Jeff takes the pod solo, interviewing the founder and president of The ETF Store, Nate Geraci, about the nuances of single-stock ETFs. Nate talks about how we got to this point, how the newly released ETFs that invest in a single security work, and who they work for.

Bruce takes the pod solo with guest Jim Gold, CEO and co-founder at Steward Partners Global Advisory. They talk about the evolution of Gold's career that paved the path to Steward Partners Global Advisory. Jim addresses the firm's continued growth and the nuance of what it takes to sustain success.

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, which it just released. 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 their best practices within the firm, as well as the three factors that identify top performers in the industry.

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 takes the pod solo as he talks to Bobby Blue, senior manager research analyst at Morningstar. Together they tackle liquid alternative funds, ETFs and mutual funds. They discuss what's driving the flow, the fees involved, and red flags to look for on these investments.

Bruce takes the pod solo this week and 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, how effective Reg BI has been during its two years of operation, and the potential outcome of the case.

Bruce and Jeff interview SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who addresses a plethora of topics, including the SEC’s position on regulating ESG and greenwashing; cryptocurrency regulation; and what Peirce's agenda would be if she became SEC chair.

In the 100th episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, Bruce and Jeff go in strong with a big guest, Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. They address a multitude of topics related to the shift in wealth management from 2021 to 2022, including how firms are hiring and retaining talent, and when it will be time to start raising adviser fees.

Bruce and Jeff connect with Lance Dial, partner at Morgan Lewis, to discuss the SEC's proposed new rules related to ESG investing. They talk about the SEC's goal of cracking down on greenwashing, and the challenge of enforcing rules related to something that's evolving.