Power Your Advice Episode 240 – The Role of Model Portfolios in Modern Advisory Practices with Ryan Krystopowicz
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Ryan Krystopowicz is the Director of Client Solutions at WisdomTree. In this episode, Ryan reveals how leveraging model portfolios can save time, enhance client satisfaction, and improve advisory efficiency
Also discussed:
- Ryan Krystopowicz shares his journey from stock picking to joining WisdomTree and his passion for ETFs and model portfolios.
- The misconceptions about stock picking, emphasizing the inefficiency for advisors compared to using model-based approaches.
- Ryan highlights research showing that clients value expertise and often prefer advisors who leverage third-party models.
- WisdomTree’s Portfolio Solutions platform, featuring portfolio consultations, CIO-managed models, and custom models for advisors.
- Insights from portfolio evaluations, including issues with overconcentration and inefficiencies in equity and fixed-income allocations.
- The benefits of using models for time savings, client satisfaction, and retention are emphasized, supported by research on advisor practices and client preferences.
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