In the Suite
In the Suite is a podcast that shares amazing stories of women in business in the financial services and wealth management industry. The podcast features interviews with inspiring, top women leaders in business and some of the biggest names in the wealth management industry. In the Suite is where you’ll discover their best secrets and top strategies to grow a great business, build a strong brand, and lead teams in the 21st century. In the Suite podcast is hosted by Tina Powell, TEDx Speaker, former NYU Professor, Marketing Consultant and Partner, Chief of Community at Intention.ly
Episodes
In this episode of In The Suite, Tina Powell sits down with Rachel Cameron, Managing Director of Partnerships at Nitrogen, the advisor growth platform formerly known as Riskalyze.
Rachel is a dynamic connector in the wealthtech ecosystem, helping advisors and fintech firms build powerful partnerships that drive real growth. At Nitrogen, she works at the intersection of advisor technology, AI innovation, and strategic...
For the 100th episode of In The Suite, I’m sitting down with the woman who made the very first power move in my life — my mother, Joanne Sutera.
Long before there were downloads in over 133 countries, before sponsors, before a microphone ever turned on, there was one listener. Her. She believed in this work before there was proof it mattered.
Joanne’s life is a masterclass in reinvention. She grew up...
I’m joined by Ryan Goldenhar and Jackie Lewis, the powerhouse duo behind Wealth with Options, a San Diego–based firm helping tech professionals make sense of equity compensation, major liquidity events, and the emotional decisions that come with sudden or complex wealth.
Ryan and Jackie bring a rare combination of technical rigor and humanity to financial planning—meeting clients not just where the ...
In this episode of In the Suite, host Tina Powell sits down with Marla Sofer, fintech founder and visionary behind Knomee, the AI-powered behavioral finance platform helping advisors uncover their clients’ financial identity.
With 25+ years across JP Morgan, BlackRock, and Lending Club, Marla shares how she turned industry experience into innovation — building technology that connects advisors and clients...
In this episode of In The Suite, I’m joined by Carina Diamond, CEO of GFP Private Wealth. Carina shares how she’s honoring the pioneering legacy of Sally Gries while boldly steering the firm into the future. From the power of rebranding to harnessing AI and building next-gen talent pipelines, Carina is a masterclass in leadership reinvention.
We talk about:
- Why rebranding matters more than most firms a...
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a powerhouse in fintech and leadership In The Suite: Gene Farrell, President and CEO of Vanilla.
If you think estate planning is confusing, costly, or only for the ultra-wealthy—this episode is going to flip that belief on its head. Gene joins us to talk about how Vanilla is on a mission to reimagine and radically simplify estate planning, making it accessible, human, and em...
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome two powerhouse leaders in financial services and events: Dan Rubinetti and Shannon Rosic of Informa. If you’ve spent any time in the wealth management industry, you know their names are synonymous with top-tier industry conferences, innovative programming, and—most importantly—community building.
Dan Rubinetti, who helped launch Edge just four years ago, has been...
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Vickie Lewin, Chief Growth Officer at Amplify, a fast-growing wealthtech platform purpose-built to simplify operations and accelerate growth for wealth management firms. Amplify’s unified, all-in-one technology is helping RIAs and enterprises streamline their tech stacks, reduce inefficiencies, and scale smarter—all while focusing on what matters most: serving clients...
In this debut episode of the Don’t Do That podcast, host Kelly Waltrich—CEO and Co-Founder of Intention.ly—sits down with her friend, partner, and colleague Tina Powell for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about building businesses, leading with heart, and the hard-won lessons that fuel long-term growth.
Kelly shares how her unconventional path—from selling to her grandmother as a kid ...
In this episode of WealthTech on Deck, host Jack Sharry sits down with marketing powerhouse Tina Powell, Partner and Chief of Community at Intention.ly. Tina is not only a trailblazer in the digital marketing and fintech space but also a fierce advocate for cancer awareness, bringing resilience and purpose to everything she does.
Together, Jack and Tina dive into the intersection of WealthTech, marketing, and communi...
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Topaz Morrison, Chief Growth and Chief Operations Officer at Independent Advisor Alliance, a leading hybrid firm strategically focused on empowering financial advisors to succeed as independent business owners by providing services that align with each advisor's unique needs and challenges.
Since joining IAA in August 2023, Topaz has been at the forefront of shaping growth strat...
I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to welcome the incredible Christine Benz In the Suite. Christine, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and senior columnist for Morningstar.com. is an absolute trailblazer in personal finance and a trusted voice in retirement planning, portfolio management, and financial literacy.
For over three decades strong, Christine doesn’t just expl...
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Carolyn Armitage In the Suite. Carolyn is a force in wealth management—a true pioneer with a career that’s redefined advisory, consulting, and executive leadership.
As the Founder and CEO of RIA Circle, she’s not just building a network; she’s igniting a movement.
Within RIA Circle, Carolyn is shaping a vibrant, purpose-driven co...
Today, we are thrilled to welcome the visionary Kristin Hull In The Suite. As the founder of Nia Impact Capital, Kristin is a true trailblazer in gender lens investing. In 2013, she launched Nia Global Solutions, fusing activism with impact investing in the public markets.
Kristin crafted Nia’s six solutions-focused investment themes, expertly weaving a gender lens into every aspect of the investment proc...
Today, we’re honored to have the extraordinary Casey Whalen in the suite—Managing Director, Head, and Chief Investment Officer at Lazard Family Office Partners, a global powerhouse in financial advisory and asset management. Lazard’s influence spans continents, from the Americas to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.
In this episode, we dive deep into themes of resilience, risk-taking, and se...
Evan Simonoff, a titan in financial journalism and a name synonymous with financial advisors and the industry at large.
Evan is editor-in-chief of Financial Advisor magazine and the editorial director of Private Wealth magazine. With over three decades of experience. Evan’s career has spanned some of the most tumultuous and transformative periods in financial history, from the 1987 crash to the Coronaviru...
Navigating the tech world easily, John O'Connell transformed himself from a Programmer to an Entrepreneur and masterfully led a company to its first IPO. Today, As the CEO and Founder of The Oasis Group, John spearheads growth, guiding firms in wealth management, fintech, and financial services to transcend limits and rejuvenate their growth trajectories.
In this not-to-be-missed episode, recorded live from Schwab IM...
When it comes to solving the problems of asset management, there’s one disruptor that stands out and is in a class by himself. That name is Devon Drew.
With a career spanning over 17 years at prominent asset management institutions like Vanguard and J.P. Morgan Chase, Devon's stroke of genius is shaping the future of asset management in unprecedented ways. Devon is the founder and CEO of AssetLink (formerly DFD...
Are you ready for a life-changing story? In this episode, In The Suite host, Tina Powell shares her incredible story of survival and strength that will leave you inspired.
Tina's journey took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. She underwent a life-saving robotic lobectomy procedure and shares her mental healing process, remarkable resilience, and faith.
Tin...
Today, we're taking you on an exciting journey to the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas for the highly anticipated second annual Jolt Financial Advisor Marketing Conference by Snappy Kraken, from May 3 - 5, 2023.
This episode is extra special because it's divided into two parts. In the first half, we'll treat you to a series of live, on-the-spot interviews from the conference's opening party, co-sponsored by Intention....
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