Financial Longevity: The MWM Educational Podcast

Michael Merlin and David North, Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, break down the headlines moving markets this quarter. They cover the oil shock from the Middle East conflict and what it means for inflation and the Fed, the AI investment cycle and where they see winners, losers, and differentiated opportunities, the reopening of the IPO market and its ripple effects on index flows, narrowing market...

In this episode of Financial Longevity , host Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management, sits down with Linda McIver, FNP-C, ABAAHP, of ÂgeBlu’s Ageless Living to explore the connection between healthspan and wealthspan. Linda shares practical, preventative strategies to help you stay energized, resilient, and in control of how you age. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital M...

In this episode of Financial Longevity host Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management, sits down with Marc Lasry, CEO of Avenue Capital Group, for an in-depth conversation on sports as an investable asset class. Lasry draws on his experience as a global investor and former NBA team owner to discuss what drives long-term value in sports franchises, the importance of media rights and fan l...

In this episode, Michael Merlin sits down with Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, to explore luxury watches through an investor’s lens. They unpack how timepieces can blend passion, craftsmanship, and long‑term value, where collecting meets capital allocation. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a...

In our latest episode, I sit down with BARDO Consulting’s co‑founders, Kacy Silverstein and Holly Ryan, to explore how behavioral health patterns can quietly enable- or disrupt- decision‑making, relationships, and legacy in ultra‑high‑net‑worth families. Drawing on decades of clinical experience in trauma, addiction, and family systems work, Kacy and Holly share how patterns like avoidance, over‑f...

Join Michael Merlin, and Head of Rockefeller Asset Management, Casey Clark, as they discuss the differences between active and passive investing, how those strategies behave in different market environments, and how Ultra-High Net Worth clients should think about these two investment disciplines. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and gues...

Join Michael Merlin and Head of Enterprise and Strategic Growth for Rockefeller Global Family Office, Michael Outlaw, as they discuss the changes in the wealth management industry over the last two decades and how a good advisor plays an essential role to UHNW clients today. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are...

Join Michael Merlin and Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss the similarities and differences between todays AI powered market environment and the dot.com era of 1999-2000. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to change without notice. The v...

Join Michael Merlin and guests Adrienne Heart, Head of Philanthropy, Rockefeller Global Family Office and Mallory Findley, Head of Family Values & Dynamics, Rockefeller Capital Management, as they discuss helping clients find the “why” in their charitable giving. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a...

Join Michael Merlin and Head of Alternative Investment Distribution for Rockefeller Capital Management, Samantha Cooper, as they discuss how UHNW clients should be protecting their wealth and how they should be thinking about investing in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Private Credit. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host a...

Join Michael Merlin as he sits down with Rockefeller Capital Management CEO, Greg Fleming, to discuss the current state of the US Economy and Markets, his views on Artificial Intelligence and his perspective on US policies toward our trading partners. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular poin...

Join Michael Merlin and Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss key topics and highlights from the second quarter of 2025. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to change without notice. The views expressed by the speakers are solely their own a...

Do you feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack, identity theft, or digital hacking? Listen in this month as April Gay, MWM Chief Operating Officer, joins Michael Merlin, MWM Founder, to give you actionable best practices to protect yourself in today’s digital world. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a partic...

Join Michael Merlin and Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss the unprecedented market volatility currently dominating today's market environment. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to change without notice. The views expressed by the sp...

Join Michael Merlin as he launches a new title for the MWM Podcast Financial Longevity .  Michael will explain financial longevity, the three financial diseases that impact most people’s financial behavior, and the four financial priorities that set you up for success with your money.  Michael’s book, Financial Longevity, will also be available March 24, 2025.  This material was prepared by Rockef...

Join Michael Merlin, Private Advisor and Founder of Merlin Wealth Management and Co-Head of MWM Asset Management, David North, as they discuss key topics and highlights during the first quarter of 2025.  This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to change without noti...

Join Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management, Tim Laffey, Head of Tax Policy and Research at Rockefeller Capital Management, and Jason Thompson, Head of Wealth Strategy at Rockefeller Capital Management, as they take a deep dive into tax policy and estate planning strategies knowing now that a Republican majority will be leading the government for the next four years. This material was...

Would you like to get one day a week back in efficiency gains?  Noted efficiency expert, Nick Sonnenberg, CEO of Leverage, talks about his CPR Framework and how it is saving businesses time and money. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular point in time and are subject to change without notice....

With everything going on around the world and here at home, it was a shock to many that the U.S. equity market and economy still exhibited such strength in the first half of 2024.  What does the rest of the year have in store?  Listen to our latest podcast episode, where MWM Head of Asset Management, Adam Compton, and I have a lively conversation about what's next for the stock market and economy...

Michael Merlin sits down with Adam Compton, Head of MWM Asset Management to discuss current market action, economic numbers, Fed policy, and the effects of inflation and geopolitical events on the U.S. stock market and MWM investment strategy holdings. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in this episode are as of a particular poi...

In Part 1 of this two-part podcast episode, Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management, Emery Bourne and April Gay, MWM Family Office Relationship Managers, and Rebecca Mineo, Head of Family Office Solutions for Rockefeller Global Family Office, dive into what makes family office services different from similar services provided in a typical wealth management relationship. They also discu...

In Part 2 of this two-part podcast episode, Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management and Rebecca Mineo, Head of Family Office Solutions for Rockefeller Global Family Office, continue their discussion of several client situations where family office solutions have proven valuable.  This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The views expressed of the host and guests in...

In this episode, Michael Merlin, Founder and Private Advisor at Merlin Wealth Management sits down with Adam Compton, SVP Head of MWM Asset Management and Adam Abramson, SVP Head of MWM High Net Worth and Corporate Services to discuss their thoughts on 3Q23, the current geopolitical environment, the current fiscal policy environment, and their potential impact on 2024 and beyond.  This material wa...

In this episode Michael Merlin, Founder and Private Advisor at Merlin Wealth Management sits down with Emiliano Roman, Strategic Advisory- Managing Director at Rockefeller Capital Management to discuss what strategic options business owners should consider when thinking about selling their business in the current market environment. This material was prepared by Rockefeller Capital Management. The...

In this episode, Michael Merlin, Founder and Private Advisor at Merlin Wealth Management sits down with Adam Compton, SVP Head of MWM Asset Management and Adam Abramson, SVP Head of MWM High Net Worth and Corporate Services to discuss their thoughts on 2Q23 and the future market environment. Two books mentioned in this episode: How to Invest by David Rubenstein Where the Money Is: Value Investing...