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.
Emile Hallez joins for a deep discussion on all things pooled employer plans (PEP). What role do PEPs play in the landscape, who uses them, the impact on RPAs, and more.
Many retail investors do not the difference between an equal-weighted index versus a cap-weighted index. Michael Willis explains why the difference matters. Shannon McLay joins to share her story of founding the disruptive and influential start-up looking to change the way financial planning is done.
Erika chats with Jeff and Bruce about all things ESG investing, Impact, why it's important for advisers to go beyond the labels. Nicole Casperson joins to discuss SPACs and why so many celebrities are hitching their brand to the SPAC bandwagon.
Kurt Wolfe, securities attorney with Troutman Pepper, discusses the final updated rules from the SEC on adviser marketing. The rule hasn't changed in nearly 40 years, so Jeff, Bruce, and Kurt have plenty to discuss, including what is allowed in the new guidelines, differences for brokers vs. advisers, and more.
Nathan Parkins of Molei Financial & Fincap Advisers joins Jeff and Bruce to discuss the very real business of cannabis investing.