More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm.

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Irina Olifer is a senior assurance professional with multiple audit and compliance credentials.
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Jim Capparelli, CPA , is a wealth and tax strategist for JCJ Wealth and Tax Advisory LLC, DBA of Arrowroot Family Office, LLC. He helps families, professionals and business owners integrate strategy, reduce complexity and align their wealth with long-term purpose.December 18 -
As ERISA rules around alternatives ease, more workplace plan advisors are warming to once-niche investments like private equity and private credit. But advisors remain skeptical of certain asset classes.
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Independent research firm Morningstar's latest study of the value of financial advice examines tax-efficient IRA asset location during the decumulation phase.
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Also, DayMark Wealth Partners sells a minority stake to Constellation Wealth Capital.
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Sachin Kulkarni is executive vice president, head of commercial & specialty insurance and MGA, Americas at Xceedance, a global leader of technology-driven business solutions for the insurance industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in technology and operations across insurance, distribution/supply chain, and other service industries. Prior to Xceedance, Sachin has held roles as global head of IT architecture at Westcon and head of IT strategy for the U.S. and Canada at Marsh.
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Brad Vopni is head of institutional at Gemini, a cryptocurrency platform. Prior to joining Gemini, he was head of digital assets at global electronic trading firm Hudson River Trading. Previously, he led Capital Markets at NextShares. He has also held senior leadership roles at NASDAQ, ultimately overseeing its U.S. Equities business.
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Diane Kennedy, CPA, is head of tax education for
Lettuce Financial , strategic tax consultant, founder of USTaxAid.com and best-selling author.December 18 -
Two former advisors accuse JPMorgan of assigning them to poorer parts of Brooklyn, New York, and allowing their White male colleagues to poach their clients.
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Ran Harpaz is founder and CEO of
Lettuce Financial , an AI-powered operating system built for solopreneurs.December 18









