A closer look at Joe Biden’s tax plan and the potential for a financial transaction tax.

Episode 5

As Joe Biden releases his tax plan, we fold in a deep dive into the odds of a financial transaction tax hitting wealth management.

The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the RIA space fell off pace from March through May, but ramped back up in June, suggesting the second half of the year could be on pace with the record levels of 2019.

IN technology reporter Nicole Casperson joins the podcast to explain Wells Fargo’s challenges getting the TikTok app removed from company-issued devices.

And Nicole, who was hired in May, shares her perspective on what it’s like to be interviewed, hired, and start a new job without a single in-person meeting with her new colleagues.

Recent episodes
  • Episode 179
  • Nov 19, 2024

What does the election result mean for wealth professionals?

Bruce is joined this week by new InvestmentNews managing editor Emile Hallez to discuss what happens now that the election is over and we know who the next president is going to be.

What does the election result mean for wealth professionals?
  • Episode 178
  • Oct 30, 2024

What’s happening at Osaic?

Bruce is joined once again by InvestmentNews managing editor James Burton to discuss the ongoing consolidation and potential for job cuts at one of the country’s largest broker-dealer networks.

What’s happening at Osaic?
  • Episode 177
  • Oct 11, 2024

The story of the year? We attempt to unpick LPL’s firing of Dan Arnold

Bruce mixes it up this week and brings in InvestmentNews managing editor James Burton to discuss the story that rocked the newsroom last week – the surprise termination of LPL CEO Dan Arnold.

The story of the year? We attempt to unpick LPL’s firing of Dan Arnold
  • Episode 176
  • Sep 24, 2024

Are RIAs moving away from traditional advisor fees?

Bruce sits down with Vance Barse, founder and wealth strategist at Your Dedicated Fiduciary, to discuss different fee models and the passionate “hourly fee bros.”

Are RIAs moving away from traditional advisor fees?