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Innovative Strategies To Modernize Asset and Wealth Management with Tim Kresl and Brian Moran (Ep. 4)

Innovative Strategies To Modernize Asset and Wealth Management with Tim Kresl and Brian Moran (Ep. 4)

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The integration of advanced technology is greatly impacting the asset management industry. 

Ready to learn about the industry’s tech-oriented approach?

This week, Mark Spina is joined by Tim Kresl from Broadridge and Brian Moran from FLX Networks. They discuss the need for innovation in the asset and wealth management industry, focusing on improving customer experiences and modernizing economic incentives. 

Their conversation explores the integration of digital distribution with personal relationships in the industry, the challenges of balancing digital and human interactions, and the evolving demands of advisors and wealth managers. 

Talking points include: 

  • The value of creating the perfect balance between digital and personal wealth management 
  • The process of data-driven decision making: Reasons there’s a need for both simplicity and complexity in product offerings
  • How technology is currently impacting the wealth management industry (and what this could mean in the future)
  • The role of data when it comes to providing insights and managing expectations
  • And more!

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Connect with Tim Kresl:

About Tim Kresl:

Tim Kresl is a Principal of the Distribution Insight team at Broadridge based in Boston, MA. Combining unrivaled distribution data and extensive advisor research, Distribution Insight integrates its unique view of the customer landscape with clients’ business goals and data to create a bespoke segmentation strategy and client journey map.

About Brian Moran:

Prior to launching FLX Networks, Brian Moran held multiple senior leadership roles, where he helped guide teams of financial professionals at Neuberger Berman and AMG to more than $100 billion in sales. During his 20 + year career, Brian has developed a broad perspective due to his numerous roles within the distribution ecosystem, including Wholesaling, National Accounts, Divisional Sales Management, Head of Broker-Dealer Sales, Head of National Accounts, and Co-lead of US Retail Distribution.

Brian earned a BS in Marketing from Penn State University and an MBA in Finance from Temple University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and is actively involved in numerous industry organizations, such as the New York Economic Club, the Money Management Institute, and the Catalyst Group.

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Discover How Bristol Gate Capital Partners Can Help You Invest Differently with Mike Capombassis & Poorya Ferdowsi (Ep. 3)

Discover How Bristol Gate Capital Partners Can Help You Invest Differently with Mike Capombassis & Poorya Ferdowsi (Ep. 3)

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Ready to learn how Bristol Gate Capital Partners can help you (and your clients!) revolutionize your portfolios?

This week, Rich Miller sits down with the firm’s Mike Capombassis and Poorya Ferdowsi. Mike and Poorya shed light on everything you need to know about the firm and how it uses data science in combination with fundamental analysis to manage concentrated high-dividend growth portfolios for advisors, family offices, and institutions.

Mike and Poorya talk about Bristol Gate’s ideal client, the advantages of being based in Toronto, Canada, and the organization’s key differentiators, including their hybrid approach of combining quantitative models with human judgment. 

Mike and Poorya discuss: 

  • Bristol Gate’s ideal client and the unique approach they take with them
  • The advantages of being based in Canada’s biggest city, Toronto
  • The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the company’s investment process
  • The value of  AI literacy and how they use AI to identify high dividend growers
  • What you should know about the company’s four-pillar process
  • How they found the right people for each seat at Bristol Gate
  • And more!

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Connect with Poorya Ferdowsi:

About Mike Capombassis:

Mike Capombassis joined Bristol Gate Capital Partners in 2014, bringing two decades of experience with him, including 15 in New York with RBC and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In his prior roles, he was Head and Managing Director of Global Equity Sales at Merrill Lynch Canada and U.S. Desk Head/Canadian Equity Sales at Merrill Lynch in New York. Mike brings a core belief and passion for dividend growth investing from his experience in the institutional equities business globally with both RBC and Merrill Lynch.

About Poorya Ferdowsi: 

Poorya Ferdowsi has more than ten years of experience in analytical and numerical analysis, mathematical modeling, in-house code development, and client interfacing. He is highly experienced in designing numerical algorithms and computational methodologies in both research labs and industry. These methods have been proven to perform superior to the similar existing ones, the results of which have been published in various journal papers and presented at conferences. In his career, he has been addressing client needs by providing cost-effective and timely efficient solutions.

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Helping You Help Your Clients: Learn How To Craft Your Investment Portfolio with Dave Gilreath and Ron Brock from Innovative Portfolios, LLC (Ep. 2)

Helping You Help Your Clients: Learn How To Craft Your Investment Portfolio with Dave Gilreath and Ron Brock from Innovative Portfolios, LLC (Ep. 2)

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Innovative Portfolios is a highly experienced institutional money management firm offering actively managed portfolio strategies to intelligent advisors ranging from financial professionals to RIAs, consultants, and institutional investors.

In this episode, the firm’s Dave Gilreath and Ron Brock share their inspiring paths to becoming successful in the investment business. Dave and Ron also highlight their transition from working at larger firms to creating their very own registered investment advisory (RIA) business. 

Additionally, they also emphasize Innovative Portfolios’ distinctive investment strategies while outlining everything you need to know about their industry competitors and ideal clients. 

Dave and Ron discuss:

  • The personal inspirations and experiences that led them to pursue their careers in finance
  • The concept of ‘fee-only’ and the role of transparency when it comes to client-advisor relationships 
  • SMAs and ETFs as part of the firm’s investment strategies 
  • Pain points within the RIA industry (including the commoditization of advice and fee compression) and how it impacts client-advisor relationships
  • Tips and tricks to differentiate and innovate the way you offer services and products to your clients 
  • And more!

Resources:

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Connect with Ron Brock:

Connect with FLX Networks: 

About Dave Gilreath, CFP®  

MANAGING DIRECTOR | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | PORTFOLIO MANAGER

As a founding principal and chief investment officer of Innovative Portfolios, LLC, Dave Gilreath shares responsibility for setting investment policy, asset allocation, and security selection for the company’s accounts. He serves as portfolio manager for investment strategies and as chair of the investment committee, providing overall guidance, leadership, and direction. 

Since 2001, Dave has been chief investment officer and managing director of a registered investment advisory firm he co-founded with Ron Brock. In that firm, Dave drives investment policy and leads the investment committee, making weekly equity decisions regarding all of its portfolio strategies. Dave also serves as a partner in the RIA’s institutional investment division and related investment management companies.

About Ron Brock:

MANAGING DIRECTOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | PORTFOLIO MANAGER

As a founding principal and chief financial officer of Innovative Portfolios, LLC, Ron handles all facets of finance and business operations for the company and its affiliated registered investment advisory firm. 

In this role for each of these businesses, he coordinates operations with compliance, oversees financial management, and directs marketing efforts and staffing. Ron helps guide overall strategic direction and investment policy for these firms, serving as a leading member of the investment committee and as co-manager of one of the investment strategies for Innovative Portfolios.

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Modernize, Simplify, And Revolutionize: Here’s What FLX Networks Has To Offer with Brian Moran (Ep.1)

Modernize, Simplify, And Revolutionize: Here’s What FLX Networks Has To Offer with Brian Moran (Ep.1)

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Asset managers, wealth managers, and financial advisors  — get ready to take your practice to the next level with FLX Networks.

Welcome to The Portfolio Playbook Podcast! 🎉

In this inaugural episode, Brian Moran, the CEO and founder of FLX Networks, reveals what FLX has to offer to anyone in the financial industry looking to increase their firm’s engagement.

From the birth of FLX in 2019 to now. Listen in and learn the community’s role in modernizing, simplifying, and revolutionizing the engagement process that occurs between asset managers, wealth management firms, and financial advisors.

Brian discusses: 

  • What’s FLX and its approach to transforming the engagement and networking experience for financial professionals
  • The three different ‘exchanges’ that sit within every community: The intelligence exchange, the investment exchange, and the solutions exchange
  • Ways the FLX team helps asset managers build online storefronts to display their best-selling products and services
  • How the pandemic transformed the way businesses connect with their clients and partners
  • And more!

Resources:

Connect with FLX Networks: 

Connect with Brian Moran:

About Our Guest: 

Prior to launching FLX Networks, Brian Moran held multiple senior leadership roles, where he helped guide teams of financial professionals at Neuberger Berman and AMG to more than $100 billion in sales. During his 20 + year career, Brian has developed a broad perspective due to his numerous roles within the distribution ecosystem, including Wholesaling, National Accounts, Divisional Sales Management, Head of Broker-Dealer Sales, Head of National Accounts, and Co-lead of US Retail Distribution.

Brian earned a BS in Marketing from Penn State University and an MBA in Finance from Temple University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and is actively involved in numerous industry organizations, such as the New York Economic Club, the Money Management Institute, and the Catalyst Group.

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