Category Archives: Wealth Management

The Future of the Financial Advising Industry – with Guest Eric Clarke

December 31, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Clients, David Armstrong, Digital Technology, Eric Clarke, Orion Advisor Services, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.comwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong is joined by Eric Clarke, the CEO of Orion Advisor Services. David and Eric dive into their thoughts about the future of financial advising and how COVID-19 has changed the course of the industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

How COVID-19 has changed the way that Orion does work
What Marketer is and how it works
Orion’s COVID-19 social media campaign
What the future looks like for the financial management industry
And more!

Tune in as we uncover what the future might hold for financial advising and changes are coming in the industry.

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Orion Advisor Services | Eric Clarke

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Technological and Investment Solutions with Vestmark – With Rob Klapprodt

December 24, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdhesion Wealth, Advisors, Clients, David Armstrong, Digital Technology, Rob Klapprodt, Vestmark, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.comwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong speaks with Rob Klapprodt, corporate strategy officer at Vestmark. Rob shares the firm’s outsourcing and digital technology approach designed for investment enterprises, financial advisors, and their clients.

In this conversation, you will learn:

Vestmark’s commitment to delivering investment solutions to clients
How the firm uses outsourcing as a benefit for them and their clients
Rob’s take on how Adhesion Wealth supports Vestmark with customer support models
Vestmark’s approach to compliance solutions
And more!

Tune in to learn how technology and outsourcing solutions can help you achieve a long-term thriving practice!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Vestmark | Adhesion Wealth | Rob Klapprodt

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Creating Programs for Advisors at Janney Montgomery Scott – With Guest Tony Miller

December 17, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comDavid Armstrong, Janney Montgomery Scott, Tony Miller, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.comwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong is joined by Tony Miller, chief administrative officer at Janney Montgomery Scott as they discuss the programs that led Janney to be recognized as a finalist in this year’s WealthManagement.com Industry Awards.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

What Janney Montgomery Scott does as a firm
What the Women’s Interactive Network is at Janney and how it was created
The success of Janney’s Private Client Associate Development Program
What is to come for Janney Montgomery Scott
And more!

Tune in now to learn more about the programs that Janney Montgomery Scott has implemented for their current and incoming advisors!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Janney Montgomery Scott

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Managing Financial Risk with Riskalyze – With Guest Aaron Klein

December 10, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Clients, David Armstrong, Digital Technology, Financial Advisors, Portfolio, Risk, Technology, Volatility, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.comwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong, executive director of content at WealthManagement.com,speaks with Aaron Klein, founder and CEO of Riskalyze. Aaron introduces the firm’s digital technology designed to help financial advisors and their clients manage risk.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Riskalyze’s Life Alignment software, portfolio analytics, and investment research help advisors and their clients manage risk
About the firm’s spreadsheet that promises to efficiently keep up with custodial workflow
Riskalyze’s advisor questionnaire-approach for client risk assessment calculation
Aaron’s take on their Volatility Resource Kit as volatility and pandemic-relief tool
And more!

Tune in to learn more about Riskalyze and how they embody their mantra, “technology needs to be a means to an end”!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Aaron Klein | Riskalyze

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Digital Solutions For Professionals with Fidelity – With Guest Lisa Burns

December 3, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Clients, Customer Demands, David Armstrong, Digital Technology, Fidelity Institutional, FinTech, Lisa Burns, Onboarding Process, Solutions, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcastwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong, executive director of content at WealthManagement.com, speaks with Lisa Burns, head of platform technology at Fidelity Institutional. Lisa introduces the firm’s technological integration system available for financial professionals while referring to Fidelity’s technology consultants that work with clients to optimize the use of digital tools.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

The details of Fidelity’s Health Savings Account as a solution for clients to prepare for the rising cost of healthcare and retirement
How the company uses its Wealthscape onboarding platform for a seamless client onboarding process
What the FinTech vendor ecosystem is, its role in prioritizing customer demands
And more!

Tune in to discover Lisa’s thoughts on the virtual reality that’s taking over the traditional way advisors expand their practices!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | David Armstrong | Lisa Burns | Fidelity Institutional

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Reps Supporting Reps with Peak Brokerage Services (Peak Reps) – With Guest Michael Lomas

November 25, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Business Owners, Clients, David Armstrong, Financial Advisors, Goals, Growth, Mastering Media, One-Stop Financial Shop, Platform, Retirement, Risk, Shared Knowledge, Solution, Tech, Technology, Volatility, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.com, WealthTech Circle Podcastwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong, editor in chief at WealthManagement.com, speaks with Peak Brokerage Services’ owner and partner, Michael Lomas about everything from Medicare, Social Security and college planning. Mike reveals why his firm is a “one-stop financial shop” and why it resonates with the firm’s marketing, compliance, and “reps help reps” vision.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Mike’s insight on Peak Reps’ as a “one-stop financial shop” that creates a virtually-connected atmosphere for advisors
Peak Reps’ family-like approach to educate advisors to get out there and grow their practice
How Mike’s firm uses workshops, online platforms, radio, social media, and virtual libraries to reach and train current advisors and prospects
Mike’s take on the importance of shared knowledge and using Peak’s experts as a resource
And more!

Tune in to find out how Peak Reps can help you develop all the knowledge you need to succeed in the industry!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Peak Brokerage Services | Michael Lomas

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Helping Advisors Make A Move to Independence with Goldman Sachs Private Bank Select – With Guest Gary Basso

November 19, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Business Owners, Clients, David Armstrong, Digital Banking, Financial Advisors, Goals, Growth, Liquidity, Platform, Retirement, Risk, Solution, Tech, Technology, Volatility, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.com, WealthTech Circle Podcastwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong, editor in chief at WealthManagement.com speaks with Gary Basso, head of distribution and institutional sales at Goldman Sachs Private Bank. Gary discusses the firm’s tech and digital banking strategy for independent advisors and clients and how the company’s securities-based lines of credit allow borrowers to access cash without liquidating their investment portfolios.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

How Goldman Sachs Private Bank Select approaches technology and digital banking for liquidity and line of credit purposes
The firm’s tech commitment for high-speed loan processing
How clients and independent advisors can benefit from GS Select as a tool for liquidity
Gary Basso’s take on how Goldman Sachs’ platform impacts banks and advisors
And more!

Tune in to discover the Goldman Sachs approach for clients and advisors and how they can seamlessly finalize a loan!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | GS Select | Gary Basso

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Addressing Systematic Volatility with Hercules Investments – With Guest James McDonald

November 5, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comAdvisors, Clients, David Armstrong, Financial Advisors, Goals, Growth, Platform, Retirement, Risk, Technology, Volatility, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.com, WealthTech Circle Podcastwealthtechwinnerscircle

In this episode, David Armstrong, editor in chief at WealthManagement.com, talks to Hercules Investments’ James McDonald. Today, James not only discusses all things volatility but also explains different risk-related techniques professionals can use to keep clients comfortable with their portfolios in the market. Hercules Investments won a 2020 Wealthies Award for being the top Alternative Asset Manager.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

How Hercules Investments capitalizes on systematic volatility
The company’s risk hedging technique designed to help financial advisors and clients
How James McDonald’s firm helps financial advisors grow their prospects
Hercules Investments’ ideal client as those who got aggressive growth goals
And more!

Tune in to discover different ways that Hercules Investments can provide you with overlay strategies while giving you market volatility protection!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Hercules Investments | James McDonald

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Laserfiche’s Award-Winning Vault and Cloud System –– With Linda Ding & Justin Pava

October 29, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.com, WealthTechDavid Armstrong, Financial Advisors, Platform, Retirement, Technology, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.com, WealthTech Circle Podcast, Wellness Programwealthtechwinnerscircle

Laserfiche provides intelligent content management and business process automation to boost productivity, scale your business, and deliver a digital-first customer experience.

In this episode, David Armstrong, editor-in-chief at Wealthmanagement.com, talks to Linda Ding and Justin Pava about Laserfiche’s award-winning vault and cloud platform and how it helps financial professionals with their document management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Laserfiche’s vault and cloud system can better archive, automate, and organize your financial practice
Why broker-dealer compliance is a breeze with the firm’s vault integration
About the company’s AI automatic capture platform and its similarities to IPhone’s face-recognition feature
About Laserfiche’s workflow bots and their ability to simplify manual tasks
And more!

Tune in as Linda and Justin reveal how financial advisory firms and aspiring leaders can better integrate their vision towards an improved digital ecosystem!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Laserfiche

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New 401(k) Fee-for-Service Advice Program with Cetera –– With Jon Anderson & Kaci Skidgel

October 22, 2020Finance, Investing, Technology, Wealth Management, WealthManagement.comDavid Armstrong, Financial Advisors, Platform, Retirement, Technology, Wealth Management, Wealthies Circle Podcast, WealthManagement.com, WealthTech Circle Podcast, Wellness Programwealthtechwinnerscircle

The new Fee-for-Service Advice Program at Cetera Financial Group provides financial professionals with holistic tools to help and support clients with their retirement-related finances.

In this episode, David Armstrong, editor in chief at Wealthmanagement.com, talks to Jon Anderson and Kaci Skidgel. Today’s guests discuss their award-winning platform while providing insight into their firm’s financial wellness programs and how they can help improve financial outcomes while reducing its stress implications.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the 401(k) Fee-for-Service Advice Program enhances the client-advisor relationship
How financial professionals can set their service charges and receive online payments
About the benefits of Cetera’s financial wellness programs
The role of advisors when financial issues impact employee performance
And more!

Tune in to learn about Cetera’s 401(k) Fee-for-Service Advice Program!

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Cetera Financial Group | Your Summit | Kaci Skidgel

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