Big Picture In Practice
Tune in every other week to explore the latest trends across the financial sector. Joined by industry-leading guests, Big Picture in Practice will help you innovate and stay abreast of the latest information that will enable listeners to create differentiated products and foster successful client relationships in a constantly evolving investment landscape.
Episodes
Bill Sweet, chief financial officer, and Bill Artzerounian, director of tax services at Ritholtz Wealth Management, say that a thousand dollars saved in taxes creates more client satisfaction than six-figure investment gains. That’s why it’s more important than ever for firms to embed tax planning directly into wealth management.
In this episode, Bill and Bill talk with Ben and Julie about:
- The importance of investing in artisan ...
Stephanie Drescher, chief client and product development officer at Apollo Global Management, says it’s up to advisors to educate clients on how to strategically tap into the potential of this market.
In this episode, Stephanie talks with Ben and Julie about:
- Making the most of the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in private markets
- What’s behind their accelerating democratization
- The shift from “managing to the lowest fee to achi...
Are bonds boring? That’s their reputation—and it’s a big part of why investors embrace them.
But Steve Laipply, global co-head of iShares fixed-income ETFs at BlackRock, thinks there’s also a lot more excitement to bonds than we give them credit for.
In this episode, Steve talks with Ben and Julie about:
- ETFs’ role in transforming investor access to bonds
- The value of bond ETFs in providing liquidity, transparency, and price discov...
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Morgan Stanley CIO Jim Caron explains how Trump’s tariff-funded fiscal policy could impact market volatility, sector trends, and investor portfolios.
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Explore with BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant how private markets, risk tolerance, and asset allocation shape wealth strategies in today’s volatile market.
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Grayscale’s Dave LaValle and John Hoffman share how advisors can navigate crypto’s rapid evolution, from understanding the technology and ETF parallels to preparing for regulatory shifts and AI-driven innovation as digital asset adoption accelerates.
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In this episode
- The red flags to watch for when evaluating model portfolios.
- How private markets could strengthen model portfolios—and the risks involved.
- Why technology will drive personalization, but human connection with remain key.
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In this episode:
- The tax advantages of ETFs and how they compare to other investment vehicles.
- How Section 351 conversions enable tax-efficient transitions from SMAs to ETFs.
- Potential regulatory risks and what they mean for the future of ETF tax benefits.
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Deborah is the chief investment officer of global liquidity markets at Federated Hermes. She joined the Big Picture in Practice hosts to discuss this humble, yet sizable corner of the asset management industry.
Listen now for:
- A one-minute history of money market funds.
- The role of money market funds in cash management and capital preservation.
- Emerging innovations in money market funds.
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In this episode, Brent Beardsley, head of advisor solutions at Vanguard, explains how modern advisory firms can add value for clients and coexist with new technology.
Listen now for:
- How financial advice has evolved over the last 25 years.
- What advisors can outsource to free up time for client engagement?
- What advisor activities truly add value for investors.
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AllianceBernstein’s Global Head of ETFs, Noel Archard, joins Big Picture in Practice to discuss the evolution of ETFs, their adaptability to changing markets, and the rising demand for tailored investment solutions. From the emergence of active ETFs to the integration of alternative wrappers like interval funds and SMAs, Noel sheds light on how these tools empower financial advisors to better serve their clients.
In this episode:
In this episode:
- Understand the importance of aligning growth strategies with client needs and preferences.
- Learn practical techniques to enhance client engagement while pursuing new business opportunities.
- Explore how prioritizing client satisfaction can lead to sustainable growth in the wealth management sector.
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In this episode:
- Alternative investments offer unique diversification opportunities.
- Interval funds provide liquidity and access to private assets.
- Tokenization could reshape access to alternative markets.
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In this episode:
- How advisors can focus on services over products to meet client needs.
- Why holistic guidance and treating the practice like a small business can help drive success.
- How staying informed on global trends and embracing continuous learning fosters long-term success.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Katie Hendrix and Bryce Skaff dive into the firm’s new UMA platform.
In this episode:
- Differences between unified managed accounts, separate accounts, and direct indexing.
- A look inside UMA platform technology.
- How UMAs address tax considerations.
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