The Hunter

Kara Murphy, President and Chief Investment Officer of Kestra Investment Management, shares her remarkable journey of building a $4.3 billion investment platform from the ground up in just three and a half years. Drawing on her unique background in international relations, Kara brings a strategic perspective that goes far beyond traditional investment management. In this conversation, Kara reveals...

In this compelling conversation, George Nichols, President and CEO of the American College of Financial Services, shares his transition from a distinguished 17-year executive career at New York Life to leading one of America's oldest yet "stealthiest" academic institutions dedicated to financial services education. George candidly addresses the industry's most uncomfortable truth...

In this engaging session, financial industry pioneer Ric Edelman shares his journey from founding one of America's largest wealth advisory firms to becoming a leading advocate for blockchain technology and digital assets. Beginning with his Philadelphia roots and recent work with the Edelman Fossil Park, Ric transitions to explaining why he believes blockchain represents the most revolutionary...

Summary In this episode, Steven Clark interviews Gui Costin, Founder and CEO of Dakota, who shares his non-linear path to entrepreneurship and the principles that transformed his leadership approach. After cycling through 14 different jobs in 17 years, Gui founded Dakota to create a place where people could build long-term careers and "become the best version of themselves."  Gui discuss...

Summary In this episode, Mark Carver, Managing Director and Global Head of Equity Factors at MSCI, shares how embracing discomfort and taking calculated risks shaped his path from an aspiring lawyer to a financial services leader. From his early days at Fidelity to pioneering factor ETFs at iShares, Carver offers candid insights about learning from setbacks and the importance of taking strategic r...

Summary Ed Lopez shares his path as head of product management at VanEck, where he guides a team that has helped transform the firm from its mutual fund roots to an ETF powerhouse. Through candid discussions about product launches, team building, and business growth, Ed reveals how patience and conviction shape successful leadership decisions. His practical approach to developing new products, com...

In this conversation, Steven Clark connects with Eric Levinson, head of business development at VinaCapital, who shares his journey from the United States to Vietnam. Eric discusses his career transitions, the impact of travel on his professional life, and the unique challenges and opportunities he faced while moving to Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. He provides insights into the investment...

Summary  In this conversation, Steven Clark interviews Lee Kowarski, head of distribution solutions at SS&C Technologies. They discuss Lee's background, his journey in the financial services industry, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. They also touch on topics such as the evolution of consulting firms, the impact of data and artificial intelligence, and the future of th...

Stewart Foley, founder of Insurance AUM, discusses his career in insurance asset management and the growth of his platform. He shares the importance of self-reflection and his experiences of taking time off to go on motorcycle rides for well-being. Foley also highlights the opportunities in the insurance industry and the impact of technology on insurance and asset management.   Takeaways The insur...

Bill Cashel, co-founder and head of business development for Privacore Capital, shares his career journey and insights into the financial services industry. He discusses his background, early years, and how he discovered his interest in finance. Bill also talks about his transition from wealth advisory to distribution and his experience at AQR. He expresses his optimism for the future of financial...

INTRODUCING The Hunter podcast which is dedicated to highlighting leadership insights from top-tier executives within the financial services industry. Our show is designed for wealth and asset management executives, and we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of talent recruitment since 1979. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the unique demands of the wealth and asset management...