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The Way Forward: interviews with top wealth management professionals about topics including compensation, hiring, marketing, next-gen, and more.

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James Taylor: Advisors Who Don’t Embrace AI Will Be Left Behind

14 min

The founding member of The Taylor Group at Wells Fargo Advisors says clients who are engineers and executives from top tech companies offer him insider perspectives on artificial intelligence. Host: Greg Bartalos.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Ludmer: When Success Stops Feeling Like Success

48 min

The former DLJ top producer and author of The Right Mountain explains why achievement and fulfillment are not the same thing—and why that distinction matters for advisors and clients. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Moriarity: How I Generated More Than 100 Million YouTube Views

36 min

The YouTube financial content creator shares how she built her channel to more than 400,000 subscribers and attracted a huge inflow of prospects seeking a financial advisor. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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James Taylor: Advisors Who Don’t Embrace AI Will Be Left Behind

14 min

The founding member of The Taylor Group at Wells Fargo Advisors says clients who are engineers and executives from top tech companies offer him insider perspectives on artificial intelligence. Host: Greg Bartalos.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Ludmer: When Success Stops Feeling Like Success

48 min

The former DLJ top producer and author of The Right Mountain explains why achievement and fulfillment are not the same thing—and why that distinction matters for advisors and clients. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Moriarity: How I Generated More Than 100 Million YouTube Views

36 min

The YouTube financial content creator shares how she built her channel to more than 400,000 subscribers and attracted a huge inflow of prospects seeking a financial advisor. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Kilbane: How Financial Advisors Can Find Their Niche

33 min

The general counsel and wealth advisor at Ullmann Wealth Partners explains how advisors can differentiate themselves and hone their value proposition. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breanna Rae Blaney: The Advisor’s Role When AI Knows the Answers

46 min

The founder of the Anya Institute explains why tomorrow’s best advisors may be defined by their ability to help clients transform their relationship with money and themselves. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edward Jones’ David Chubak on AI, Teaming, and Bridging the Advice Gap

16 min

The firm’s head of wealth management and field management describes how its advisors are using artificial intelligence, technology, and teaming to build trust with clients and help them reach their goals. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennifer Marcontell: How to Scale Your Practice With a Human Touch

45 min

The Ameriprise financial advisor shares strategies for growing a financial advisory firm into an enduring organization while preserving core values and maintaining deep client connections. Host: Ray Sclafani. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff McMillan: Inside the RIA of 2030

50 min

Morgan Stanley’s former head of firmwide artificial intelligence looks inside the AI-powered advisory firm of 2030 and discusses what humans may still be uniquely needed to do. Host: Steve Sanduski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spuds Powell: 6 Wealth Management Lessons Learned Over 3 Decades

32 min

The Barron’s-ranked managing director of Kayne Anderson Rudnick explains why “difficult” clients can be a gift to financial advisors and describes how lighthearted moments can build client relationships. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barbara Trautlein: Bad Change Leadership Will Kill Good AI

40 min

The founder of Change Catalysts explains how leaders can turn resistance, uncertainty, and disruption into successful AI adoption. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Danner: How to Manage the Emotional Toll of Succession Planning

27 min

The chief growth officer at Steward Partners says advisors should forge strategic partnerships, implement succession plans, and strive to achieve work/life balance. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrei Pop: Using an AI Workforce to Scale Your RIA

1 hr 0 min

Humanity Labs’ founder discusses what happens when AI takes over the machine work and advisors are left to focus on the work only humans can do. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Goldberg: Solving for Liquidity Concerns in Private Investments

21 min

To prevent panic selling, Cornerstone Alternatives’ managing partner says advisors should make sure clients understand liquidity constraints and that they should plan to hold the investment for a long time horizon. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carolyn McClanahan: Why Advisors Must Discuss Health With Clients

39 min

The physician turned financial planner describes how health decisions, family dynamics, and medical uncertainty can reshape a client’s financial life. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peter Lee and Jon Nickow: How to Nurture Future Financial Advisors

24 min

Lee, a founding partner at Summit Trail Advisors, and Nickow, a principal and advisor, discuss how the RIA develops internal talent. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katie Cullen: What High-Growth RIAs Do Differently

49 min

The Head of BlackRock Business Consulting shares how growth-minded advisors can sharpen strategy, improve execution, and evolve from practitioners into enterprise leaders. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morgan Stanley’s Sterling Shea: Strategies for Scaling Advisor Teams

47 min

The firm's head of practice strategy discusses the rise of mega-teams and how advisors can maximize growth. Host: Ray Sclafani. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill Zucker: Why AI Could Reprice Financial Advice

50 min

The McKinsey & Company senior partner describes what high-performing advisors must do now to defend fees, deepen client trust, and drive organic growth. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Vladem: How I Mix a Passion for Sports With Financial Advice

42 min

The Associated Investor Services advisor describes how building a team around a shared interest can establish identity-based trust and deepen relationships with clients and prospects. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary Beth Franklin: Social Security, Medicare, and Smarter Planning

36 min

The Social Security expert explains how advisors can turn the complexity associated with benefits into better client conversations and more confident retirement decisions. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wealthspire’s Mike LaMena: Unlocking Premium RIA Valuations

36 min

“If you're looking for a premium valuation in the independent space, you have to have an integrated model,” says the RIA’s CEO, who adds that organic growth has a “huge impact” on valuation. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Pisani: Why Great Advice Is About Behavior, Not Bets

43 min

The former CNBC senior markets correspondent distills 35 years of reporting into what advisors need to know about client behavior and investment success. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merit’s Sarah Mouser: How to Recruit and Develop Next-Gen Talent

36 min

Wealth management firms should provide mentorship opportunities and transparent career paths, says the executive vice president of financial planning at Merit Financial Advisors. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Westermark: How to Seamlessly Hand Off Client Relationships

41 min

The Beverly Hills Private Wealth partner offers her playbook for handling partner transitions while elevating the next generation of advisors. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dynasty's Shirl Penney: 10 Things RIA Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

15 min

The founder and CEO of Dynasty Financial Partners describes five things that buyers and sellers of RIAs each need to do before engaging in a transaction. Host: Greg Bartalos.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Freeman: How Top Advisors Find and Serve Ultrawealthy Clients

37 min

The founder of FCS Family Office describes how Lou Holtz’s coaching shaped the character and values behind his success advising billionaire families. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony Scaramucci: How Inflation and Populism Change Financial Advice

47 min

The SkyBridge Capital founder and short-lived White House communications director says that financial advisors must recognize the growing economic disparity and rise of populism and educate clients about AI and digital assets. Host: Steve Sanduski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

State Street’s Yie-Hsin Hung: We’re Not Done Innovating

13 min

State Street Investment Management’s president and CEO discusses the company’s product strategy, corporate partnerships, and "incredibly important" retirement segment. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Nelson: Nine Converging Forces in Financial Advice

59 min

The CEO and founder of NorthRock Partners explains how industry consolidation, AI, digital assets, private markets, and a consumer shift toward digital convenience are connected. Host: Ray Sclafani. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Omani Carson: What He Learned After ‘Winning’ the Game

56 min

Carson Group’s founder opens up about the highs, lows, lessons learned, and sacrifices made in building a $57 billion firm. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Shahidi: How to Build a ‘Truly Diversified Portfolio’

35 min

Given the current uncertain environment, the co-chief investment officer of Evoke Advisors advises investors to maintain a long-term horizon and reduce asset correlation. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Early: How Top Advisors Win Business Owner Clients

33 min

The founder of RISR describes how advisors can position themselves to attract, and deliver more value to, business owners. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michelle Magner: Powering Growth Through an Integrated Framework

51 min

A partner at Socium Advisors, Magner describes her firm's growth from $12 million to $2.6 billion in assets under management and its shift from investment management to a comprehensive "defensive planning" structure. Host: Ray Sclafani. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly Gaur: Finding Non-Advisor Roles in Wealth Management | Next Gen

22 min

The Mercer Advisors regional vice president discusses her business development role and tips for breaking into the industry and gaining valuable experience in a non-advisory capacity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liz Ann Sonders: Inflation, AI, and the Next Market Cycle

53 min

Charles Schwab’s chief investment strategist discuses the forces reshaping markets—and what investors should watch. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mollie Colavita: The Blueprint for Modern Advisory Success

17 min

The CEO of J.P. Morgan Advisors says financial advisors should embrace AI to streamline workflows and focus on client relationships, while adopting a CEO mindset. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate Fisher: Stay Focused on the Client Relationship | Next Gen

21 min

The Carson Wealth managing director and wealth advisor discusses how he assured clients that the fundamental advisor-client relationship and the firm's personalized "look and feel" would remain unchanged as it partnered with Carson.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Crossley: AI Agents Are Coming for Your Clients' Cash Flow

49 min

Franklin Templeton’s head of industry advisory services explains how tech and AI are reshaping retirement advice. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eleni Mavromati: What It Takes to Be a Great Wealth Management COO

27 min

The chief operating officer of Merrill’s Jones Zafari Group describes the core qualities required to excel in the role and what COOs must do to thrive in the future. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katie Partridge: Financial Advice for Tech Founders | Next Gen

20 min

The Morgan Stanley private wealth advisor says that serving founders requires a long-term, network-driven effort, and that advisors must provide creative, high-touch service beyond what AI can offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stan Gregor: What Changes When Revenue Reaches—Then Tops—$5 Million

48 min

Summit Financial's CEO describes the leadership shifts, capital investments, and strategic decisions that separate firms which scale from those that plateau. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nancy Daoud: The Changing Nature of Asset Allocation

23 min

The Ameriprise private wealth advisor discusses alternative investments, constructing portfolios for retirement income, and the behavioral aspects of asset allocation. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank McKiernan: ‘A Client Is a Client’ | Next Gen

19 min

The co-founder of Third View Private Wealth discusses the firm’s comprehensive planning focus, its access to private markets, and its commitment to treating individuals and family clients like institutions.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ric Edelman: Crypto, Longevity, and the Death of the 60/40 Portfolio

59 min

The Barron’s Hall of Fame advisor discusses the mindset that built the nation’s top RIA and how he approaches innovation and investing in a fast changing world. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthea Tjuanakis Cox: Longevity, AI, and Multigenerational Planning

26 min

Morgan Stanley’s head of financial planning on why the traditional retirement model is becoming obsolete and why advisors should embrace scenario planning. Host: Greg Bartalos.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Green: Women, Wealth, and Alternative Investments | Next Gen

26 min

Ellevest’s head of wealth management discusses the biggest misconceptions among women investors, what clients care most about, and how the firm works with alternative investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Kang: What Today’s Ultrawealthy Families Expect From Advisors

37 min

The head of Schwab Family Office explains why advisors often lose influence, trust, and assets as the complexity of their clients' financial plans increases. Host: Steve Sanduski, CFP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Cates: How Financial Advisors Can Master Their Marketing Message

34 min

The founder of Referral Coach International discusses how empathy, differentiation, and a value-positioning statement can help advisors win more ideal clients. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cameron Rogers: Investing With Impact | Next Gen

27 min

The Angeles Wealth Management financial advisor discusses the importance of offering a customized, values-based approach to financial advice and impact investing, particularly for women and younger generations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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