Veteran financial reporter Bruce Kelly takes the listener beyond the page, into the heart of the story. With exclusive interviews of industry leaders and the host’s depth of knowledge, this podcast dives deep into a few select topics. The listener will gain new insight into the financial services industry, while Bruce keeps it all moving with a lighthearted approach.
The Host
Bruce Kelly has written for InvestmentNews for more than two decades. He writes primarily about the brokerage industry and its myriad facets, from adviser pay and product sales to M&A.
Bruce and Jeff push hard for answers on the Financial Planning Association's efforts to turn the financial planner title into a protected and official designation. They talk with FPA CEO and secretary Patrick D. Mahoney about why the current actions were taken and how this new title will differ from the more than 225 designations that already exist across the financial services industry.
Jeff and Bruce talk to Lisa Salvi of Schwab Advisor Services about its 16th annual RIA benchmarking study. Lisa, who's spent the past 10 years working on this research, imparts what she sees as the study's key findings. She talks about how her team uses the data to inform best practices within the firm, as well as the three factors that identify top performers.
Bruce and Jeff explore the news that David Canter is leaving Fidelity Institutional for Bluespring Wealth Partners with Timothy D. Welsh, CEO of Nexus Strategy. They discuss the impact this will have on Fidelity and its custody business, as well as what it means for Bluespring.
Jeff talks to Bobby Blue, senior manager research analyst at Morningstar, about liquid alternative funds, ETFs and mutual funds. They discuss what’s driving flows, the fees involved, and red flags to look for with these investments.
Bruce interviews InvestmentNews senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. about the SEC's lawsuit against Western International Securities Inc., which involves GWG bonds and violations of Reg BI. Bruce and Mark talk through the specific charges and how effective Reg BI has been during its two years of operation.
