

Focused on the Future
Suzanne Siracuse
Focused on the Future provides keys to building a profitable, sustainable, and impactful business. Suzanne Siracuse is excited to be partnering with WealthManagement.com on a podcast that focuses on what successful firms need to embrace to ensure their growth and success to take their firms to that next level, through industry leaders and advisors.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 31min
Dr Vinay Nair: AI and Embracing Reinvention
In this episode of “Focused on the Future,” Suzanne Siracuse interviews Dr. Vinay Nair, Founder of Tifin, about the current landscape of AI and its implications for the wealth management industry. They delve into various facets, including the opportunities and challenges AI presents, and the importance of adaptability for achieving success. Dr. Nair offers insights … Read More Read More

May 30, 2024 • 32min
Rita Robbins: The Evolution of Women in Finance, Navigating Change and The Power of Networking
In this episode of “Focused on the Future,” Suzanne Siracuse talks with Rita Robbins, Founder and President of Affiliated Advisors, on the evolving treatment of women in the financial industry, the importance of focusing on clients’ adult children to capture next-generation wealth and the crucial role of networking in succession planning. Specifically, Rita discusses: Her … Read More Read More

May 15, 2024 • 36min
Andrew Altfest: AI and the Evolution of the Advisor Value Proposition
In this episode of Focused on the Future, industry veteran Suzanne Siracuse sits down with Andrew Altfest, president of Altfest Personal Wealth Management and founder of FP Alpha, to explore the transformative power of AI in financial advising and how it’s reshaping the advisor’s value proposition. Specifically, Andrew discusses: His early exposure to the world … Read More Read More

Apr 24, 2024 • 36min
Brian Seymour on the Power of Coaching
In this episode of Focused on the Future, Suzanne Siracuse talks with Brian Seymour, principal and founder of Prosperitage Wealth on why his unique social media videos are really resonating with clients, the lessons he learned since launching his own RIA and the significant impact his coaches have had on his career. Specifically, Brian discusses: … Read More Read More

Apr 10, 2024 • 31min
Focused on the Future: Will Trout on the Impact From Emerging Trends on the Wealth Management Industry
In this episode of Focused on the Future, Suzanne Siracuse, talks with Will Trout, Director of the Securities and Investments practice at Datos Insights, on the how technology advancements are impacting our industry, why the major resurgence of alternative investments and that the client of the future will require personalization of advice. Specifically, Will discusses: … Read More Read More

Mar 27, 2024 • 36min
Focused on the Future: Anna N’Jie Konte on AI, BeFi and Reframing the Money Discussion
In this episode of Focused on the Future, veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Anna N’Jie Konte, president of Re-Envision Wealth, on the importance of taking a human first approach with clients, how every advisor can incorporate AI into their practices and why she is reframing the way first generation wealth builders think about … Read More Read More

Mar 13, 2024 • 27min
Focused on the Future: Carina Diamond on Staying in a Beginner’s Mindset and the Power of Reinvention
In the first episode of Season Two of the Focused on the Future podcast, veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Carina Diamond, CEO of Stella Secunda and Director of Diversitas, Expanding Diversity in Wealth Management. They discuss the importance of adopting a personal approach with every client and how that leads to more business. Carina … Read More Read More

Jan 12, 2024 • 34min
Focused on the Future: Teri Shepard on the Key to Advancing Women in Wealth Management
In the latest episode of the Focused on the Future podcast, veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Teri Shepard, president of Carson Group, on the evolution of the role that a financial advisor plays, how she and her firm are investing in women and why constantly challenging oneself is the only way to evolve … Read More Read More

Dec 18, 2023 • 36min
Focused on the Future: Mike LaMena on Optimizing Your Offering to Create Clients for Life
In the latest episode of Focused on the Future, veteran industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Mike LaMena, CEO of Wealthspire, on how he is ensuring his clients never outgrow his firm’s offering and advice, creating a DEIB strategy that works and why the future of advice is “human.” Specifically, Mike and Suzanne discuss: His … Read More Read More

Dec 6, 2023 • 41min
Focused on the Future: Connecting Advisory Firms with Next-Gen Talent at HBCUs
In the latest episode of Focused on the Future, industry leader Suzanne Siracuse talks with Dr. Sylvia Rose, assistant dean, James T. George School of Business at Hampton University, and Dr. Curtis Kidd Telemaque, director, HBS Center for Financial Excellence and Adjunct Professor at the School of Business at Howard University. Their thoughtful insights into … Read More Read More