The WealthStack Podcast

The value of protective investments has become more evident as the traditional 60/40 portfolio allocation has continued to become less attractive. Investors are seeking alternatives that will mitigate risk regarding today’s main macro market trends, and advisors must consider a “new model portfolio” that incorporates protective investments as they become more mainstream and accessible. In this epi...

As financial planning becomes more accessible, the U.S. population is looking to become more “financially fit”. Advisors can help clients achieve this by having a deep understanding of their client’s financial situation, risk tolerance, objectives, and preferences. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with CEO and Founder of Asset-Map, Adam Ho...

RIAs who are seeking balance between evolving high-tech solutions with high-touch advisory services may need to consider a tech-forward TAMP. The TAMP model continues to be appealing to advisors because it offloads so much operational work that can take up a significant amount of time. So, how does a firm like GeoWealth support an RIA’ growth in AUM, and scale as they scale? In this episode, Shann...

After spending years in a suit and tie and feeling held back by technology within the broker-world, Derek Notman, CFP®, made the decision to take his practice completely virtual. While that was back in 2013, he has since designed a tech stack that satisfies the needs not only for his business, but one that his clients enjoy using as well. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Con...

From the metaverse to alternative investments, the future of investing is going to look very different. Alternatives have historically been reserved for institutions, as alternative asset managers targeted those who could write the biggest checks. But that’s now starting to change as tech companies look to the retail market, opening up opportunities to wealth managers, advisors, and even consumers...

Investors are looking for more complex advice, so how is technology helping bridge the gap in areas of financial planning that are currently underserved, like estate and tax planning?  In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with Andrew Altfest, CFP®, CEO and Founder of FP Alpha , to learn how his firm is empowering advisors to identify more actionable...

The fixed income market is 30x larger than the equity market, but while 92% of equities trade electronically, fixed income continues to be dominated by voice trades and manual processes. Fortunately, a technological shift is happening as automation is having a profound impact on the fixed income market, with workflow efficiency being top of mind.  In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of Wealth...

Time. It’s the one thing advisors need more of, and fortunately, Catchlight is on a mission to save advisors time and help them reach their top leads quicker. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with Yelena Melamed, Head of Product and Co-Founder, Catchlight Insights LLC, about how financial advisors can scale and grow organically through the use o...

Financial advisors are struggling to meet client demands in a post-pandemic, virtual world. Research shows that investors want more virtual services, and a one-size-fits-all service model does not work anymore. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with Rob Roquitte, Founder and CEO of eCIO, which is powered by eVestech, a virtual communication hub f...

To help practices monitor, measure, protect and grow their business, FP Transitions provides a valuation driven by customized benchmarks against 50 to 60 key performance indicators. The end result is enabling wealth managers to achieve their goals for mergers and acquisitions, enterprise development, valuation, and growth.  In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Soluti...

The SEC’s new marketing rule resulted in sweeping changes to how firms can market themselves and interact with investors. Fortunately, modernization of archaic regulations has seen digital platforms take the lead to meet compliance demands. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, speaks with Brian Thorp, Founder and CEO of Wealthtender, aka, the “Yelp” for fi...

Over the last year, the wealth management industry has faced extraordinary market conditions and macro-economic challenges, causing many firms to reconsider their operational strategies. New technology options and investment opportunities are all disrupting the status quo, so it’s critical to pay attention to the subtle yet dramatic changes happening in the independent wealth space that will shape...

Financial advisors have a plethora of options when it comes to building their tech stack. But, how can they ultimately leverage new technology to deliver a meaningful client experience? In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with Jason Pereira, an award-winning financial planner, entrepreneur, and fintech expert, on how every part of the client experi...

Many firms are sitting on a plethora of data, but have struggled to unlock the true value of it all. Integration enables (often disparate) systems to communicate with each other, and data integration is key to delivering high-quality client and advisor experiences. By centralizing all of the data, firms can gain a holistic view and understanding of their clients and portfolios, which ultimately le...

What’s in a name? Acting as a “bridge” to better retirement, Pontera enables retirement savers to get help managing their 401(k) from their trusted advisor.  In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, is joined by Nicole Zheng, CMO of Pontera, to talk about how their secure and seamless platform allows advisors to monitor and trade 401(k), 403(b), and other held...

The ultimate objective to create an end-to-end, holistic wealth management experience seems simple in theory, but it continues to be difficult for the wealth management industry to execute on. Fortunately, BetaNXT is hyper-focused on solving customers’ most demanding integration challenges with flexible, efficient, connected solutions that anticipate their changing needs. In this episode, Sh...

Summary Bento Engine said it best: Even the best advice, delivered at the wrong time, can fall flat. Financial advice delivered too early – or worse, too late – can have the opposite effect of its intention. In order to truly help their clients, and therefore improve engagement, loyalty and retention, advisors need to offer advice when it actually matters. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director...

Would you rather walk through 37,000 different financial scenarios with your clients or review a one page sheet simplifying the financial plan? Not to mention having the ability to showcase what really matters to your clients. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, is joined by Carl Richards, chief brand officer of Elements, in discussing how the company pro...

RIAs need to find ways to continue to be profitable and scale, even when the markets aren’t offering much growth. While technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, with new products and services being introduced every year, advisors still need to utilize the right technology to improve workflows within their business. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Solutions,...

As an advisor, your clients don’t necessarily care about what CRM tool or planning software you use. They care about HOW you use that technology to engage them and help live their best life. In other words, it is time to shift your focus from product-centric to client-centric! In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, speaks with Santiago Burridge, CEO and Co-F...

Technology innovations continue to shake up the wealth management industry. More than ever, advisors need to be aware of the solutions and tools available, and how they’re ultimately impacting the financial planning space. In this episode, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, is joined by Davis Janowski, Senior Technology Editor at WealthManagement.com. Shannon and Davis e...

As more individuals enter and approach retirement, the role of a financial advisor is changing rapidly. An increasing number of clients need their advisors to act as “personal risk managers” and focus on downside protection and stability, vs. growth and outperformance.  To learn more about this evolution, Mark Bruno, Managing Director of Wealth Management at Informa, is joined by Rick Bookstaber,...

Cryptocurrency is a hot topic with many investors – yet, financial advisors are still in the early stages of learning and navigating the evolving world of crypto and digital assets.  Mark Bruno, Managing Director of Wealth Management at Informa, is joined on the WealthStack Podcast by Ben Cruikshank, Head of Flourish, in discussing the growing role of cryptocurrency within financial and reti...

Are investors outpacing advisors in their understanding of crypto and digital assets? 16% of advisors say they recommend bitcoin and other digital assets, yet 24% of American adults own crypto. It’s important for financial advisors to overcome this gap as the number of digital assets in the market continues to grow and the asset class increases in popularity. Mark Bruno, Managing Director of Wealt...

Innovation and adoption of technology are rapidly redefining the way financial advisors work with clients – and are revolutionizing the wealth management industry.  One of the most experienced and knowledgeable voices in the wealth management and WealthTech industries — Lori Hardwick, CEO of Red Rock Strategic Partner — stopped by the WealthStack podcast to highlight the developm...