Real Assets are evolving as we look to a low-carbon, ai-driven future in which geopolitics will play a bigger role. Where are the opportunities? What are choices from an investor standpoint? How does ESG fit in? We sat down with Will Thomson of Massif Capital for an enlightening and in-depth discussion. Some of the answers are surprising.

In this episode, we welcome Carl Richards, the NYTimes Sketch Guy and Chief Brand Officer for Elements. Carl and Derek get into the unique and powerful role that financial advisors play in aligning people's time, dreams, and money. It's not easy to hold people accountable to their own goals, and supportive conversations are key. Carl also explains why Elements was a great fit - and it comes down to turning prospecting into a simple, actionable visual.

In this episode, we welcome Brendan Frazier, Founder of Wired Planning. Behavioral finance isn't new - but Brendan has got implementing it down to a science. Our discussion with him breaks it down in ways that will resonate with advisors that are building a practice, and we also get into an interesting chat about the future of financial advice in our new AI Chat world that provides insight for advisors at all levels.

Todd Mercer, founder and Managing Partner of Mercer Wealth Management, discusses how utilizing "a la carte" technology has allowed him to increase his level of service across the board. He goes deep on how and why Mercer incorporated alternatives into client portfolios, and his outlook on the evolution of the industry.

Katie Braden, founder and Chief Video Officer of Advisor Video Marketing makes an encore on the pod to get us up to speed on how video is evolving. We asked Katie to come back because we think video is one of most important marketing tools for today's advisor. Katie gets into why video is so effective, how you can get started, and the best uses to grow your practice and create stickier relationships.

In this episode, we welcome Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder of Next Great Step. Finding a first job as a new college grad can be difficult. Beth's process teaches kids the skills they need to stand out, and teaches parents how to help their kids launch. The first job is a key piece of the financial journey for both kids and parents, as parents exit the college burden and ramp up retirement planning.

Amit Dogra is President and COO of tru Independence, a platform that helps financial advisors optimize their independence with guidance, expertise and support. In this episode, we go deep into the continually evolving financial advisory landscape, the trends Amit sees now, and some very good advice for what advisors should be thinking about, from asset growth to succession planning.

On this episode of Advisor Lab by CION, we welcome Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist. We sat down with Brian to discuss his view on the volatility and uncertainty of last year, how things changed in the last few months, and what he thinks may be in store for the economy and the markets in 2023. Along the way, we hit the Fed's terminal rate, the debt ceiling, the 60/40 portfolio, and got into alternatives. It's a great listen to set you up for 2023.

On this episode of Advisor Lab by CION, we sit down with Josh Reidinger, CEO of Waverly Advisors. Waverly has grown organically and through acquisitions, backed with private equity. We get into how Waverly built a unique culture, what they see going forward in the independent advisor space, and how they develop niche-based offerings for clients. Waverly believes in scaling your business, but not your relationships.