In this episode of the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast, Mike Langford is joined by Justin Whitehead, Co-Founder and CEO of Pebble Finance, for a deep dive into one of the most compelling use cases of AI in wealth management. Justin shares how a personal investing misstep in China sparked the idea for Pebble, and how his team is transforming the way advisors communicate portfolio insights with clients.
From translating complex data into plain-English narratives to helping advisors deliver family-office-level service at scale, Pebble is redefining what it means to be truly client-centric. If you’ve been eye-rolling at yet another “AI-powered” solution, this one will make you rethink everything.
Key themes:
- Why most portfolio reports fall flat—and how Pebble brings them to life
- How AI can bridge the ignorance gap and strengthen client trust
- Why the future of wealth management will be won at the retail level
- The overlooked power of dynamic, advisor-branded newsletters
- How Pebble helps scale personalized conversations—without compliance headaches
Whether you’re a financial advisor, wealth exec, or fintech innovator, this conversation is packed with practical insights and big-picture thinking you won’t want to miss.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:22 Guest Introduction: Justin Whitehead
01:50 The Evolution of Video Conferencing
03:29 AI in Financial Advisory: Pebble Finance
03:52 The Pandemic's Impact on Retail Investing
05:27 Justin's Personal Investment Story
11:25 Challenges in Financial Advisory
12:43 The Role of Technology in Financial Advisory
23:24 Understanding Pebble's Approach
31:30 Exploring Dynamic Newsletters for Advisors
33:29 AI in Financial Advisory: Compliance and Innovation
34:37 Ensuring Data Privacy and Compliance
39:52 Challenges and Strategies for Technology Adoption
52:38 The Future of Wealth Management
01:01:56 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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