Tag: AI Adoption

The WealthStack Podcast: Why Consistency Is the New Scalability with JP Pattinson

The WealthStack Podcast: Why Consistency Is the New Scalability with JP Pattinson

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

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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.

The WealthStack Podcast: Human Connection Meets AI Automation with Zeplyn’s Era Jain

The WealthStack Podcast: Human Connection Meets AI Automation with Zeplyn’s Era Jain

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

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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.