WealthTech Today

The post Ep. 284: Creating Better Outcomes: How Technology is Solving Complexities in Alternative Investments with Lawrence Calcano, iCapital appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Alternative investments have traditionally been difficult to scale due to fragmented processes and limited infrastructure. In this episode, iCapital CEO Lawrence Calcano shares how their platform is tackling these challenges head-on—using automation technology to connect the entire alternative investment ecosystem. The result? A more streamlined, scalable solution for wealth management firms seeking to integrate alts […] The post Ep. 284: Creating Better Outcomes: How Technology is Solving Complexities in Alternative Investments with Lawrence Calcano, iCapital appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 283: Don’t Hire the Wrong Consultant: A Buyer’s Guide for RIAs appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. In this special episode of the WealthTech Today podcast, host Craig Iskowitz sits down with Marcus Grimm, fractional CMO and B2B marketing veteran, to discuss the importance of structured decision-making when RIAs select wealth management consultants. The conversation explores why firms often make the wrong technology choices despite good intentions, and how proper buyer’s guides […] The post Ep. 283: Don’t Hire the Wrong Consultant: A Buyer’s Guide for RIAs appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 282: The Unexpected Alliance: How Robinhood’s $300M TradePMR Acquisition Will Reshape Custody with Robb Baldwin appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Robinhood’s $300M acquisition of TradePMR marks a strategic pivot into the RIA space that few saw coming. In this exclusive interview, TradePMR founder and CEO Robb Baldwin sits down with Craig Iskowitz just one day after closing the deal to share the inside story of how this unexpected partnership came together. Baldwin reveals the three […] The post Ep. 282: The Unexpected Alliance: How Robinhood’s $300M TradePMR Acquisition Will Reshape Custody with Robb Baldwin appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 281: March WealthTech News appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. In this March News episode of WealthTech Today, we cover the latest industry developments shaking up the WealthTech landscape, including several significant acquisitions and strategic partnerships that signal major changes in the advisor technology ecosystem. Featured News Stories: Morningstar Office is Shutting Down CircleBlack to Acquire AssetBook Betterment acquires robo-advisor business from Ellevest Docupace acquires […] The post Ep. 281: March WealthTech News appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 280: APIs, Alts, and the End of the Swivel Chair: Modernizing RIA Custody with Bill Capuzzi, Apex Fintech appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Bill Capuzzi, CEO of Apex FinTech Solutions, explains how his company is revolutionizing the investment technology landscape with real-time, cloud-native solutions that are democratizing access for retail investors. While traditional custodians remain mired in batch processing and fragmented workflows, Apex is building a comprehensive ecosystem that processed half a billion trades in 2024 – exceeding […] The post Ep. 280: APIs, Alts, and the End of the Swivel Chair: Modernizing RIA Custody with Bill Capuzzi, Apex Fintech appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 279: Delivering 7x Growth: The Advantage of Smart Marketing Tech with Robert Sofia, Snappy Kraken appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Robert Sofia, founder and CEO of Snappy Kraken, breaks down how financial advisors can dramatically improve their marketing effectiveness in a digital-first world. While many wealth management firms struggle with outdated approaches or cobbled-together tech stacks, Sofia outlines a unified framework that’s helping Snappy Kraken’s clients grow at seven times the industry average. Sofia also […] The post Ep. 279: Delivering 7x Growth: The Advantage of Smart Marketing Tech with Robert Sofia, Snappy Kraken appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 278: Tech-tonic Shifts: When Platforms Crumble and Opportunities Rise with Joel Bruckenstein, T3 Conferences appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Morningstar’s exit from the wealth platform business signals a shift in the industry, leaving advisors scrambling for alternatives. In this episode, Craig Iskowitz sits down with Joel Bruckenstein, president of Technology Tools for Today, to discuss the implications of Morningstar Office’s shutdown and what advisors can expect at the upcoming T3 conference in Dallas. With […] The post Ep. 278: Tech-tonic Shifts: When Platforms Crumble and Opportunities Rise with Joel Bruckenstein, T3 Conferences appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 277: Snowflake It Till You Make It: The Benefits of a Cloud Agnostic Vision with Adam Palmer, Orion appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. Data management in wealth management is undergoing a fundamental shift, with firms spending up to 40% of their data budget on management alone. Discover how Snowflake is transforming financial services data management through cloud-agnostic solutions and AI implementation. Join VP Adam Palmer for insights on the future of financial data infrastructure and why the future […] The post Ep. 277: Snowflake It Till You Make It: The Benefits of a Cloud Agnostic Vision with Adam Palmer, Orion appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

The post Ep. 275: Build, Buy, or Boomerang: The Great RIA Platform Race with Lori Hardwick appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz. In this episode, industry veteran Lori Hardwick discusses a transformative trend shaping wealth management in 2025: traditional broker-dealers launching independent RIA channels. She provides unique insights into how this shift is affecting both established players and emerging companies in the space. Key Takeaways Broker-dealers are launching independent RIA platforms with separate technology stacks Technology selection between […] The post Ep. 275: Build, Buy, or Boomerang: The Great RIA Platform Race with Lori Hardwick appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.

Jeff Yabuki, CEO of InvestCloud and chairman of Motive Partners, dives into the ambitious plans of revolutionizing alternative investments with the new Private Markets Account network. He talks about the challenges of scaling innovation within wealth management technology and shares insights on collaboration in private markets. Yabuki emphasizes the importance of standardization and regulatory changes impacting the industry. He also links advancements in technology to better management of alternative investments, aiming to enhance client experiences.