WealthTech on Deck

When it comes to providing financial services, it is important to remember that one size does not fit all. Not only is this important for the advisor-client relationship, but it can also lead to increased business and better outcomes for clients. As the marketplace changes, how can tax-smart investment strategies help both advisors and their clients achieve their financial goals? How can companies...

Risk occurs everywhere in the world of finance, it’s inevitable. As the global business and economic market continue to evolve, so do the risks. With businesses moving forward, how can technology integration in the wealth management industry help mitigate risks? In today’s episode, Jack talks with Tricia Rothschild, Vice-Chair at the CFA Institute Board of Governors, Board member at Riskalyze, and...

Rebalancing is one of the most important tasks performed by financial advisors. But in an increasingly complex world where markets are moving faster, clients are not the only ones who need guidance. Advisors need solutions to overcome roadblocks that impede their ability to provide the best service to their clients. With the right technology, advisory firms are able to reduce the time needed to re...

Technological disruptions have revolutionized the way financial institutions serve their clients. Integrating technology into financial systems not only strengthens product, but also creates a seamless ecosystem across the wealth management spectrum. In today’s episode, Jack talks with Ben Huneke, Managing Director and Head of the Investments Solutions Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Be...

In today’s episode, Jack talks with David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners. David has been a pioneer in creating products, platforms, and distribution systems that help RIAs implement appropriate annuity products into household portfolios. David’s wealth of experience goes all the way back to his first job as CMO at Telebank, the first internet bank. David talks with Jack about the i...

The choices people make about their financial future are some of the most important decisions in their lives. Knowledge and experience affect decision-making, but so do emotional and cognitive biases. How can people overcome their biases and achieve their financial objectives? In today’s episode, Jack talks with Jess Liberi, Head of Product at eMoney Advisor, and Michael Liersch, Head of Advice &...

Risk has always been a part of financial advice and strategy. But what does it really entail, both for advisors and for their clients? In today’s episode, Jack talks with Aaron Klein, Co-Founder & CEO of Riskalyze. Aaron is an innovator in helping advisors and clients understand and manage risk. He started Riskalyze a decade ago with a small team and invented risk solutions like the Risk Number an...

In this episode, Jack talks with Christina Townsend, Managing Director and Head of Relationship Management, Consulting, and Platform Strategy at BNY Mellon’s Pershing. Christina coaches RIA firms on how to make smart technology decisions and how to devise strategies to strengthen their relationships with investors. For more than two decades with Pershing, Christina was able to work directly with c...

In this episode, Jack continues his conversation with Jasmine Jirele, President and CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. A primary component of Jasmine’s approach to her newly appointed CEO role is her focus on building great teams. Having a cross-functional background, she’s seen the benefit of having the right people in the right roles to leverage opportunities appropriately....

In this episode, Jack talks with Jasmine Jirele, President and CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. As the head of one of the most successful insurance companies in the country, Jasmine brings a fresh take to the CEO role as she brings the company into its next phase. Jasmine committed much of her career to financial services and eventually landed her dream job as the Chief Grow...

This time of year often calls for reflection. As we look back on 2021 and to the year ahead, we’re flipping the script and handing LifeYield’s VP of Marketing Matt Nollman the reins. Today, Matt interviews our regular host Jack Sharry as well as guest Mark Hoffman, CEO and Founder of LifeYield.  Due to the pandemic and a rapidly shifting demographic, firms have had to react quickly to meet new and...

In this episode, Jack talks with Brian Ross, CEO of Flyer Financial Technologies. Brian started as an engineer with JPL and NASA, but has always been interested in fintech. At BlackRock he helped build a software company that specialized in commercial mortgage-backed securities and commercial loans. Now, with Flyer, Brian is focused on building trading technology that brings together major custodi...

In this episode, Jack and co-host Steve Zuschin talk with Rose Palazzo, Group Head at Envestnet | MoneyGuide.  As the former Head of Financial Planning at Morgan Stanley, Rose helped develop the leading technology required to make UMH a reality for RIAs and larger firms alike. Her approach to knowing when to buy or build technology and evaluating partners allowed for rapid and effective developmen...

In this episode, Jack talks with Tricia Haskins, head of technology and platform consulting at Fidelity Investments. Tricia is an influential and thought-provoking leader in the wealth management industry. Her passion to help businesses innovate, scale, and better engage with clients goes beyond the walls of Fidelity. As a keynote speaker, Tricia is well-known for always bringing the industry up t...

In this episode, Jack talks with Steve Zuschin,  Executive Vice President at LifeYield. From years of experience in sales and finance management, Steve has mastered the art of client engagement and has a deep understanding of client needs and wants. Through technology and tools, he and his team at LifeYield create statistics that can help provide the best solutions for clients. Steve talks with Ja...

In this episode, Jack talks with returning guest, Steve Gresham. Steve is the CEO of The Executive Project, a consulting firm that provides tools and training for financial advisors.  As an industry leader, Steve has spent time in many different roles. Outside the office, he is an ardent advocate for rethinking, reimagining, and restructuring the concept of retirement. Steve has been a long-time p...

In this episode, Jack talks with Nicole Casperson, FinTech reporter for InvestmentNews. Nicole is well-known for covering innovation and wealth tech trends in finance. Recently, she has been developing strategic innovations in UMH. Prior to her experience in fintech, Nicole wrote for trade publications in the housing and mortgage industry.  Jack and Nicole talk about the importance of cyber securi...

In this episode, Jack talks with Noreen Beaman, President of Orion Advisor Solutions. It’s been a year since the Brinker and Orion merger and Noreen is already harvesting the fruits of her efforts. The open-architecture experience she’s bringing to the table is creating an exciting ecosystem for engaging with advisors. She's thrilled to be at the forefront of advisor empowerment and wants to advoc...

In this episode, Jack talks with Executive Vice President of Product Development at LifeYield, Martin Cowley. Martin is one of the pioneers in building UMH solutions in the industry. Through technology, he's been developing the most efficient and effective ways to improve outcomes for clients.  Martin and Jack discuss the benefits of UMH implementation on asset allocation, tax drag minimization, a...

In this episode, Jack talks with Dana D’Auria, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Envestnet, Inc. Dana is an all-around leader at Envestnet, overseeing investors' capabilities, due diligence platform research, overlay services, non-traditional assets, and many more areas. With such scope, her chief responsibility is to connect the dots, identify what fits in the puzzle, and offer a simplified solution...

In this episode, Jack talks with Keith Gregg, Founder, and CEO of Chalice Network, a fintech company based in San Diego. Keith has more than three decades of experience in financial services and executive leadership. During the first part of his career, he served as a financial advisor and created his first independent business focused on planned giving. Keith also served in the US Marine Corps an...

In this episode, Jack talks with Lee Chertavian, Operating Partner at Long Ridge Equity Partners. Lee is one of the pioneers in the advisory space. He was the CEO of Placemark, a sophisticated asset management company, which was purchased by Envestnet seven years ago. Lee led its growth to nearly $16 billion in assets under management with more than 45,000 clients. Furthermore, Lee finished his MB...

In this episode, Jack talks with Jeff Quigley, Vice President of Enterprise Relationships at LifeYield about navigating the world of social security. They’re also joined by Alyson Dorosky, Marketing and Social Security Specialist at LifeYield. Jeff helps thousands of advisors understand and implement LifeYields’ Social Security+ solution through group training and seminars. Alyson is a technical l...

In this episode, Jack talks with Scott Holsopple, Chief Growth Officer at Hightower Advisors. Scott has 20 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and wealth management. Scott and his team at Hightower work with firms to help them stand out and achieve the vision for the next chapter of their business. Scott and Jack discuss what goes into a thoughtful client experience and how...

In this episode, Jack talks with Paul Deer, Vice President of Advisory Service at Personal Capital. Paul oversees a team of more than 60 financial advisors and their clients at Personal Capital, the first advisory firm of any scale to conduct their business online. In addition, Paul is passionate about hybridizing wealth technology with human interaction so you can provide holistic and personalize...