The WealthTech Podcast

Mark Wickersham

The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver.

The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you with the generous support of Asseta AI.

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Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems.

To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai

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The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.

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Tuesday · 32 min
Why Family Offices Are Drowning in Compliance (And How to Fix It) | Frank Tumminello, FileForms
In this episode of Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Frank Tumminello, CEO and Co-Founder of FileForms, a software platform built to help family offices stay compliant with entity state and federal filing requirements. Frank and Mark dig into the operational chaos that many family offices face when managing dozens of entities: fragmented vendor relationships, unclear roles and responsibilities, and a heavy reliance on spreadsheets and email to track deadlines. Also in this episode: ✅ Why entity compliance mindset has shifted ✅ Where FileForms fits into a broader family office tech stack ✅ Common horror stories that happen without a centralized compliance solution ✅ The current status of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) ✅ How AI is being applied inside the FileForms platform ✅ Where the family office industry heading over the next three to five years Mark closes the episode with his signature personal questions, where Frank talks about his surprising background as a film extra, his favorite hidden gems in Fort Lauderdale, and a book recommendation for entrepreneurs heading into 2026. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VOixGfOFtOU 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Frank Tumminello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-a-tumminello/ 🔗 FileForms:https://fileforms.com/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta: https://www.asseta.ai/ 🔗 WealthTech Podcast: https://www.thewealthtechpodcast.com/ About Frank Tumminello Frank is CEO & Co-Founder of FileForms and previously worked in private equity. When not working on growing his business and can be found on the occasional movie set in small parts and as an extra. About FileForms FileForms is your trusted partner for filing regulatory forms and reports. Our platform was built by industry thought leaders with extensive regulatory and financial technology experience to assure we convert complex filing requirements into a streamlined, compliant, white-glove, client experience. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E16
August 9 · 41 min
AI Theater vs. AI Realism: What Advisors Should Know | Adrian Johnstone, Practifi
Why Your Advisor's 'Weekend AI Project' Should Worry Compliance Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Adrian "AJ" Johnstone, Co-Founder and CEO of Practifi for a candid conversation on what's real and what's noise in wealth tech AI right now. AJ calls himself an "AI realist," and this episode backs that up. He and Mark dig into the CRM versus note-taker debate through a simple lens: every piece of technology is either a giver or a taker, depending on your role in the firm. They also unpack what actually makes something "agentic" versus just another API trigger dressed up in new language, and why AJ thinks DIY vibe-coded tools are a bigger risk to your firm than most people realize (his medical analogy on this one is worth the watch alone). In this episode: ✅ Why Practifi built its own AI-native CRM instead of layering AI onto Salesforce's tools ✅ CRM vs. note-takers: the "giver or taker" framework for who actually benefits ✅ What separates true agentic AI from workflow automation with a new name ✅ Why "I built this over the weekend" should worry every compliance officer ✅ The talent pipeline problem nobody's solving yet And as always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZeaM_-CqDSo 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Adrian Johnstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianjohnstone/ 🔗 Practifi: https://www.practifi.com/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ 🔗 WealthTech Podcast AI: https://www.thewealthtechpodcast.com/ About Adrian 'AJ' Johnstone Adrian is the Chief Executive Officer of Practifi. For over 20 years, Adrian has worked with advice businesses of all sizes to leverage technology for growth. He believes that technology firms should be partners, not just providers, and that seamlessly integrated platforms are the future of our industry. A regular presenter at industry events in Australia and the United States, Adrian offers deep insight into technology trends and best practices for the financial services industry. About Practifi Practifi is the only intelligent CRM built specifically for wealth management firms. Designed to support the way advisory teams actually work, Practifi combines native AI functionality with purpose-built capabilities across client management, business operations, compliance support, and firmwide collaboration. Together, these features help advisory teams streamline operations, surface meaningful insights, and strengthen client relationships without sacrificing the human experience at the center of advice. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E17
August 2 · 38 min
Future Proofing The Modern Family Office | Phil Ierardi, TOC-23
Phil Ierardi, Co-Founder of multi-family office TOC-23 and 25-year veteran of Fidelity Family Office Services and Eton Solutions, joins host Mark Wickersham to unpack how the family office technology landscape has evolved and where it's headed on The WealthTech Podcast. Together they cover: ✅ A look back on family office tech ✅ Best of breed vs. all-in-one platforms vs. major pillars ✅ Future Proofing Your Tech Stack ✅ What it actually takes to service ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families ✅ Practical AI adoption advice for family offices ✅ Common mistakes firms make when searching for and selecting new technology As always they end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHgNyzswBDU About Phil Ierardi Phil is Partner and COO of TOC-23 a boutique multi-family family. A 25 year veteran of the family office industry having sat on both sides of the table helping to found Fidelity's Family Office Service (FFOS) division and as head of sales for Eton Solutions. Phil is based in the south shore of Boston. About TOC-23 TOC-23 is a family office and investment partnership that has five focus service areas – wealth & estate planning, administrative & financial support, concierge & special projects, capital allocation, and direct investments. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E15
July 20 · 38 min
What's Changed in Family Office Tech | Sue McDermott, Addepar
Host Mark Wickersham brings back Sue McDermott of Addepar to revisit the state of family office technology and dig into what's actually changed. This episode covers: ✅ Why the "best-of-breed" mentality has evolved into a hub-and-spoke model ✅ The persistent IBOR-to-ABOR data challenges ✅ How data quality and integrity have improved ✅ The case against QuickBooks for family offices ✅ Where real progress has been made in the marketplace ✅ Why family offices should treat data ownership and portability as a core part of vendor due diligence ✅ Addepar's AI strategy (Addison), and how it's changing the user experience ✅ The risk of "AI sprawl" And as always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZkH_Ll-_qTc 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Sue McDermott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mcdermott-3277883/ 🔗 Addepar: https://addepar.com/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ 🔗 WealthTech Podcast AI: https://www.thewealthtechpodcast.com/ About Sue McDermott Susan McDermott is the Sr. Program Director on the Partnership team at Addepar. Sue focuses on partners that offer a range of family office services. Sue has spent the majority of her career in the investment and wealth management fields and has extensive experience in technology and operations management. About Addepar Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,400 firms in 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on $9 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with 650+ software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva, São Paulo and Singapore. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E14
July 13 · 40 min
AI & The Democratization of Family Offices | Tom Nicholson, Aleta
On this episode of Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Tom Nicholson of Aleta to unpack the democratization of family offices and what it takes to run one well today. The conversation covers why families stay stuck on Excel too long, what makes the COO or CFO role so critical, and the common mistakes new family offices make when standing up their structure. We cover: ✅ The democratization of family offices and the shrinking barrier to entry ✅ Why Excel becomes a liability the longer families rely on it ✅The evolving role of the COO/CFO in a modern family office ✅ Buy vs. build: when to build your own tech, and when not to ✅ Data aggregation challenges across custodians, alternatives, and illiquid assets ✅ Where AI fits (and doesn't) in family office operations ✅ The future of the family office industry over the next five-plus years 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uK4DaclrBsI 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Thomson Nicholson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslnicholson/ 🔗 Aleta: https://aleta.io/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ 🔗 WealthTech Podcast AI: https://www.thewealthtechpodcast.com/ About Thomas Nicholson Tom Nicholson is Director of Sales, Americas at Aleta. A decade of hands-on family office experience, including roles at STP Investment Services and inside a single-family office in Philadelphia, shapes his perspective on tech, data, and operations. Based in the Philadelphia area, he mountain bikes when he can and stays current on markets through his favorite podcasts. About Aleta Aleta is purpose-built family office software for forward-thinking families. The Aleta platform delivers an intuitive, verified picture of total wealth for the Principal, deep investment reporting for the teams overseeing the wealth, and an open data layer built for the age of AI. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E13
June 22 · 33 min
Family Offices - Who Really Owns Your Data: AI, Data Lakes & Vibe Coding | Collation AI
Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Tanmai Sharma (Founder & CEO) and Sinan Biren (CRO) of Collation AI to dig into what a truly modern tech stack for family offices and RIAs looks like in 2026. In this episode: ✅ Why the traditional SaaS model is broken for family offices ✅ What it actually means to own your data ✅ Vibe coding ✅ The best-of-breed approach vs. all-in-one platforms ✅ Why the golden age of family offices is just getting started 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IJBAzCm4OEc About Collation AI Collation AI provides AI infrastructure that automates reporting, analytics, and workflows for family wealth firms making process improvements and driving business efficiency. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E12
June 15 · 21 min
The Scaling Advisor: CRM, AI & Automation | Jeff Rusin, Advisor Tech Partners
Lessons learned on how advisory firms can scale through smarter systems vs bodies. Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Jeff Rusin, Co-Founder of Advisor Tech Partners, to talk about scaling advisory firms through smarter systems, not more headcount. In this episode: ✅Why most RIAs are stuck in reactive, manual chaos ✅How to build a CRM that actually works for your firm ✅Workflow automation and SOPs that create consistent client experiences ✅AI note-takers and how they integrate with your CRM ✅Where AI is taking CRM reporting next 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G2OVEth4Wrs 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Jeff Rusin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyrusin/ 🔗 Advisor Tech Partners: https://www.advisortechpartners.com/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ 🔗 WealthTech Podcast AI: https://www.thewealthtechpodcast.com/ About Advisor Tech Partners Advisor Tech Partners empowers RIAs to streamline their operations, enhance client experiences, and scale effectively with cutting-edge automation solutions. From automating service models and workflows to customizing operational processes, we ensure your firm operates at peak efficiency. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E11
June 1 · 37 min
Managing Wealth, Homes, and Households at Scale | Nines
Your host Mark Wickersham is joined with Jacco de Bruijn and Mohamed Elzomor, co-founders of Nines. Jacco and Mohamed pull back the curtain on how ultra-high-net-worth families manage their homes, staff, and properties — and why even billionaires are still doing it out of WhatsApp threads and binders. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yp3Zzx0z8uk In this episode we cover: ✅The "wealth spiral": Why buying a dream home often leads to an unexpected second job managing vendors, staff, and logistics ✅Founder's journey: From Mo's days training billionaires and royal families as a personal trainer, to pivoting multiple times before finding the real problem to solve ✅Why this market was overlooked: Every industry from barbershops to pizzerias has purpose-built software, but the ultra-wealthy were running on spreadsheets ✅Estate manager challenges: Hiring for trust, promoting for the wrong reasons, and why bad staff situations can turn into lawsuits ✅Trends in WealthTech and family office services: Where the industry is headed and what firms are still getting wrong As Always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. About Nines Living Nines is a household management platform built with security and ease of use in mind. Discerning families and family offices use Nines as a centralized household manual and operating system to simplify managing properties, assets, vendors, staff, projects, and more. We also offer in-house estate management support, workshops and consulting — all so families can live with ease. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E10
May 26 · 31 min
AI Strategy & The Future of the Advisor-Client Relationship | Kelly Wagman, Cresset
In this episode of host Mark Wickersham, Director of Startegic Partnerships at Asseta AI, sits down with Kelly Wagman, Director of AI Strategy at Cresset. Together they explore what it really takes to adopt AI safely, strategically, and effectively inside a wealth management firm. In this episode, we cover: ✅Why giving employees access to approved AI tools is a security best practice ✅ How to build an AI policy that balances experimentation with compliance ✅ The importance of keeping a human in the loop at every stage ✅ How to identify and prioritize AI use cases by starting with real workflow pain points ✅ The future of the advisor-client relationship in an AI-driven world 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wl_Ohv_SF6Q About Dr. Kelly Wagman Kelly brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise — a PhD in computer science from the University of Chicago, research at MIT, and enterprise product experience at Microsoft — and applies it to one of the most complex and relationship-driven industries in the world. About Cresset Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning* multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success. *Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings: https://cressetcapital.com/about/rankings-and-awards/ **Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results. Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see here: https://cressetcapital.com/about/rankings-and-awards/ About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E10
May 20 · 34 min
Inside the Family Office: Operations, Technology, and Trust | Danielle Klimek
Modernizing the Family Office Without Losing the Personal Touch In this episode, Mark Wickersham sits down with Danielle Klimek, COO of a single-family office, to explore what really happens behind the scenes of family office operations. Danielle shares how she transitioned from the vendor side to running a family office, the realities of small teams managing big complexity, and the ongoing debate between all-in-one versus best-of-breed technology. It’s a candid, practical look at modernization, automation, and leadership in the evolving family office ecosystem. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/00h1DXNMytQ About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E9
April 29 · 46 min
How AI is Rewiring the Advisor Tech Stack | Mark Gilbert, Zocks
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping wealth management, and few areas are seeing bigger gains than advisor productivity. Host Mark Wickersham sits down with Mark Gilbert, Co-Founder & CEO of Zocks, to discuss how AI is transforming the advisor t ech stack from meeting notes to client growth. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jVFIzE88HrU In this episode, we cover: ✅How AI is saving advisors 5–10+ hours per week ✅Why structured data is critical to advisor workflows ✅Note Taking CRM integrations and workflows ✅AI guardrails, compliance, and privacy best practices ✅How firms can scale personalization with AI ✅What the future advisor business model looks like About Mark Gilbert Mark Gilbert is the Founder & CEO of Zocks, an AI-powered platform helping financial advisors automate administrative work, improve client engagement, and grow their businesses. *About Zocks* Zocks is the AI Assistant for financial services. Its privacy-first platform saves financial advisors 10+ hours a week by automating administrative tasks like meeting notes, forms, intake and account opening forms, tailored client emails, and more. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E8
April 21 · 30 min
Cybersecurity in Family Offices: From Awareness to Action | Warren Finkel, Omega Systems
What are the Cybersecurity Best Practices for Family Offices? In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Warren Finkel of Omega Systems to break down the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape—and what family offices must do to protect themselves. With over 57% of family offices experiencing cyberattacks and many still lacking dedicated security budgets, the risks are higher than ever. From AI-powered phishing and deepfakes to real-world wire fraud cases, this conversation dives into the tactics cybercriminals are using—and how to defend against them. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why family offices are prime targets for cybercriminals ✅ The rise of AI-driven attacks like deepfakes and social engineering ✅ Common (and costly) cybersecurity mistakes ✅ Best practices: MFA, incident response plans, and risk assessments ✅ How to evaluate third-party vendors (SOC 2 Type II explained) ✅ The truth about cybersecurity insurance ✅ Real-world story of a multi-million dollar wire fraud 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vVbT357aUY0 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 Warren Finkel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfinkel/ 🔗 Omega Systems: http://www.omegasystemscorp.com 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ About Warren Finkel As Managing Director of Omega Systems' Northeast Region, Warren Finkel leverages decades of experience and deep-rooted relationships within the financial services sector. Prior to Omega's acquisition of ACE IT Solutions in 2022, where he founded and served as leader for 14 years, Warren cultivated a reputation for delivering exceptional, bespoke IT solutions to family offices, private equity firms, hedge funds, RIAs, and alternative asset firms. About Omega Systems Omega Systems delivers award-winning managed IT services, cybersecurity risk management, cloud/application hosting and managed IT compliance services to modern businesses in search of robust, secure and professional support. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E7
April 6 · 48 min
WealthTech Innovation: AI, Data and How It All Comes Together | John O'Connell, The Oasis Group
AI is moving fast in wealth management, but most Advisors still aren’t ready In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast , Host Mark Wickersham sits down with John O’Connell, Founder of The Oasis Group, to break down what’s really happening at the intersection of AI, data, and modern wealth tech infrastructure. From dirty data and disconnected systems to the rise of AI-first platforms, this conversation gets into what advisors and family offices must do now to stay competitive. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why bad data = bad AI outcomes (and how to fix it) ✅ Why firms need to own their data ✅ The shift from AI tools → AI agents → digital workers ✅ How to think about AI adoption, compliance, and ROI ✅ Why integration and workflows will make or break your tech stack 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ArQ63f2wPWo 📢 Connect with Us: 🔗 John O'Connell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnokoconnell/ 🔗 The Oasis Group: https://theoasisgrp.com/ 🔗 Mark Wickersham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwickersham/ 🔗 Asseta AI: https://www.asseta.ai/ About John O'Connell John is a thought leader in AI, best practice workflows, WealthTech, data, and cybersecurity in the wealth management market. I am a keynote speaker at numerous industry conferences about AI, technology, and sales. I've written a bestselling book and has been in the FinServ and FinTech spaces for over 3 decades. John's hobbies include tabletop gaming, completing puzzles or models, xBox gaming, or just reading a great book when not at work. About The Oasis Group The Oasis Group assists enterprise RIAs, RIA Aggregators, Broker-Dealers, Trust Organizations, and Family Offices solve their most complex growth challenges. We bring best practice workflows, the industry's leading AI knowledge, and deep experience in wealth technology, data, and cybersecurity to our customers. Our thought leadership includes our award winning research, AI WealthTech Map, 170,000+ subscriber newsletter, twice monthly webinars, and my articles in industry publications. Please check out my firm at www.TheOasisGrp.com and my book at . About The WealthTech Podcast The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E6
March 23 · 41 min
From Excel Chaos to AI: The Evolution of Alts Data Management | Michael Muniz & Dennis Mangalindan
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Mike Muniz, Chief Strategy Officer at Canoe Intelligence, and Dennis Mangalindan, Director of Family Office Sales, to discuss one of the most persistent operational challenges in the family office world: managing alternative investment data. Together they explore how technology, AI, and automation are transforming the way family offices manage private market investments and unlock insights from complex data. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why managing alts data has historically been one of the biggest operational headaches for family offices ✅ How AI is transforming back-office workflows ✅ Why leading family offices are treating data as a strategic asset rather than an operational burden ✅ The role of APIs in building a modern wealth tech stack ✅ The democratization of private markets and what it means for wealth managers ✅ How new infrastructure and technology are enabling scale in private markets As always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lDNMa1ZNHXM About Michael Muniz Mike is Chief Strategy Officer at Canoe Intelligence and has over 15 years experience at institutional consulting and financial technology companies. Mike graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University with a B.A. in History and Markets & Management. About Dennis Mangalindan Dennis is Senior Director of Family Office Sales at Canoe Intelligence and is a family office technology veteran with nearly two decades of experience in the space. When Dennis is not working with family offices he can be found DJ'ing his daughter's dance parties. About Canoe Intelligence Canoe has reimagined the future of alternative investments with cloud-based, machine-learning technology for document collection, data extraction, and data science initiatives. We transform complex documents into actionable intelligence within seconds and empower allocators with tools to unlock new efficiencies for their businesses. Our mission is to unlock efficiencies in alternative investment processes by introducing purpose-built automation into the workflows of institutional investors, asset servicers, capital allocators, and wealth managers. Website: http://www.canoeintelligence.com About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E5
March 3 · 42 min
Talent, Trust, and the Future of Family Offices | Brian Adams, Mack International
What does it really take to build, staff, and modernize a family office? In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Brian Adams, Partner at Mack International, to explore the people side of family offices. Brian shares insights from working with single-family offices across the country, helping them hire C-suite leaders and navigate one of the biggest constraints in the industry: finding and retaining the right talent. The conversation covers why family office roles are uniquely complex, how peer-to-peer communities accelerate learning, and why next-generation leadership is reshaping technology expectations. They also discuss: ✅ Why talent remains the #1 challenge for family offices ✅ The real cost of launching and operating a family office ✅ How technology decisions get made (and why ownership is often unclear) ✅ The growing role of AI — and why adoption is still early ✅ Data privacy concerns slowing AI implementation ✅ How next-gen leaders are driving modernization ✅ The different types of family office structures ✅ Why peer communities are critical for professional managers And as always we end the podcast on a personal note with Three Questions That Have Nothing To Do With WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zdonqYCmFk About Brian Adams Brian Adams is a Partner at Mack International. Brian specializes in C-suite executive search and talent strategy, helping single-family offices recruit leadership that aligns with both cultural and strategic needs. He is the host of The Mack Podcast, where he shares insights and trends shaping the family office landscape. About Mack International Mack International is a premier boutique retained executive search and strategic human capital consulting firm that specializes in serving family offices, family enterprises, and wealth and investment management clients on both national and international levels. The firm focuses on C-suite and senior-level executive search, helping ultra-high-net-worth families and their organizations identify and recruit leaders who are not only highly skilled but also a strong cultural fit for each unique client. About The Mack Podcast The Mack Podcast is a show dedicated to exploring the evolving world of family offices, wealth management, and the people and strategies shaping these fields. Hosted by leaders from Mack International, the podcast brings insightful conversations with experts, practitioners, and innovators who share real-world experience on topics like executive leadership, talent strategy, family governance, investment trends, and the intersection of people, technology, and culture in ultra-high-net-worth environments. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E4
February 13 · 46 min
Digitizing Private Markets: Infrastructure, AI, and the Road Ahead | Gareth Lewis, Delio
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham speaks with Gareth Lewis, Founder and Co-Chief Executive at Delio, about the state of private markets technology today and the infrastructure that will be needed if the market continues to grow. Gareth explains why the industry’s first wave focused on product access and point solutions, and why the next phase is about something deeper: infrastructure, operating systems, and true digitization. While many platforms look modern on the surface, much of private markets still rely on fragmented systems and manual workflows behind the scenes. This conversation covers: Where private markets are today in the digitization journey Why legacy systems and narrow solutions fall short The case for product-agnostic “pipes and plumbing” Why there won’t be winner-takes-all solution How GPs are rethinking digital experience as they expand into wealth channels Why the future of alternatives is likely decentralized, flexible, and configurable As always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech The Cardiff Edition. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yFtV3ZkK7bc About Gareth Lewis Gareth Lewis is Founder and Co-Chief Executive of Delio. Before launching Delio, Lewis was a qualified Chartered Accountant and held corporate finance roles at Ernst & Young and Convex Capital. About Delio Delio helps firms maintain complete control of their alternative investments capabilities. Our 'OS approach' enables firms to stay agnostic across product channels while tailoring workflows to their specific needs. Our white-label operating system (Core OS) leverages configurable, low-code tools and modules to streamline the technologies and workflows needed for compliant, efficient, and scalable distribution and reporting. Delio's non-conflicted, collaborative approach means we work where you need us—either end-to-end or embedded via API—covering the aggregation, structuring, distribution, administration, and reporting of alternative investments. Find out more at www.deliogroup.com or email us at team@deliogroup.com. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E3
February 2 · 46 min
Every Family Office Needs a Sherpa | Shaun Parkin, Hall Road Investments
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Shaun Parkin, founder of Hall Road Investments and the voice behind The Family Office Sherpa. Shaun shares a candid, experience-driven look at why many family offices struggle with governance, technology, and change management—and how small “workarounds” often create long-term risk, inefficiency, and technical debt. Drawing on his work advising single-family offices across Australia and APAC, Shaun explains: Why governance—not portfolio performance—is often the real bottleneck How Excel and manual processes quietly undermine oversight and scalability What modern family offices should expect from reporting, data, and AI Why every family office needs a clear owner for implementation and change As always we end the podcast on a personal note with Three Questions that Have Nothing to Do with WealthTech the down under edition. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sAf4GDHJe1g About Shaun Parkin Shaun is Principal of Hall Road Investments and has over 20 years of family office focused experience.. Prior to establishing Hall Road, Shaun spent seven years at Boston-based asset manager, State Street Global Advisors where he had numerous roles including Australian Head of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and national head of relationships for Insurance, Endowment, and Family Office clients. He also held roles in capital markets and middle office with Lonsec, Shaw Stockbroking in Sydney and GLG Partners and JP Morgan in London. He also had a small Mongolian detour which is worth having a chat about. Shaun is also creator of The Family Office Sherpa, a family office focused podcast and newsletter. https://www.thefamilyofficesherpa.com/the-podcast About Hall Road Investments Assisting Single and Multi Family Office teams looking for an outside view on investments, operations & technology. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E2
January 19 · 44 min
AI: Advisor Replacement or Ironman Suit | Parker Ence, Jump AI
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Parker Ence, CEO and Co-Founder of Jump, to explore how AI is transforming the advisor meeting lifecycle—from preparation to follow-up and beyond. Parker shares Jump’s founder journey, why advisor meeting notes became one of the fastest-adopted AI use cases in wealth management, and how advisors are reclaiming 1–3 hours per day by automating administrative work. The conversation also dives into: ✅Why AI meeting assistants are seeing faster adoption than other advisor AI tools ✅How Jump uses AI to improve advisor presence, follow-up, and client experience ✅What compliance, privacy, and PII protection really look like in AI workflows ✅The rise of agentic AI and what “AI coworkers” could mean for advisors ✅Insights from analyzing over million anonymized advisor–client conversations ✅Why advisors think they listen more than they do—and what the data reveals As always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y4nS3yRQPD0 About Parker Ence Parker Ence is the CEO and Co-founder of Jump AI, the leading Advisor AI solution for financial advisors. Parker is a 4x technology CEO with experience in fintech, data, AI and briefly at Google Cloud AI. Parker received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelors in Economics from the University of Utah. About Jump Advisor AI Jump is the industry’s leading advisor AI solution, enabling registered investment advisor (RIA), broker-dealer, and enterprise teams to cut meeting admin by up to 90% while elevating the advisor and client experience. Jump automates meeting prep, note taking, compliance documentation, CRM updates, client recap email, financial data extraction and follow-up tasks, allowing advisors to process meetings in just five minutes – not 60. Jump is made for advisors,100% customizable, deeply integrated with the tech stack and designed with safety and compliance in mind. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S3 · E1
January 11 · 42 min
AI, Alternatives, and Automation: The Future of WealthTech | Kartik Srinivasan, Advyzon
In this episode of The WealthTech Podcast, host Mark Wickersham sits down with Kartik Srinivasan, President of the Advyzon Institutional. Kartik shares why Advyzon expanded into the family office segment, what makes Auria different, and how purpose-built workflows, entity modeling, and deeply integrated CRM capabilities are transforming how UHNW firms operate. From the challenges of best-of-breed tech stacks to the hidden costs of weak integrations, Kartik offers a candid look at what truly drives efficiency—and what holds firms back. The conversation also dives into the AI revolution reshaping wealth management. Kartik explains how agentic AI, document intelligence, and data-rich platforms will streamline alternative investment operations, modernize client reporting, and unlock new levels of productivity. As always we end the podcast on a personal note with three questions that have nothing to do with WealthTech. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AKn_ATLHjf0 About Kartik Srinivasan Kartik is President of Advyzon Institutional where he is responsible for developing capabilities to serve the needs of wealth managers serving HNW and UHNW clients. Prior to joining Advyzon, Kartik spent seven years at Schwab where he served as Managing Director of 3rd Party Integrations and Partnerships. Kartik started his professional career at Morningstar, where is served for 12 years in a variety of roles in the advisor software business. Kartik earned his BBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his MBA in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Economics from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. Kartik enjoys traveling, skiing and hiking with his family in his spare time. About Advyzon's Auria Providing data-driven insights is essential in guiding clients toward a secure financial future. Family offices face the challenge of addressing complex financial needs while navigating potential risks and delivering clarity in their decision-making process. Built on Advyzon's proven technology foundation, and elevated with enhanced features and an elegant interface, Auria unifies complex data and sophisticated capabilities in a platform designed specifically for ultra-high-net-worth family offices. By providing a single source of truth for all family wealth data, Auria eliminates fragmentation, simplifying management and empowering family offices with the clarity they need to make informed decisions. The integration of Advyzon's architecture directly addresses the unique challenges of managing significant wealth and Auria sets a new standard for family office technology. About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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S2 · E22
Dec 15, 2025 · 45 min
Inside Story of the Family Office Tech Boom | Michael Thrasher, Modus News
In this episode of Mark Wickersham sits down with Michael Thrasher, Founder of Modus News, to unpack why independent media matters in the family office ecosystem. Michael shares his founder journey from Institutional Investor to launching a bootstrapped newsletter built for family offices—not about them. The conversation explores the shifting media landscape, the attention economy, accountability journalism, and how technology (including AI) is reshaping family office operations without replacing the human element. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IYxo3kRxeRE About Michael Thrasher Michael Thrasher is the founder and editor of Modus, a weekly newsletter for family-office professionals. Modus is also an independent media company, empowering it to do impartial and assertive journalism. Thrasher was previously a senior reporter at Institutional Investor magazine and is based in New York City. About Modus News Modus is a new independent media company that publishes a weekly newsletter, short and long-form articles, opinion essays, and more for family-office professionals. For more information visit - https://www.modus.news/ About The WealthTech Podcast: The WealthTech Podcast is bi-monthly family office technology and best practices focused podcast hosted by family office technology expert Mark Wickersham. Mark interviews the movers and shakers in the family office and wealth management industries sharing their years of experience and insights into the topics that are important to the industry. The podcast is produced by Brad Oliver. The WealthTech Podcast is brought to you by the generous support of Asseta AI. About Asseta AI Asseta AI is The Intelligent Family Office Suite™, a purpose-built accounting and bill pay platform designed for family offices managing complex, multi-entity wealth. Asseta AI brings modern architecture and intuitive design to a market long underserved by traditional enterprise systems. To learn more please visit www.asseta.ai Disclaimer The information provided on The WealthTech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. All opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. The WealthTech Podcast makes no representations as...
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