Where Customization Meets Scale: Rethinking Model Portfolio Delivery

In today’s wealth management landscape, OCIOs and asset managers sit at the center of immense value creation. They shape research, design models, and define investment philosophies — but too often, those insights never make it to the client portfolio. Advisors remain disconnected from enterprise guidance, and the impact of well-intentioned research gets lost in translation. […]

The ETF Surge Is Real—But Are You Seeing the Full Picture?

I recently read a piece in Bloomberg highlighting Q1 ETF flows that were so massive, they were dubbed a “semi-shock.” After reviewing Morningstar flow data, $348 billion flowed into ETFs through April, totaling $1.23 trillion over the trailing twelve months. Even more interesting is the extreme adoption of active ETFs. $135 billion has flowed into […]

How AI is Accelerating the Shift from Brokerage to Advisory

As wealth management firms seek new avenues for organic growth, many face a familiar challenge: how to transition transactional clients into deeper, advice-driven relationships. While this shift has long been underway, AI is now the accelerator—turning signals into strategy and opportunity into growth. The move from brokerage to advisory is no longer just a trend; […]

Podcast: Leading Through Volatility with Jeff Mehi

In today’s unpredictable markets, volatility isn’t a signal to pause — it’s a moment to lead. In this episode of The Growth Studio, Jeff Mehi, Head of Wealth Partnerships at TIFIN AMP, shares how top-performing firms are using real-time data and AI-powered insights to drive smarter decisions, support advisors, and stay ahead. From identifying at-risk […]

When Markets Get Uncertain, The Best Firms Double Down on Data

I’ve spent my career leading data-driven distribution strategy at two of the world’s largest asset managers. And I can tell you from experience—when volatility hits, the business doesn’t slow down. It speeds up. Whether it was our top-performing fund suddenly underperforming, a major sales re-org, or global market disruption, one thing remained constant: everyone came […]

Donors in the Driver’s Seat: Tech Makes Giving Easier, More Impactful

As technology has disrupted and reinvented one field after another, it often follows a familiar playbook: Simplifying transactions and cutting out interactions. Shopping, ordering food, calling a cab – all have been replaced with swipes, taps and clicks. In a similar way, technology is making philanthropy easier. We discover and research causes online and donate […]

Podcast: Rethinking Growth: AI’s Role in the Modern RIA

In this episode of The Growth Studio, Samantha Davison sits down with Rajini Kodialam—co-founder emeritus of Focus Financial Partners and board member at TIFIN AG—to discuss how RIAs can harness AI to drive organic growth. Rajini shares why AI is not a threat but a strategic advantage for advisors, especially those ready to scale efficiently, […]

The Power of Personalization: Scalable Engagement with AI

Today’s advisors expect more than a one-size-fits-all approach to wealth management. They demand tailored experiences, relevant insights, and proactive engagement that aligns with their clients’ unique financial goals and life circumstances. However, many distribution teams still struggle to scale personalization effectively, relying on outdated segmentation methods and generic outreach to advisors. The result? Missed opportunities, […]