What exactly does it take to ride the wave of independence in wealth management, and how can technology ease the transition? The breakaway movement is accelerating, with more advisors leaving traditional wirehouses to build independent RIAs that offer greater flexibility, control and client-centric service. 

But with independence comes new challenges—scaling efficiently, selecting the right tech stack and ensuring seamless client experiences. As advisors navigate this shift, AI, automation and integrated technology solutions are becoming essential tools for driving long-term growth. 

In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic sits down with Vickie Lewin, chief growth officer at Amplify, to explore:

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As Chief Growth Officer, Vickie leads Amplify’s sales and marketing team, driving strategic direction, business development, and market positioning. She is responsible for articulating and amplifying the competitive advantages of Amplify’s unified wealth management platform, ensuring alignment between product development and market needs. Vickie also plays a key role in shaping product and market development strategies and is an integral member of the leadership team.

Prior to joining Amplify, Vickie was Senior Vice President and Chief Success Officer at AssetMark from 2021 to 2024. She joined AssetMark in 2001 when it was a $1 billion TAMP provider and was instrumental in its growth to a $100+ billion industry leader. Her leadership spanned multiple roles, including SVP – Central Division and Internal Sales Development, SVP – Eastern Divisional Sales Manager, and New England Regional Consultant. Vickie played a pivotal role in guiding AssetMark through acquisitions and spearheaded marketing efforts, including overseeing 80+ industry events annually. She previously held roles at FundQuest (now part of Envestnet), Investment Advisory Network (now SS&C Technologies), and Nuveen.

Vickie holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications from Ohio State University, where she was a varsity tennis player and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Outside of work, Vickie and her husband, Oren, enjoy a lively family life with their five adult children. She loves traveling, golfing, and sharing great wine with family and friends. She is also passionate about increasing the representation of women in financial services and mentoring the next generation of female industry leaders

The landscape of wealth management is shifting, and alternative investments are emerging as a powerful tool for RIAs looking to drive organic growth and portfolio resilience. With increasing investor demand for access to institutional-grade opportunities, advisors must evolve their approach to stay competitive.

In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack Content and Solutions, sits down with Saira Rahman, VP of new investor initiatives at Fundrise, to explore how advisors can harness the power of alternatives to enhance client outcomes. 

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Saira Rahman is VP of New Investor Initiatives at Fundrise. She is also a Board advisor and speaker with 17 years of experience in strategy, payments, modeling and forecasting, financial reporting, and interest rates. Saira received the NYC FinTech Women Inspiring Females Award, was named a Top 30 Leader Shaping FinTech (Financial IT), appeared on the Top 10 Women in FinTech Power List.

The future of wealth management isn’t just about managing portfolios—it’s about leveraging technology to deliver personalized, client-centric solutions at scale. As the industry evolves, advisors and firms must adapt to new digital tools, automation and AI-driven insights to remain competitive.

In this episode of the WealthStack Podcast, host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with David Crow, head of Axos Clearing at Axos, to explore how firms can harness technology, data and AI to better serve clients and drive efficiency.

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David Crow is an accomplished executive with a wealth of experience dedicated to helping organizations optimize, scale, and transform. As Executive Vice President and Head of Axos Clearing, he leads the company’s strategic growth efforts, driving innovation and client-focused solutions that address the unique challenges each organization faces. His passion for cultivating strong client relationships is at the core of his work, with a focus on listening attentively, collaborating deeply, and connecting strategy to execution to deliver measurable results.

With over 25 years of experience in various financial services roles, from sales to relationship management, David has built a reputation for offering forward-thinking guidance that empowers clients to navigate the evolving financial landscape. His expertise in building tailored solutions has made him a trusted partner to clients across the country. Beyond his role at Axos Clearing, David is an active member of industry groups, serving on the SIFMA Private Client Services Committee and the FINRA Clearing Firm Advisory Committee.

The rise of AI in wealth management isn’t just about technological advancement; it’s about fundamentally reshaping how advisors operate, engage with clients and scale their businesses. AI’s ability to automate administrative tasks gives advisors more time to focus on strategic planning and client relationships—core elements of building trust and growing AUM. Firms that embrace this technology early can gain a competitive edge by offering more personalized, efficient service.

Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, sits down with John Connell, CEO and co-founder of Focal, to explore the transformative power of agentic AI in the financial advisory space. Shannon and John discuss:

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John L. Connell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Focal, an AI meeting management solution that saves financial advisors 15 hours per week by automating tasks before, during, and after meetings. Focal offers enterprise-grade security and compliance, built on Microsoft’s most secure infrastructure. John is also the CEO of Investiture AI, a consulting firm supporting AI/ML solutions for companies like Apple, Disney, HP, and Reddit. He is passionate about leveraging AI for social good, driving innovation through his podcast, Accelerating AI.

The WealthStack podcast is back for 2025, and advisors are navigating a whirlwind of challenges—think regulatory twists, inflationary pressures and a wealthtech marketplace that feels more crowded than a New York subway at rush hour. This perfect storm is setting the stage for a transformative year, where clarity and consolidation could bring some focus to the ever-evolving advisor-tech relationship.

Join host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, as she speaks with Davis Janowski, WealthManagement.com’s senior tech editor, about:

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Davis Janowski is a career journalist who has done stints with fintech startups and as an analyst. Along the way, his work has appeared in The New York Times and many other publications. While much of his focus has been in the fintech sector for the last 13 years, Davis also has extensive experience in evaluating technology and tech products. His career in tech journalism began at PC Magazine, where Davis tested and reviewed consumer and business products and managed a team of editors, technicians, and analysts. He also spent six years covering fintech for InvestmentNews, where he was a technology reporter and columnist and also spoke frequently at industry conferences.

Technology is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for scaling and improving client outcomes. With increasing demands on advisors, platforms like Schwab are working to simplify, integrate and anticipate the next wave of innovation to help advisors thrive in an evolving landscape.

In this episode of The WealthStack Podcast, Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions at Informa Connect, is joined by Alison Dooher, head of digital advisor services at Charles Schwab, for a live discussion at the recent Schwab IMPACT conference in San Francisco. The conversation dives deep into the future of wealthtech, addressing how Schwab is evolving its digital ecosystem to meet the growing needs of financial advisors. With an emphasis on simplifying tools, improving integrations and leveraging AI, Schwab’s strategy focuses on empowering advisors to streamline operations and enhance the client experience.

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Alison Dooher is a member of the Advisor Services Leadership Team and has spent two decades working with and in the service of registered investment advisors.

She currently leads Digital Advisor Solutions, which oversees technology platforms that help the RIAs that custody assets with Schwab serve their clients and increase the scale and efficiency of their business. Dooher and her team play a central role in advancing the custody, trading and support services Schwab provides to independent investment advisors.

Digital vaults are revolutionizing legacy planning by providing a secure, centralized and accessible solution for managing critical documents and assets. In an era where families are geographically dispersed, and financial lives are increasingly complex, digital vaults enable the seamless organization and sharing of important information, such as wills, insurance policies, deeds and health directives. By empowering individuals to grant controlled access to trusted advisors and family members, these tools bridge communication gaps and ensure that wishes are respected during life’s critical moments. 

Born out of a personal crisis during Hurricane Irma, Prismm was Martha Underwood’s solution to a pressing problem: secure, centralized access to critical documents. Join host Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, as she speaks with Prism’s founder about: 

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Martha Underwood boasts over 8 years of extensive experience as a founder, leader, and speaker within the realms of technology and innovation. She is the visionary behind GetPrismm.com, a pioneering platform designed to facilitate the secure storage and accessibility of vital documents in anticipation of unforeseen circumstances. Her overarching goal is to spearhead the evolution of seamless wealth transfer processes, equipping individuals with the tools to meticulously plan their legacies.

Her fervor for disseminating insights and expertise regarding women’s leadership in the spheres of technology and innovation is palpable, making her a sought-after figure in the business landscape.

With over 62% of wealth management firms acknowledging that AI will significantly transform operations, it’s becoming imperative to adopt AI responsibly while ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance and robust cybersecurity.

Shannon Rosic, director of WealthStack content and solutions, chats with Alec Crawford, the founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, about how this firm is revolutionizing AI security and how the platform is working to solve challenges presented by AI.

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Alec Crawford is the Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., a leader in AI safety, security and compliance. The company created the first AI governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity management software platform (AI GRCC), a new category of software. Their customers range from small businesses to large financial institutions.

Alec is an AI and risk management thought leader, writing his weekly publication, STAY Sustainable, and diving deep into sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and other related topics, and also hosts a related podcast interviewing high-profile guests in these areas. He is a frequent conference chair and speaker.

The buy versus build debate continues to rage on in the wealth management industry. Many of the largest wealth managers and RIAs have already created great software and technology that others can purchase and fold into their existing businesses. But Farther actually turned to creating their own in-house proprietary platforms to achieve success in a data-driven way. 

Now, with $72 million in Series C funding, Farther plans to use this investment to further support advisors and enhance their platform. 

Shannon, Taylor, and Brad discuss:

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Taylor Matthews leads Farther’s executive team and shapes the overarching strategy for the firm. Prior to founding Farther, Taylor was a member of the leadership team at ForUsAll, where he helped build the fintech retirement advisory firm from $25 million in assets under management to just under $1 billion in his two years there.

Taylor previously co-founded Essmart, a social enterprise distributing tech-for-development products in India, and was an investment banker and management consultant in his early career. He graduated from MIT Sloan with an MBA and Yale with degrees in philosophy and political science.

Brad Genser sets Farther’s vision for using technology to deliver an elite wealth experience for clients. Prior to founding Farther, Brad worked at Goldman Sachs in New York – where he founded and led an AI team dedicated to Private Wealth, and was an advisor on a team that managed over $1 billion in assets for clients.

Brad received both an SM in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from MIT. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he is a two-time Iraq war combat veteran who was awarded two bronze stars.

TAMPs have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1980s, becoming essential tools for advisors seeking to enhance operational efficiency and client service. Initially, TAMPs were designed to simplify portfolio management by providing access to pre-selected investment models and third-party asset managers, allowing advisors to outsource the heavy lifting of investment management. Over time, as technology has advanced and client expectations have shifted, TAMPs have evolved to offer a wider array of services, including advanced portfolio customization, automated trading, and integrated compliance tools. The modern TAMPs now combine cutting-edge wealthtech solutions with multi-custodial capabilities, allowing advisors to serve a broader range of clients more effectively while keeping their focus on client engagement and growth.

In this episode, WealthStack Podcast host Shannon Rosic chats with Kyle Wiggs, CEO of UX Wealth Partners, about the evolving role of TAMPs in wealth management.

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As President & CEO, Kyle is responsible for leading UX Wealth Partners’ team of dedicated industry experts. He focuses primarily on business strategy, organizational management, platform & product development, and distribution strategy. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Kyle has an intimate understanding of today’s advisors, the technologies needed to modernize their businesses, and the transformative investment tools that power the UX Wealth Partners platform.