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The WealthStack Podcast: The Next Era of Personalized Wealth Solutions with David Crow

The WealthStack Podcast: The Next Era of Personalized Wealth Solutions with David Crow

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The future of wealth management isn’t just about managing portfolios—it’s about leveraging technology to deliver personalized, client-centric solutions at scale. As the industry evolves, advisors and firms must adapt to new digital tools, automation and AI-driven insights to remain competitive.

In this episode of the WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with David Crow, head of Axos Clearing at Axos, to explore how firms can harness technology, data and AI to better serve clients and drive efficiency.

Shannon and David discuss:

  • The evolution of hybrid wealth models and what it means for the future of advice
  • AI, automation and digital tools—where they add value and where the industry is still playing catch-up
  • The Axos approach to integrating banking and investing to create a seamless client experience
  • Emerging trends in clearing and custody

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About Our Guest:

David Crow is an accomplished executive with a wealth of experience dedicated to helping organizations optimize, scale, and transform. As Executive Vice President and Head of Axos Clearing, he leads the company’s strategic growth efforts, driving innovation and client-focused solutions that address the unique challenges each organization faces. His passion for cultivating strong client relationships is at the core of his work, with a focus on listening attentively, collaborating deeply, and connecting strategy to execution to deliver measurable results.

With over 25 years of experience in various financial services roles, from sales to relationship management, David has built a reputation for offering forward-thinking guidance that empowers clients to navigate the evolving financial landscape. His expertise in building tailored solutions has made him a trusted partner to clients across the country. Beyond his role at Axos Clearing, David is an active member of industry groups, serving on the SIFMA Private Client Services Committee and the FINRA Clearing Firm Advisory Committee.

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The WealthStack Podcast: How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing Wealth Management with John Connell

The WealthStack Podcast: How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing Wealth Management with John Connell

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The rise of AI in wealth management isn’t just about technological advancement; it’s about fundamentally reshaping how advisors operate, engage with clients and scale their businesses. AI’s ability to automate administrative tasks gives advisors more time to focus on strategic planning and client relationships—core elements of building trust and growing AUM. Firms that embrace this technology early can gain a competitive edge by offering more personalized, efficient service.

Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with John Connell, CEO and co-founder of Focal, to explore the transformative power of agentic AI in the financial advisory space. Shannon and John discuss:

  • Agentic AI and its independent problem-solving capabilities 
  • How AI is projected to enhance wealthtech operations and the personal brand of advisors 
  • How AI can be used as a growth lever
  • Why compliance is crucial when adopting AI solutions

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John L. Connell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Focal, an AI meeting management solution that saves financial advisors 15 hours per week by automating tasks before, during, and after meetings. Focal offers enterprise-grade security and compliance, built on Microsoft’s most secure infrastructure. John is also the CEO of Investiture AI, a consulting firm supporting AI/ML solutions for companies like Apple, Disney, HP, and Reddit. He is passionate about leveraging AI for social good, driving innovation through his podcast, Accelerating AI.

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The WealthStack Podcast: 2025 WealthTech Projections & Predictions with Davis Janowski

The WealthStack Podcast: 2025 WealthTech Projections & Predictions with Davis Janowski

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The WealthStack podcast is back for 2025, and advisors are navigating a whirlwind of challenges—think regulatory twists, inflationary pressures and a wealthtech marketplace that feels more crowded than a New York subway at rush hour. This perfect storm is setting the stage for a transformative year, where clarity and consolidation could bring some focus to the ever-evolving advisor-tech relationship.

Join host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, as she speaks with Davis Janowski, WealthManagement.com’s senior tech editor, about:

  • Generative AI’s game-changing potential.
  • Why advisors must prioritize tech investments that improve workflows, efficiency and client experience and avoid the shiny object syndrome.
  • Democratization challenges: Despite the promise of technology to expand access to financial advice, the industry remains focused on high-net-worth clients, leaving mass-affluent markets underserved. 
  • The rise of all-in-one platforms: Consolidation continues, with some platforms excelling in integration, but most still struggle to maintain expertise across multiple functions.
  • How the asset manager and advisor relationship has shifted.

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Davis Janowski is a career journalist who has done stints with fintech startups and as an analyst. Along the way, his work has appeared in The New York Times and many other publications. While much of his focus has been in the fintech sector for the last 13 years, Davis also has extensive experience in evaluating technology and tech products. His career in tech journalism began at PC Magazine, where Davis tested and reviewed consumer and business products and managed a team of editors, technicians, and analysts. He also spent six years covering fintech for InvestmentNews, where he was a technology reporter and columnist and also spoke frequently at industry conferences.

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The WealthStack Podcast: Schwab’s Vision for Advisor Tech with Alison Dooher

The WealthStack Podcast: Schwab’s Vision for Advisor Tech with Alison Dooher

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Technology is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for scaling and improving client outcomes. With increasing demands on advisors, platforms like Schwab are working to simplify, integrate and anticipate the next wave of innovation to help advisors thrive in an evolving landscape.

In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions at Informa Connect, is joined by Alison Dooher, head of digital advisor services at Charles Schwab, for a live discussion at the recent Schwab IMPACT conference in San Francisco. The conversation dives deep into the future of wealthtech, addressing how Schwab is evolving its digital ecosystem to meet the growing needs of financial advisors. With an emphasis on simplifying tools, improving integrations and leveraging AI, Schwab’s strategy focuses on empowering advisors to streamline operations and enhance the client experience.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why less might be more when it comes to tech stacks
  • What Schwab learned from the TD Ameritrade integration 
  • Why Schwab is enhancing the quality of integrations
  • How AI will empower advisors to focus more on meaningful client relationships rather than replace them

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Alison Dooher is a member of the Advisor Services Leadership Team and has spent two decades working with and in the service of registered investment advisors.

She currently leads Digital Advisor Solutions, which oversees technology platforms that help the RIAs that custody assets with Schwab serve their clients and increase the scale and efficiency of their business. Dooher and her team play a central role in advancing the custody, trading and support services Schwab provides to independent investment advisors.

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The WealthStack Podcast: How Digital Vaults Empower Advisors and Families with Martha Underwood

The WealthStack Podcast: How Digital Vaults Empower Advisors and Families with Martha Underwood

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Digital vaults are revolutionizing legacy planning by providing a secure, centralized and accessible solution for managing critical documents and assets. In an era where families are geographically dispersed, and financial lives are increasingly complex, digital vaults enable the seamless organization and sharing of important information, such as wills, insurance policies, deeds and health directives. By empowering individuals to grant controlled access to trusted advisors and family members, these tools bridge communication gaps and ensure that wishes are respected during life’s critical moments. 

Born out of a personal crisis during Hurricane Irma, Prismm was Martha Underwood’s solution to a pressing problem: secure, centralized access to critical documents. Join host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, as she speaks with Prism’s founder about: 

  • The pressing need for seamless access to critical documents and assets
  • How Prismm differentiates itself with customer ownership of data 
  • The significance of client engagement in comprehensive financial planning 
  • Insights on leveraging AI for secure and effortless document management 
  • How evolving data regulations are shaping the landscape of digital vault offerings

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About Our Guest:

Martha Underwood boasts over 8 years of extensive experience as a founder, leader, and speaker within the realms of technology and innovation. She is the visionary behind GetPrismm.com, a pioneering platform designed to facilitate the secure storage and accessibility of vital documents in anticipation of unforeseen circumstances. Her overarching goal is to spearhead the evolution of seamless wealth transfer processes, equipping individuals with the tools to meticulously plan their legacies.

Her fervor for disseminating insights and expertise regarding women’s leadership in the spheres of technology and innovation is palpable, making her a sought-after figure in the business landscape.

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The WealthStack Podcast: The Future of AI Security with Alec Crawford

The WealthStack Podcast: The Future of AI Security with Alec Crawford

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With over 62% of wealth management firms acknowledging that AI will significantly transform operations, it’s becoming imperative to adopt AI responsibly while ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance and robust cybersecurity.

Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, chats with Alec Crawford, the founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, about how this firm is revolutionizing AI security and how the platform is working to solve challenges presented by AI.

Alec and Shannon also discuss:

  • How AI will become the “command center” for firms
  • The operational benefits of AI
  • Key aspects of regulatory compliance and future considerations
  • Actionable insights on mitigating cybersecurity threats using AI

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About Our Guest:

Alec Crawford is the Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., a leader in AI safety, security and compliance. The company created the first AI governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity management software platform (AI GRCC), a new category of software. Their customers range from small businesses to large financial institutions.

Alec is an AI and risk management thought leader, writing his weekly publication, STAY Sustainable, and diving deep into sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and other related topics, and also hosts a related podcast interviewing high-profile guests in these areas. He is a frequent conference chair and speaker.

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How Farther’s Custom Tech Fuels Advisor Growth with Taylor Matthews and Brad Genser

How Farther’s Custom Tech Fuels Advisor Growth with Taylor Matthews and Brad Genser

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The buy versus build debate continues to rage on in the wealth management industry. Many of the largest wealth managers and RIAs have already created great software and technology that others can purchase and fold into their existing businesses. But Farther actually turned to creating their own in-house proprietary platforms to achieve success in a data-driven way. 

Now, with $72 million in Series C funding, Farther plans to use this investment to further support advisors and enhance their platform. 

Shannon, Taylor, and Brad discuss:

  • The importance of responsible scaling to maintain high service quality for clients and advisors
  • Strategies behind their remote-first company model and the benefits it brought during the pandemic
  • Why AI is a tool for scaling advisors’ time, not replacing their role in building trust with clients
  • The importance of clean, unified data for optimizing client outcomes and advisor efficiency

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About Our Guests:

Taylor Matthews leads Farther’s executive team and shapes the overarching strategy for the firm. Prior to founding Farther, Taylor was a member of the leadership team at ForUsAll, where he helped build the fintech retirement advisory firm from $25 million in assets under management to just under $1 billion in his two years there.

Taylor previously co-founded Essmart, a social enterprise distributing tech-for-development products in India, and was an investment banker and management consultant in his early career. He graduated from MIT Sloan with an MBA and Yale with degrees in philosophy and political science.

 

Brad Genser sets Farther’s vision for using technology to deliver an elite wealth experience for clients. Prior to founding Farther, Brad worked at Goldman Sachs in New York – where he founded and led an AI team dedicated to Private Wealth, and was an advisor on a team that managed over $1 billion in assets for clients.

Brad received both an SM in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from MIT. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he is a two-time Iraq war combat veteran who was awarded two bronze stars.

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The WealthStack Podcast: The TAMP Evolution: Tech Driving Wealth Management Forward with Kyle Wiggs

The WealthStack Podcast: The TAMP Evolution: Tech Driving Wealth Management Forward with Kyle Wiggs

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TAMPs have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1980s, becoming essential tools for advisors seeking to enhance operational efficiency and client service. Initially, TAMPs were designed to simplify portfolio management by providing access to pre-selected investment models and third-party asset managers, allowing advisors to outsource the heavy lifting of investment management. Over time, as technology has advanced and client expectations have shifted, TAMPs have evolved to offer a wider array of services, including advanced portfolio customization, automated trading, and integrated compliance tools. The modern TAMPs now combine cutting-edge wealthtech solutions with multi-custodial capabilities, allowing advisors to serve a broader range of clients more effectively while keeping their focus on client engagement and growth.

In this episode, WealthStack Podcast host Shannon Rosic chats with Kyle Wiggs, CEO of UX Wealth Partners, about the evolving role of TAMPs in wealth management.

Shannon and Kyle also discuss:

  • The evolution of TAMPs and the technology advancements driving growth
  • How advisors can leverage TAMPs to manage regulatory, operational, and investment challenges more effectively
  • The role of AI in enhancing decision-making and portfolio management
  • How technology is redefining the client experience and helping advisors maintain control while outsourcing key functions

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About Our Guest:

As President & CEO, Kyle is responsible for leading UX Wealth Partners’ team of dedicated industry experts. He focuses primarily on business strategy, organizational management, platform & product development, and distribution strategy. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Kyle has an intimate understanding of today’s advisors, the technologies needed to modernize their businesses, and the transformative investment tools that power the UX Wealth Partners platform.

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Harnessing the Power of Testimonials for Business Growth with Andrew Johnson of Testimonial IQ

Harnessing the Power of Testimonials for Business Growth with Andrew Johnson of Testimonial IQ

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The use of testimonials creates a powerful opportunity to amplify the potential reach of positive experiences through word-of-mouth sharing to new audiences. For financial advisors, online reputation is becoming increasingly important as clients turn to digital channels for information. Understanding how to leverage testimonials effectively can be a game-changer for business growth.

In this episode of WealthStack, Shannon Rosic, Director of WealthStack Content & Solutions, chats with Andrew Johnson, CEO, and Co-founder of Testimonial IQ, about why financial advisors should care about Google reviews, the role of compliance in managing testimonials, and how to align online presence with real-world client relationships.

Shannon and Andrew discuss:

  • Understanding testimonials vs. endorsements
  • Overcoming the fear of feedback
  • What advisors need to know about SEO
  • Future trends in online reputation management and the role of AI in compliance

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An experienced FinTech entrepreneur, Andrew previously co-founded Datalign Advisory, an RIA referral platform where he serves as a board advisor. Before Datalign, he worked in management consulting with a focus on B2C marketing and in product/operations strategy with Meta (Facebook). Andrew served for five years in the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including two deployments on the world’s finest Destroyer, USS O’Kane. Andrew earned his MBA from the University of Virginia and his BS from Davidson College. He resides with his family in Denver, CO.

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Why Business Owners Deserve Better from Their Advisory Partners with Trevor Greenway

Why Business Owners Deserve Better from Their Advisory Partners with Trevor Greenway

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Small to medium-sized businesses make up 99% of all U.S. businesses, and most of these business owners are unaware of their enterprise value. The episode dives into how Interval provides critical insights for business owners by automating business health analytics and delivering ongoing value monitoring, ultimately helping advisors provide better guidance by integrating business health data into their planning process.

Join Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, as she speaks with Trevor Greenway, Co-Founder & CEO at interVal, on how interVal is empowering financial advisors to attract, retain, and better serve high-value business owner clients through the innovative use of technology.

Shannon and Trevor discuss:

  • What data is most important in business valuations
  • How InterVal fits into an advisors overall tech stack
  • How wealth managers can act as the “quarterback” for business owners
  • The importance of having clear business goals when implementing AI

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About Our Guest:

Trevor Greenway is an exceptionally passionate leader who believes that when data is harnessed for good, everyone in the ecosystem benefits. He understands that business owners and their advisors can operate more efficiently when financial data is sorted and contextualized in meaningful ways. Believing that everyone succeeds with access to comprehensive information, Trevor led the development of a software platform that provides this data in real time.

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