, aiming to empower clients in making informed decisions about their money. The platform enables advisors to seamlessly create tailored campaigns, emphasizing tra...

Jason talks to Kareem Hamady, Co-Founder and CEO of AltExchange. The company is a platform that helps advisors better manage all the complexity around the issuance, management, and stewardship of alternative investments in the marketplace. Kareem provides an overview of AltExchange, a company focused on aggregation and automation technology for alternative investments (alts). The company retrieves...

Jason talks to Andrew Butt, Co-Founder and CEO of Enable. Enable is a platform for managing B2B rebates a problem that exists at scale. Andrew describes Enable as a cloud-based platform fostering collaboration among supply chain stakeholders, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, focusing on trading agreements. Episode Highlights: 01:03 Andrew shares the history of Enable, rooted i...

Jason talks to Zach Conway, co-founder and CEO of Seeds. It is a platform that allows advisers to better assess investors and personalize their portfolios in order to create a better engagement with them. Zach highlights the traditional mechanical investing process with Seeds' approach, which aims to make investing more meaningful and engaging for both the investor and the advisor. Episode Highlig...

Jason talks to Joel Bruckenstein known as the "godfather of advisor technology" in the US. Joel is the President of Technology Tool, a well-known consultant and writer in the financial advisory technology space. Joel is the President of Technology Tool, a well-known consultant and writer in the financial advisory technology space. The episode focuses on Joel's journey and how technology for financ...

On today’s episode of Fintech Impact, we have a repeated guest Aaron Klein, the co-founder and CEO of Nitrogen Wealth formerly Riskalyze. Aaron was back in April of 2019, and he has been up to quite a lot. Aaron introduces the concept of behavioral science, alluding to how clients react to financial decisions. He shares an anecdote about an advisor who realized that he was anchoring his clients' p...