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In this episode of the Allocate Podcast, host Samir Kaji welcomes Taylor Matthews, Co-Founder and CEO of Farther, a modern wealth management platform. They discuss the inception of Farther, the challenges faced by financial advisors, and the critical role of technology in enhancing client experiences and advisor efficiency. The conversation also covers the growing importance of alternative investments, the impact of generational wealth transfer, the future of wealth management driven by technology and personalized services, and so much more.

Bio of Guest

Taylor Matthews is the Co-Founder and CEO of Farther, a modern wealth management firm that integrates advanced technology with personalized financial advisory services. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from Yale University.

Before establishing Farther, Taylor gained extensive experience in the financial services sector. He served as the Head of Account Management, Customer Success, and Business Operations at ForUsAll, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's assets under management from $25 million to $850 million over two years.

Earlier in his career, he worked as a Manager at Deloitte, focusing on brand valuations, organizational transformations, and leading research teams in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Under Taylor's leadership, Farther has experienced rapid growth, combining cutting-edge technology with personalized service to deliver a family-office experience at scale.

Timestamps:

Topics in this conversation include:

* Inception Story of Farther (1:09)

* Business Model of Farther (5:32)

* Client Experience and Advisor Growth (9:11)

* Generational Wealth Transfer (12:40)

* Critical Factors for Advisor Growth (15:58)

* Personalization at Scale (19:12)

* Role of Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management (22:36)

* Proactive Client Engagement (25:07)

* Generational Wealth Transfer and Advisor Adaptation (30:54)

* Next Generation Client Expectations (35:35)

* Future Predictions for Wealth Management (37:51)

* Closing Thoughts and Takeaways (40:01)

Discloser

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