In this episode, Craig sits down with Era Jain to explore how Zeplyn is redefining AI-driven meeting support for financial advisors. From boosting CRM data quality to enabling “agentic” AI workflows, Jain breaks down where the industry is headed — and why the human-in-the-loop approach remains essential. This conversation digs into the real-world operational challenges […]

AdvisorTech is booming — but is it moving in the right direction? In this episode, Craig Iskowitz talks with Michael Kitces about the latest Kitces Advisor Tech Study, the future of AI in wealth management, and why so many advisor-built software companies never scale. They also break down the ever-growing AdvisorTech Map and what the […]

Estate planning may be one of the most overlooked areas of wealth management—but that’s changing fast, thanks to technology. In this episode of WealthTech Today, Craig talks with Steve Lockshin, founder of RIA AdvicePeriod and co-founder of Vanilla, about how AI is transforming estate planning, why most advisors are still reactive instead of proactive, and […]

The advisor-client matchmaking process is broken. Most firms still rely on cold outreach, mass lead-gen tactics, and outdated “Find an Advisor” tools that rarely convert. In this episode, Derek Notman, founder and CEO of Couplr, joins the show to explore how his platform is reimagining the experience with psychology-driven matching and how AI is reshaping […]

July was a blockbuster month in WealthTech, with major deals and innovations reshaping advisor technology. From Sixth Street’s $200 million investment in Wealthbox to AdvisorEngine’s new partnerships and a surge of AI integrations from Otter.ai, Zocks, and others, the industry is moving fast. Here’s what RIAs and wealth managers need to know—and why AI strategy […]

Cerity Partners isn’t just acquiring firms — it’s building one. In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Ludlow, Chief Technology Officer of Cerity Partners, for a deep dive into the infrastructure, strategy, and operational discipline behind one of the fastest-growing RIAs in the country. They unpack what it really takes to scale with intention: […]

Eight months after Bain Capital’s acquisition of Envestnet, the wealth management technology giant is emerging with a clearer vision of how artificial intelligence will reshape the advisor experience. In this episode, Blake Wood, Envestnet’s Head of Platform Strategy, reveals how the company is moving beyond the typical “AI washing” to deliver tools that actually save […]

In an industry where technology adoption can make or break an advisory practice, Cetera’s head of digital solutions reveals how the firm is navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of wealth tech. From AI-powered note-taking to data aggregation challenges, this conversation unpacks the strategic decisions that affect over 12,000 financial professionals managing more than $500 billion […]

The traditional M&A process in wealth management has a fundamental flaw: it prioritizes financial metrics over the one thing both buyers and sellers say matters most—cultural fit. Allen Darby, CEO of Alaris Acquisitions, has built an AI-powered solution that’s turning this approach on its head. In this episode of WealthTech Today, Darby explains how his […]

AI is quickly moving from buzzword to business priority in wealth management. But how do you introduce AI tools into an enterprise platform that already serves 30,000 advisors—without breaking workflows or compliance guardrails? In this episode with Kristie Edling-Day, CIO for Advisor Technology at LPL Financial, we discuss the real-world challenges and opportunities of scaling […]

In this June News episode of WealthTech Today, we cover the latest industry developments shaking up the WealthTech landscape, including several significant acquisitions and strategic partnerships that signal major changes in the advisor technology ecosystem. Featured News Stories: LPL Acquires Commonwealth: The Last Domino Falls Schwab Invests in Wealth.com to Elevate Estate Planning Josh Brown […]

What happens when a portfolio management platform with 25 years of history bets big on AI? In this episode, Leo Schrantz shares how Vestmark is weaving AI into every layer of their platform—from proposal generation to advisor copilots to operational automation. If you’re a tech-savvy executive wondering how AI can deliver measurable ROI without crossing […]

In this episode, we speak with David Snider, Founder and CEO of Harness Wealth, about his journey from Bain Capital to launching a tax-focused wealth management platform. Snider reveals how his costly equity compensation mistakes led to creating a service that helps individuals navigate complex financial decisions before liquidity events occur. His insights on the […]

Financial executives are facing unprecedented demands on their time. In this episode, Craig Iskowitz sits down with Eden Ovadia (CEO of FINNY AI) and Ritik Malhotra (CEO of Savvy Wealth) to explore the AI productivity tools that are helping them reclaim hours from their day. From email automation to smart scheduling, these busy CEOs reveal […]

Arnulf Hsu, founder and CEO of GReminders, talks about how their AI-powered meeting management platform is transforming workflows for financial advisors with host Craig Iskowitz. GReminders has seen remarkable growth, expanding to serve over 2,000 advisors and 450 RIAs by focusing on the entire meeting lifecycle rather than just individual components like scheduling or note-taking. […]

Rafael Loureiro, CEO and co-founder of Wealth.com shares how a frustrating personal experience with estate planning led him to create a company that secured $30 million in Series A funding from Google Ventures. Their discussion reveals how outdated processes in AI-powered estate planning technology for financial advisors created an opportunity for technology-driven innovation in an […]

James Rockwood, founder and CEO of CapIntel, discusses how trust outranks performance in client retention for financial advisors. He describes how technology can enable a personalized approach to proposals which builds stronger client relationships. CapIntel is approaching 20,000 advisors globally with strong business growth metrics. Key Takeaways Trust is more important than performance for client […]

Alternative investments have traditionally been difficult to scale due to fragmented processes and limited infrastructure. In this episode, iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano shares how their platform is tackling these challenges head-on—using automation technology to connect the entire alternative investment ecosystem. The result? A more streamlined, scalable solution for wealth management firms seeking to integrate alts […]

In this special episode of the WealthTech Today podcast, host Craig Iskowitz sits down with Marcus Grimm, fractional CMO and B2B marketing veteran, to discuss the importance of structured decision-making when RIAs select wealth management consultants. The conversation explores why firms often make the wrong technology choices despite good intentions, and how proper buyer’s guides […]

Robinhood’s $300M acquisition of TradePMR marks a strategic pivot into the RIA space that few saw coming. In this exclusive interview, TradePMR founder and CEO Robb Baldwin sits down with Craig Iskowitz just one day after closing the deal to share the inside story of how this unexpected partnership came together. Baldwin reveals the three […]