The WealthStack Podcast

For three years running, the WealthStack season has officially started the same way: with an unfiltered wealthtech outlook conversation between Shannon Rosic and Davis Janowski, senior technology editor and research analyst at Wealth Management. If 2025 was the year firms finally started using AI, 2026 is shaping up to be the year we find out whether all that tech actually pays the rent. In this annual tech vibe check, Shannon and Davis dig into how AI notetakers quietly reshaped advisor workflows, why agentic AI and “AI operating systems” are the next wave, and what this all means for junior talent, firm structure and the future “Chief AI Officer.” They also explore whether Franken-stacks are really dying, how niche platforms and new lead-gen tools are redefining value, and why cybersecurity and deepfakes may be the biggest underpriced risks on every CTO’s roadmap.  Key takeaways: What under-the-radar innovations to watch in the 2026 How data fragmentation limits real AI adoption despite rising tech budgets What agent-based platforms signal about the future of advisor software Why critical thinking remains more valuable than pure AI skills How cybersecurity risks are growing faster than regulatory responses Resources: Listen to WealthStack on Wealth Management Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website Wealth Management Connect with Davis Janowski: LinkedIn: Davis Janowski Instagram: @DavisJanowski About Our Guest: Davis Janowski is a New York-based technology journalist whose work spans consumer, business and the FinTech sectors. Prior to his six years with WM, Janowski worked for Forrester Research as an analyst covering Digital Wealth Management. In edition, he has worked for two FinTech startups, Wealthfront and New York-based FeeX, Inc. (now Pontera). His work covering the advisor tech space began in 2007 when he joined InvestmentNews as the advisor industry’s first dedicated technology reporter. His start in tech journalism began as an editor with PC Magazine in 1999 where he later served as an analyst and reviewer. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, RIABiz, InvestmentNews, PC Magazine, numerous blogs and several books, including Technology Tools for Today’s High Margin Practice. He has also been a speaker and moderator at numerous industry conferences. Outside his day-to-day he is a senior guide for Manhattan Kayak Company in New York City.

Technology promises speed and clarity, yet frustration keeps showing up instead. Many firms buy tools expecting instant results, only to find the real challenges start after launch. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic speaks with Jason Pereira, senior partner and financial planner at Woodgate Financial, about what actually broke in wealthtech adoption this year. They unpack why most failures are human, not technical, how unrealistic expectations derail implementation and why AI often complicates workflows before helping.  They also explore where AI truly adds value, why surface-level integrations fall short, and what advisors should focus on before buying the next shiny tool. Key takeaways: Why most tech “fails” at the human level The rise and risks of vibe coding and DIY tools AI’s real wins and painful misfires in 2025 The danger of treating complex tools like plug-and-play appliances What advisors should actually do heading into 2026 Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Jason Pereira: LinkedIn: Jason Pereira Website: Jason Pereira Website: Woodgate Financial About Our Guest: Jason Pereira is a financial planner who has lived and breathed financial planning for over 20 years. Over that time, he has become a recognized writer, commentator, speaker, podcaster, teacher, and voice in financial planning, practice management, and fintech. He has earned two degrees, nine professional designations, been nominated for or received more than 30 industry awards, and produced over 750 articles, podcasts, and interviews. JasonPereira.ca serves as his platform for sharing the insights, perspectives, and lessons he has gathered throughout his career.

Wealth firms are finally moving beyond “CRM as a Rolodex” and into a world where CRM, data and AI operate as the command center of the entire business. As growth pressures mount, advisor demographics shift and AI-driven tools flood the market, the firms that win will be those that treat their CRM as a true engagement and orchestration layer for advisors, clients and operations, not just a system of record. In this episode of the WealthStack Podcast, Shannon Rosic sits down with Michelle Feinstein, former general manager of Salesforce, to unpack how leading firms are reimagining their data strategy and piloting AI agents to drive advisor productivity, deeper client engagement and real organic growth. Key takeaways: How CRM has evolved into a unified layer for data, workflow and AI What Salesforce is building with Financial Services Cloud for advisors and planning integrations Which AI use cases are actually delivering productivity gains Where firms get stuck on data, governance, talent and culture What high-growth firms do differently with tech, AI and client engagement Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Michelle Feinstein:  LinkedIn: Michelle Feinstein Website: Salesforce About Our Guest: Michelle Feinstein is the former general manager of Salesforce. Her expertise is in digital transformation for wealth management. This process of digitization is complex; it requires firms to accelerate plans to harness data, digitize advisor-client experiences, and modernize service to scale and support growth.

When giving meets innovation, philanthropy transforms from a year-end transaction into a powerful force for ongoing impact. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Sarah Angello, co-founder of Daffodil, to discuss how technology is modernizing charitable giving and helping advisors weave generosity into their clients’ financial planning.  Sarah shares how Daffodil’s platform bridges wealth management and philanthropy, the rise of donor-advised funds and the next wave of “always-on giving” powered by artificial intelligence and data-driven insights. Key takeaways: How Daffodil turns charitable giving into a continuous part of wealth management rather than a one-time transaction Why integrating philanthropy conversations strengthens client loyalty and retention The truth about donor-advised funds and why they are far more active than critics claim How AI is enabling personalized, real-time impact reporting and smarter giving strategies The shift toward “always-on giving” and how advisors can prepare for the next generation of donors Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Sarah Angello: LinkedIn: Sarah Angello Daffodil About Our Guest: Sarah Angello is the Co-Founder of Daffodil. Sarah brings over 15 years of experience, blending tech-for-good expertise with experience working with donor-advised funds, philanthropic capital networks, and nonprofits. She has served on grants and advising panels for the City of New York, numerous private foundations, and social good enterprises throughout the US

Wealth management is no longer powered by people using technology, it’s powered by firms built on it. As artificial intelligence, data and digital experiences reshape the industry, the winners will be those who modernize from the inside out, and where infrastructure, integration and culture work together to deliver scalable, human-centric advice. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with JP Pattinson, chief information and digital officer at MAI Capital Management, to unpack how leading RIAs are transforming their tech foundations to prepare for what’s next. Drawing on his unique journey from advisor to technologist, JP shares how he’s bridging innovation and practicality.  Key takeaways: How MAI Capital is using Salesforce Financial Services Cloud as its digital foundation Why “consistency is the new scalability” for enterprise RIAs The growing importance of cybersecurity and centralized vendor management programs How to align tech adoption with advisor experience  How to balance short-term tech demands with long-term vision Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with JP Pattinson: LinkedIn: JP Pattinson LinkedIn: MAI Capital Management MAI Capital Management About Our Guest: JP Pattinson is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at MAI Capital Management, where he leads the firm’s digital and technology strategy, overseeing network infrastructure, management information systems, applications, and both client and advisor digital experiences. He joined MAI in 2024 after an extensive career at Merit Financial Advisors, where he served in multiple roles, including client service, relationship management, and 12 years as a wealth advisor before becoming Vice President of Technology. Outside of work, JP is actively involved with the Remember the Fallen charity and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Services from the University of North Texas.

Client expectations in wealth management have leapt ahead: investors want the same seamless, mobile, and personalized experience they get from Netflix, Uber and even their bank. Yet most firms still rely on portals few clients open and emails lost in crowded inboxes, creating gaps in engagement, advice delivery, and growth. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Tom Fields, founder and CEO of Fynancial, to discuss how digital experience platforms redefine advisor-client relationships. Tom shares the story behind Fynancial, the lessons learned from losing his biggest client, and how his communication-first mindset is helping firms modernize engagement, simplify their tech, and scale trust. They discuss: Why communication is the new client experience, and why email and social miss the mark Why advisors must control delivery to ensure their message is received and remembered How Fynancial integrates CRMs, planning tools, and custodial data into one unified client app The role of AI and agentic assistants in creating personalized, compliant communication at scale Metrics that matter: engagement signals, first-month referrals, and ROI stories from enterprise rollouts Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Tom Fields: LinkedIn: Tom Fields Website: Fynancial About Our Guest: Tom Fields is the CEO and Founder of Fynancial, the only Digital Experience Platform for Wealth Management—the easiest way to engage clients, integrate technology, and grow organically all on your own branded app. Tom launched Fynancial in January 2023 and has worked with some of the biggest names in wealth management. He is an active thought leader in advisor technology, regularly speaking and sharing insights on digital engagement strategies that position RIAs to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Family offices sit at the intersection of complexity and innovation, where the stakes are high and trust is everything. The challenge isn’t just adopting new tools, but ensuring they deliver security, transparency, and personalization for ultra-high-net-worth families. In this environment, technology has shifted from back-office infrastructure to the front line of client engagement. In this episode, host Shannon Rosic speaks with Dan Burke, chief technology officer and founding partner at Callan Family Office, about how CTOs balance innovation with risk, build client-driven tech roadmaps, and why reporting and data remain the backbone of digital transformation in wealth management. They discuss: His journey from investment analyst to CTO and the founding of Callan Family Office Why ultra-high-net-worth families need more than just investment management The role of trust, data and assumptions in adopting AI tools How Callan approaches risk management, cybersecurity and process improvement The Tax Overlay Management program for after-tax optimization Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Dan Burke: LinkedIn: Dan Burke Website: Callan Family Office About Our Guest: Dan Burke serves as Chief Technology Officer at Callan Family Office and leads the development of the firm’s integrated technology offering for ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices. Dan brings 20 years of tax-efficient portfolio construction and investment technology experience to his role guiding the firm’s technology strategy. He oversees data management, system integration, and the aggregated reporting platform that empowers Callan Family Office professionals to deliver customized advice and solutions. Dan manages a key component of this platform, CFO’s Tax Overlay Management program, and works directly with clients to design portfolios that seek to maximize after-tax, net-of-fee investment returns. In addition to his technology leadership, Dan serves as a Co-Chair of the Callan Family Office Investment Committee. Previously, Dan was Managing Director and Head of Institutional OCIO at Wells Fargo Private Bank, leading investment management for its largest institutional and philanthropic clients. He also held senior roles at Abbot Downing, where he led portfolio construction and developed the firm’s tax-efficient portfolio management framework. Dan began his career as an investment analyst at Morgan Stanley. Dan earned his MBA with High Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in Finance, Econometrics, and Statistics. He holds a BBA in Finance, Magna Cum Laude, from Bowling Green State University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

As AI shifts from novelty to necessity in wealth management, the real unlock isn’t shiny tools, it’s smarter planning. Advisors need technology that compresses plan-build time, surfaces next-best actions and keeps clients engaged without losing the human in the loop. How can AI move firms from episodic planning to an additive, always-on model? By turning personalization at scale into a practical reality across the wealth stack. In this episode, host Shannon Rosic speaks with Ken Lotocki, chief product officer of Conquest Planning, about innovations like Conquest’s Strategic Advice Manager, the role of hybrid models, and how estate and legacy planning tie into the next generation of client engagement. They also discuss: How Conquest enables advisors to spend less time on technology and more time with clients How AI augments (not replaces) advisors by making planning the hub of the client journey The role of AI and SAM in delivering real-time insights and additive planning Why best-in-breed + open APIs beat building a CRM in-house What the $80 million Series B unlocks for product velocity and U.S. expansion Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Ken Lotocki: LinkedIn: Ken Lotocki Website: Conquest Planning LinkedIn: Conquest Planning About Our Guest: Ken Lotocki, Chief Product Officer at Conquest Planning, has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services technology, specializing in product management and business analysis. As a founder of Conquest, he shapes the firm’s product direction and drives innovation. Previously, Ken led technology strategy at Cambrian Credit Union and was the Product Director at Advicent, advancing NaviPlan’s strategy in North America. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba.

As artificial intelligence becomes table stakes, RIAs and enterprises alike are experimenting with tools to streamline workflows, improve client experiences and scale smarter. But while many firms are testing isolated tools, the real opportunity lies in weaving AI into the very DNA of a business, transforming it from a tech experiment into a strategic advantage.  In this episode of the WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic speaks with John Bunch, CEO of Allworth Financial, to explore how one of the industry’s rapidly growing RIAs is pushing AI beyond pilot programs. With more than 40 active initiatives and an internal AI Council guiding adoption, Allworth is proving that the future of advice isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about strategy, culture and client impact. John discusses: Why Allworth launched 40+ projects How AI can elevate client relationships  The role of the AI Council in driving adoption and ROI His “fail fast, fix it or ditch it” approach to innovation and automation beyond AI What it takes to align business strategy and tech strategy in practice Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify The WealthStack Podcast: The Meeting Assistant Revolution with Parker Ence Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect With John Bunch: Allworth Financial LinkedIn: Allworth Financial LinkedIn: John Bunch About Our Guest: John Bunch is the Chief Executive Officer at Allworth Financial. Universally recognized within the wealth management industry, he has accumulated an extensive 30-year history of successfully leading and expanding award-winning organizations that serve both retail and institutional clients. Before coming to Allworth, John spent over three years as the Chief Financial Services Director at Evelyn Partners (formerly Tilney Smith & Williamson), a leading integrated wealth management and professional services firm headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Edelman Financial Engines – where he oversaw 130 branch offices – and the Chief Executive Officer of The Mutual Fund Store. Before that, he held several key institutional sector leadership positions, including Executive Vice President at TD Ameritrade and Divisional Senior Vice President at Charles Schwab & Co.

Decision paralysis is one of the biggest silent killers of RIA growth. With hundreds of tech tools, endless surveys and no clear roadmap, many firms freeze instead of scaling. The result? Wasted time, poor implementations and missed opportunities to run their practices like true businesses. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with James Cantwell, founder of WealthTech Select, to unpack why advisors struggle to make confident tech and growth decisions—and what it takes to move past the noise. James has spent nearly three decades across wealth management, asset management and technology, and he’s now building RIA Ascent to help firms find the clarity and direction they’ve been missing. Shannon and James also discuss: Why decision paralysis is so common in advisor tech and strategy The Cheesecake Factory effect: too many choices, not enough clarity How benchmarking and data can serve as a compass for firm growth Why most tech dissatisfaction stems from poor implementation—not the tools The industry’s need for better connections between RIAs, vendors and consultants Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with James Cantwell: LinkedIn: James Cantwell Website: WealthTech Select Website: RIA Ascent Website: The Cantwell Advisory About Our Guest: Drawing from 25 years across investment management, banking, and WealthTech, James Cantwell brings a unique 360-degree perspective to digital transformation. His journey from GAMCO Asset Management and AST Trust (now Broadridge) to leading SS&C Advent’s consulting practice revealed a critical insight: firms need a better way to evaluate and implement technology. After guiding hundreds of RIAs and family offices through implementation challenges, he founded The Cantwell Advisory and WealthTech Select to revolutionize how firms assess and adopt wealth management solutions.

What happens when an advisor leaves the safety net of a big broker-dealer to start fresh—and hand-pick every stitch of technology? For Jordan Raniszeski, co-founder and senior managing partner of Carnegie Private Wealth, it meant balancing efficiency with humanity, testing everything from AI meeting assistants to client portals, and building a culture that embraces innovation without becoming tech-dependent. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic flips the script—interviewing an advisor about the real-world process of building a stack that empowers advisors and delights clients. Shannon and Jordan discuss: How Carnegie Wealth built a fully customized tech stack from day one Why “tech-enabled, not tech-dependent” is the firm’s guiding principle The ROI reality check: Which tools actually deliver client impact (and which don’t) How AI tools like Jump and Holistiplan are reshaping Carnegie’s workflows Jordan’s advice for advisors overwhelmed by tech options when launching a new firm Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Jordan Raniszeski: LinkedIn: Jordan Raniszeski Carnegie Private Wealth About Our Guest: Jordan is a leader in the Wealth Management industry and Senior Managing Partner at Carnegie Private Wealth, where he’s helped build a team of well-regarded and experienced advisors. The advisors of Carnegie Private Wealth collectively serve more than 519 households with over $1,100,000,000 in brokerage assets as of January 30, 2025. In his more than 20 years of experience as an advisor working with high-net-worth individuals and families, Jordan developed expertise in helping corporate executives, professionals, and business owners. As a business owner and organizational leader himself, Jordan intimately understands the time constraints and complexities facing these clients and helps them build a plan to pursue their goals while balancing many different priorities. Jordan’s career path showcases his leadership and commitment to client service. He began at Deloitte’s individual tax practice, honing his skills in tax and estate planning strategies. Later, at Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo), Jordan helped build the Executive Financial Planning practice. Partnering with Angie Ostendarp, he then grew one of Wells Fargo Advisors’ largest brokerage practices. Throughout his journey, Jordan has remained a devoted student of the industry, constantly seeking innovative ways to serve clients. Leadership has been a constant theme in Jordan’s life. From roles in student government and charitable organizations to positions on sports teams, he has consistently stepped up to guide others. Jordan’s experience made him a natural fit to lead Carnegie’s formation. He now guides the Carnegie team, focusing on a shared vision for wealth management’s future.

In an industry where personalization and scale are often at odds, AI-powered meeting assistants are becoming a cornerstone of the modern advisor’s tech stack. These tools promise to eliminate hours of administrative work by automatically capturing meeting notes, updating CRMs and handling post-meeting follow-ups. But in wealth management, where trust, accuracy and compliance are everything, the stakes are high—and not all notetakers are created equal. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Parker Ence, CEO and co-founder of Jump Advisor AI, to explore how the firm is redefining what an AI assistant can do for financial advisors.  Tune in as this episode unpacks: Why Jump is not just another AI notetaker—and what it actually does How the platform saves advisors 1–3 hours per day with compliant automation Why integrations and advisor customization are core to adoption and scale What 11,000 advisor-client conversations are teaching us about behavioral trends The future of agentic AI, and why “just make that happen” might be your next favorite button Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Parker Ence: LinkedIn: Parker Ence Website: Jump Advisor AI Parker@JumpApp.com  About Our Guest: Parker Ence is an entrepreneur and operator with 12 years of experience as a CEO or co-founder across advisory tech, data/DaaS, AI, SaaS, and insurtech. As CEO, Parker has operated companies in spinoff, turnaround/distressed, and 0-1 startup scenarios. Other early experiences were in PE/VC, GTM consulting, and economic development. Jump Advisor AI brings the AI-Enhanced Client Meeting Cycle to financial advisors. It’s how RIA/BD teams cut client meeting admin time by 90% and elevate the client and advisor experience by putting notes, CRM updates, tasks, and compliance logs on AI autopilot. Jump is made for advisors, easy to set up, 100% customizable, secure, and compliant, and integrates closely with the advisor tech stack. It’s like hiring a meeting assistant, faster than dictating, and all-in-one for advisors. 

Advisors are drowning in meeting prep, notes and follow-ups—but what if artificial intelligence could give them those hours back and make their advice more personal? In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Era Jain, CEO and co-founder of Zeplyn, to discuss how they’re building AI-native workflows that free up advisors’ time while structuring human conversations into powerful, actionable data. With a background in Google’s AI division and a passion for reimagining legacy systems, Era breaks down why advisors can’t afford to delay AI adoption—and how structured insight is the key to personalization at scale. Tune in as this episode highlights: What makes Zeplyn’s “meeting assistant” more than just a notetaker How structured client conversations unlock deeper personalization What “client intelligence” and “practice intelligence” mean for your firm’s future The three pillars every AI tool needs to succeed in wealth management: accuracy, customization and compliance The roadmap to autonomous agents: how Zeplyn is building toward AI that doesn’t just suggest actions, but takes them Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Era Jain: LinkedIn: Era Jain Website: Zeplyn About Our Guest: Era Jain is the CEO and Co-founder of Zeplyn, where she leads the company’s mission to build an AI platform that unlocks unprecedented operational efficiency for advisors and reimagines the investor journey. Before Zeplyn, Era spent a decade at Google as a software engineer building foundational AI technologies for Google Search, Virtual Assistant, and Speech Recognition. Her work primarily focused on using AI to extract, aggregate, and synthesize valuable insights from various unstructured data sources, including web, documents, and human speech. Era’s expertise in building large-scale AI systems, combined with her extensive experience in product development, has equipped her to provide financial advisors with a revolutionary product experience within Zeplyn. Era holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Computer Science and Engineering from the  Indian Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is an advocate for Women in Technology, a long-distance runner, and a vocalist.

Private markets are no longer just for the ultra-wealthy. In fact, they may be the missing piece in your clients’ portfolios—and AssetMark is betting big on that future. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Michael Kim, president and CEO of AssetMark, to unpack how technology, education, and private equity access are converging to redefine portfolio construction. Michael shares AssetMark’s new direction under private ownership and how they’re demystifying alternatives for advisors. Key highlights include: Why the shrinking number of public companies makes private markets essential for diversification How AssetMark’s UMA tech is streamlining private market access What “growth is life” means for advisors—and their clients Why tax-managed services and real-time client insights are game-changers How AI can power the next best action, but will never replace human connection. Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Michael Kim: LinkedIn: Michael Kim Website: AssetMark Email: michael.kim@assetmark.com  About Our Guest: Michael Kim is the Chief Executive Officer and President of AssetMark. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has set the strategic vision for the firm, which encompasses AssetMark’s platform of curated investments, technology solutions, business consulting, operations support, and acquisitions that serve the best interests of financial advisors and their investors. Michael joined AssetMark in 2010 and has held a number of leadership positions, including Head of National Sales and Consulting, Chief Client Officer, and President (2021–Present). Michael was instrumental during AssetMark’s leveraged buyout transition to Genstar in 2013, its sale to Huatai Securities in 2016, its IPO in 2019, and its sale to GTCR in 2024. Before joining AssetMark, Michael was a Senior Vice President at Fidelity’s Institutional Wealth Services. He began his career in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand, LLC. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Clients expect personalized portfolios and proposals. So, what if you could ditch cookie-cutter models and deliver truly personalized portfolios, at scale, without blowing up the back office? In this episode of the WealthStack podcast, Shannon Rosic chats with Govinda Quish, managing director and global head of wealth management product at MSCI. Govinda brings a global wealth lens and deep tech expertise (plus a shared love for horses) to the discussion, as he unpacks how MSCI Wealth Manager transforms complex data into actionable insights for advisors. Key takeaways: Why only 10% of advisors are using tech to personalize at scale and how to fix it What “advisor-first design” really means How MSCI Wealth Manager streamlines proposals, tax-aware planning and custom indexing The rise of private assets and how advisors can model them effectively The benefits of using MSCI’s risk solutions to calm clients during market volatility Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Govinda Quish: MSCI Website LinkedIn: MSCI Inc. LinkedIn: Govinda Quish Email: govinda.quishi@msci.com  About Our Guest: Govinda’s career has been focused on risk and portfolio management for global family offices in the U.S., Hong Kong, UK, and Switzerland. In 2007, he co-founded Quish & Co, LP, an RIA in Boulder, CO. In 2014, he founded Quish & CO AG, a private investment office in Zurich, Switzerland, serving the interests of European families.

What if your clients could actually see how every dollar of their wealth supports their life goals, without relying on a Monte Carlo simulation or generic risk questionnaire? In this episode of the WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic is joined by Jeff Coyle, founder and CEO of Libretto, a platform built to help advisors deliver holistic, personalized wealth strategies. Drawing on decades of experience serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, Jeff shares how Libretto takes institutional-grade planning concepts, like liability-driven investing, and makes them accessible, intuitive, and actionable for all investors. Shannon and Jeff discuss: Why traditional risk tolerance tools often miss the mark—and what to use instead The role of LDI in hedging real-life client needs—not just targeting returns How Libretto empowers clients to move from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance Why personalization (not simulation) is the future of financial planning Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Jeff Coyle: Libretto LinkedIn: Libretto LinkedIn: Jeff Coyle About Our Guest: Jeff Coyle is the founder and CEO of Libretto, a powerful advice platform unifying planning, total wealth portfolios, and risk management for RIAs and family offices, offering an alternative to the risk tolerance and Monte Carlo ecosystem. A former advisor, Jeff has 25+ years of experience managing UHNW clients and over 30 years of experience pioneering and building multi-generational and multi-disciplinary approaches to wealth management. Over his career, Jeff founded three boutique advisory firms delivering to UHNW private clients, served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Personal Financial Services for Northern Trust, and was Chief Strategy Officer at myCFO. In 2017, Jeff founded Libretto to streamline comprehensive advice delivery to private clients. He regularly speaks and shares his thought leadership at influential industry conferences and has been featured in prominent industry publications.

As clients demand more holistic and human-centered planning experiences, financial advisors are increasingly being asked to support aging-related decisions, from home transitions to end-of-life care. For many, this “messy middle” between long-term care planning and estate settlement has become a blind spot. So, what does it take to navigate life’s most challenging transitions, like elder care? In this episode of the WealthStack podcast, host Shannon Rosic chats with Lauren Clough, co-founder and CEO of bQuest. Together, they explore how bQuest is transforming the elder care conversation by seamlessly connecting advisors to resources that support families through the complexities of aging and beyond. Lauren shares her personal and professional journey, drawing from her family’s experiences with Alzheimer’s, and introduces a platform that bridges financial expertise with caregiving needs. Key takeaways: How advisors can start the elder care conversation without feeling intrusive How bQuest simplifies access to crucial service providers  The “messy middle” of financial planning and elder care Leveraging technology and AI for proactive planning Resources: Listen to WealthStack on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to WealthStack on Spotify Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Lauren Clough: bQuest LinkedIn: bQuest LinkedIn: Lauren Clough About Our Guest: With over a decade of professional experience, Lauren Clough, Co-Founder and CEO of bQuest, has dedicated her career to driving innovative solutions in Care Coordination. Her background as an investor and entrepreneur fuels her mission to revolutionize industries through collaborative B2B strategies and impactful D2C offerings. Lauren’s strength in business development and strategic growth enables her to lead both organizational innovation and meaningful partnerships across the care economy. Aligned with the core values and culture of bQuest, she remains committed to leveraging a broad network of professional organizations to create measurable progress and lasting impact for family caregivers.

As financial technology continues to evolve, one key area of change is the automation of routine tasks. For wealth management professionals, forms automation is essential for boosting efficiency, reducing manual errors, and enhancing the client experience. As the demand for faster, more seamless processes grows, many advisors are turning to automation solutions to streamline paperwork and focus on what matters most: building relationships and growing their businesses. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with Richard Walker, CEO and co-founder of Quik!, to explore how automating forms can help financial advisors save time, reduce errors, and ultimately improve client experience. Shannon and Rich also discuss: The impact of forms automation on productivity and client engagement Why clean data is critical for a successful automation strategy The implications of AI and how it’s enhancing accuracy The future of forms automation and how it’s evolving with new integrations and features Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Guest Name: LinkedIn: Rich Walker Quik! The Customer Wins Podcast About Our Guest: Richard (Rich) Walker founded Quik! in 2002 with a simple goal—to eliminate paperwork inefficiencies and make work easier. What began as a personal frustration evolved into an industry-leading solution that now powers over 42,000 forms, helping financial professionals streamline their workflows. Today, Quik! stands as the leading forms automation solution, simplifying the process of filling out, managing, signing, and processing paperwork. Its technology integrates seamlessly with CRMs and back-office systems, reducing errors, saving time, and enhancing efficiency.

The rise of AI is creating a pivotal shift in wealth management—streamlining operations, enhancing client engagement, and helping advisors scale. While some firms remain hesitant, the future belongs to those embracing AI not as a replacement but as a co-pilot that empowers them to serve clients better and grow more efficiently. In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with Mark Gilbert, founder and CEO of Zocks, to explore how AI is redefining client intelligence, product reliability, and compliance in the advisor tech stack.  Shannon and Mark discuss: How AI is being used to automate emails, capture meeting dat,a and reduce manual tasks Why the first 60 days of tech adoption are crucial for long-term success How client intelligence tools can surface key life events and strengthen relationships The critical importance of data privacy, complianc,e and advisor control in AI systems Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Mark Gilbert: LinkedIn: Mark Gilbert Zocks About Our Guest: Co-founding and leading Zocks for over two and a half years, they’ve pioneered a privacy-first AI platform for financial services that revolutionizes data capture from conversations. This role has allowed Mark Gilbert to leverage his skills in AI, enterprise, and fintech Platforms, as well as Go-to-market Strategy.  Prior to Zocks, he held executive product and technology roles at Twilio, Hearsay Social, and Microsoft after graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) focused in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

What exactly does it take to ride the wave of independence in wealth management, and how can technology ease the transition? The breakaway movement is accelerating, with more advisors leaving traditional wirehouses to build independent RIAs that offer greater flexibility, control and client-centric service.  But with independence comes new challenges—scaling efficiently, selecting the right tech stack and ensuring seamless client experiences. As advisors navigate this shift, AI, automation and integrated technology solutions are becoming essential tools for driving long-term growth.  In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Vickie Lewin, chief growth officer at Amplify, to explore: Why more advisors are breaking away and how it’s reshaping the industry Amplify’s mission as a tech-driven, all-in-one advisory solution Challenges and solutions for advisors modernizing their tech infrastructure  The role of AI and automation in shaping wealth management’s future  Connect with Shannon Rosic: Shannon Rosic WealthStack website WealthManagement.com Connect with Vickie Lewin: LinkedIn: Vickie Lewin Website: Amplify About Our Guest: As Chief Growth Officer, Vickie leads Amplify’s sales and marketing team, driving strategic direction, business development, and market positioning. She is responsible for articulating and amplifying the competitive advantages of Amplify’s unified wealth management platform, ensuring alignment between product development and market needs. Vickie also plays a key role in shaping product and market development strategies and is an integral member of the leadership team. Prior to joining Amplify, Vickie was Senior Vice President and Chief Success Officer at AssetMark from 2021 to 2024. She joined AssetMark in 2001 when it was a $1 billion TAMP provider and was instrumental in its growth to a $100+ billion industry leader. Her leadership spanned multiple roles, including SVP – Central Division and Internal Sales Development, SVP – Eastern Divisional Sales Manager, and New England Regional Consultant. Vickie played a pivotal role in guiding AssetMark through acquisitions and spearheaded marketing efforts, including overseeing 80+ industry events annually. She previously held roles at FundQuest (now part of Envestnet), Investment Advisory Network (now SS&C Technologies), and Nuveen. Vickie holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications from Ohio State University, where she was a varsity tennis player and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Outside of work, Vickie and her husband, Oren, enjoy a lively family life with their five adult children. She loves traveling, golfing, and sharing great wine with family and friends. She is also passionate about increasing the representation of women in financial services and mentoring the next generation of female industry leaders