Talking Wealth

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  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Inside Story of OpenArc’s $129 Billion Breakaway with Dynasty’s Shirl Penney

    On this episode of Talking Wealth, On this episode of Talking Wealth, Josh Brown speaks with Dynasty CEO Shirl Penney about OpenArc Corporate Advisory’s $129 billion breakaway from Merrill Lynch.They discuss how a team of that size makes the leap to independence, what they couldn’t build inside a wirehouse, how Dynasty won the mandate, and whether this deal signals the next wave of mega-team breakaways in wealth management. This episode is sponsored by YCharts. Learn more at https://go.ycharts.com/talking-wealth, and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription (new customers only). For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  2. 12 MAR

    How to Borrow Against Your Portfolio For Less

    On this episode of Talking Wealth, Ben Carlson is joined by Joseph Wang, co-founder and CRO of SyntheticFi, a company that helps clients borrow against their portfolios for lower financing rates using box spread loans. They cover how box spreads work, how to use the options market to borrow at more competitive rates, box spread loan use cases, how SyntheticFi works with financial advisors and more. This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree. Visit https://www.wisdomtree.com/portfolioconsultations to schedule an introductory call today. For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. 5 MAR

    The Extinction Event in Wealth Tech

    Last week, Anthropic’s Claude announced integrations with Orion and LPL — not as a demo, not as a side tool, but embedded directly into the advisor workflow. That’s a big deal. When AI plugs into the plumbing of wealth management, it stops being optional. What happens when your custodian has a brain? When reporting, research, client communications, compliance workflows, and portfolio analysis are handled at machine speed? Is this a productivity unlock… or the beginning of advisor displacement? On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick is joined by Rob Nance, CEO of Dispatch, to break down what this moment really means. They talk about whether AI becomes the new operating system for wealth tech, who benefits most (big platforms or independent advisors), what gets automated first, and whether margins expand — or get competed away. This isn’t about chatbots. It’s about control of the stack. If intelligence is now embedded in the infrastructure, the real question is: who owns it — and who gets replaced by it? This episode is sponsored by YCharts. Download The Top 10 Visuals for Prospect & Client Meetings, and start your free YCharts trial through Talking Wealth (new customers only) at https://go.ycharts.com/talking-wealth For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  4. 4 FEB

    Private Equity's Liquidity Problem

    Secondaries used to be a niche corner of private markets — a way for institutions to quietly offload old fund positions. Today, they’re becoming a core feature of modern finance. In this conversation, Marc Rubinstein and Michael Batnick dig into the rapid rise of secondaries: why private assets are staying private for longer, how liquidity is being engineered rather than waited for, and what this shift means for valuations, incentives, and risk. We explore who wins, who loses, and whether secondaries are making private markets more efficient — or just more complex. This episode is sponsored by YCharts. Click here https://go.ycharts.com/talking-wealth, to start a free trial and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription (new customers only). For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  5. 28 JAN

    Is Social Security Going Bankrupt?

    On this episode of Ben With Benefits, Ben Carlson is joined by Mike Piper, creator of the Oblivious Investor blog and author of a number of books including Social Security Made Simple. They discuss Social Security from every angle. Is the trust fund going bankrupt? When should you file for benefits? What are the pros and cons of filing early? What are the most important variables in determining when to claim? They also discuss why Social Security might be the most important retirement plan ever created and much more. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at http://Betterment.com/advisors For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
  6. 21 JAN

    Why Advisors Go Independent

    On this episode of Talking Wealth, Josh Brown sits down with Kevin Thompson, Founder of 9i Capital Group, to unpack the biggest issues facing financial advisors and investors today. They break down Wealthfront’s rocky IPO and cash-heavy business model, and debate private market exposure in 401(k)s as BlackRock pushes forward. Plus, why retirement assets just hit a record $48.1 trillion and why some advisors choose full independence even when high payouts already exist. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions.  Learn more at http://Betterment.com/advisors  For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  7. 14 JAN

    The Lie on Both Sides of Investment Management

    Investment management has become strangely polarizing in the advisory industry. On one end, many “planning-led” firms treat portfolios as a commodity—something clients can DIY or outsource entirely because “markets are efficient anyway.” On the other, some firms still rely on outdated investment storytelling: credentials, access, and vague promises of outperformance. On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick sits down with Zach Conway to argue for a rational middle ground. We talk about why investment management still matters, where advisors actually add value, and why even the best firms struggle to deliver that value at scale. We dig into the real problems—lack of a client-to-portfolio framework, clunky implementation, and manual trading—and how modern platforms are changing the way advisors personalize portfolios, manage taxes, and reclaim time to spend with clients. If you think investment management is either “dead” or all smoke and mirrors, this conversation will change how you see it. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at ⁠http://Betterment.com/advisors ⁠ For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  8. 7 JAN

    Be the GP: How to Invest in the 2 & 20

    On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick sits down with Todd Owens, Managing Partner at Cantilever to break down the rapidly growing world of GP stakes investing. They discuss why asset managers are selling minority interests in their firms, what investors actually get exposure to when they buy GP stakes, and how this strategy differs from traditional private equity. Todd explains the economics of management fees vs. carry, the durability of cash flows, and why GP stakes have become so attractive in an environment where scale, distribution, and permanence matter more than ever. This episode is sponsored by Exhibit A. Explore everything Exhibit A has to offer by visiting: https://exhibitaforadvice.com/ For more from Talking Wealth sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingwealthpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation #financialadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

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