Hosts Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly are joined by fellow InvestmentNews reporter Nicole Casperson to discuss what the Schwab-TD megamerger means for the overlapping custodial platforms. Also on the docket, Morgan Stanley buys Eaton Vance, and a look at whether one financial adviser on the lam is a sign of things to come.
0:00-10:30 - Interview with Nicole Casperson
The importance of TD Ameritrade’s Veo Platform advisors, and how it fits into the integration (:40)
The other platforms and the data choices (5:30)
Effect on the small advisor (7:30)
Competitive shake-up and opportunity (9:30)
10:30-19:30 - Morgan Stanley buys Eaton Vance
Morgan Stanley’s shopping spree strategy, and The ESG angle, and the advisor impact
19:30-29:00 - Adviser on the lam
The developing story, the echoes of the financial crisis, and is this the start of a trend or a one-off?
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Bruce chats with veteran industry attorney Brian Rubin of Eversheds Sutherland about potential changes in the enforcement process FINRA uses to regulate broker-dealers.
Osaic President and Head of Advisor Growth and Engagement Shannon Reid discusses the AI revolution, creating client confidence, her recent move from Raymond James, and her love of soccer with InvestmentNews’ Managing Editor James Rogers.
Bruce this week chats with Jason Kephart, Morningstar analyst and former InvestmentNews reporter, about the state of the alternative investment industry, including new developments at the fund tracker.