Best SIFMA Podcasts (2024)

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Highlights from SIFMA's 2024 Annual Meeting 13:37

3h ago13:37

13:37

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we highlight just some of the conversations that took place at SIFMA's Annual Meeting. Our discussions with industry leaders like BlackRock's Larry Fink and Edward Jones' Penny Pennington include top-of-mind issues including: The expanding role of the capital markets and their potential to positively impact soc…

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How Markets Work: A Deep Dive on the Capital Markets Primer 21:10

28d ago21:10

21:10

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, Ken Bentsen, SIFMA's President and CEO, is joined by Katie Kolchin, SIFMA Managing Director and Head of Research, for a discussion around the recently updated SIFMA Insights Primer series. This series of reports explains the inner workings of capital markets, breaking down important technical and regulatory nua…

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Top 5 Takeaways from SIFMA’s 2024 Ops Conference 15:24

1M ago15:24

15:24

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, Ken Bentsen, SIFMA’s president, and CEO, sits down with Stephen Byron, Managing Director, Head of Technology, Operations, and Business Continuity, SIFMA to discuss the 5 key takeaways from SIFMA’s 2024 Operations and Technology Conference and what’s ahead in the operations space.…

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An Update on the Path to Clearing US Treasuries 55:33

1M ago55:33

55:33

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, we share a replay of the Treasury Clearing panel discussion at SIFMA’s recent Operations Conference & Exhibition. But first, SIFMA’s Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Seidel, sits down with panel moderator Robert Toomey and SIFMA Asset Management Group’s Bill Thum to outline what firms need to be doing today to p…

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The Flawed Economic Analysis Underpinning SEC Rule Proposals 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel sits down with Craig Lewis, former Chief Economist and Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, or DERA, at the SEC, to discuss the SEC’s approach to economic analysis as the basis for rule proposals.By SIFMA

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The Latest: Why the Basel III Endgame Must be Re-Proposed 9:05

3M ago9:05

9:05

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Chief Operating Officer Joseph Seidel sits down with Dr. Peter Ryan, Managing Director, and Head of International Capital Markets and Strategic Initiatives, to discuss the status of the Basel III Endgame proposal in the United States. A recent study found that the proposal would cause U.S. economic grow…

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Advocacy, Action, & Access: Q&A with the 2023-2024 Chair of SIFMA's Board of Directors 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. and Ken Cella, Principal and Head of External Affairs for Edward Jones and 2023-2024 Chair of SIFMA's Board of Directors, discuss SIFMA's commitment to fostering effective and efficient capital markets, our role on behalf of the membership, and the goals we have s…

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The Path to Clearing US Treasuries 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Robert Toomey and William Thum, who outline SIFMA and SIFMA AMG's partnership to advance multiple workstreams and short-term deliverables that will set the stage for long-term implementation. These include standard documentation, enhancements to mar…

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The SIFMA Podcast: Why the Basel III Endgame Must Be Re-Proposed 27:22

6M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Joseph Seidel and Dr. Peter Ryan identify and discuss three key takeaways from SIFMA's recent Basel III Endgame Roundtable. The Basel III Endgame package of reforms: Is unprecedented in its scale and scope and deviates from its original intent; Must be re-proposed in full for both substantive and legal …

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The Move to T+1: The Final 30 Days 19:28

6M ago19:28

19:28

In this episode of SIFMA's podcast, Ken Bentsen, SIFMA's President and CEO, and Tom Price, Managing Director of Technology Operations and Business Continuity, discuss the final days leading up to the transition to T+1 day settlement. They discuss the industry's readiness for the transition, the history of settlement cycles, and the benefits of T+1.…

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60 days to T+1 with SIFMA’s Tom Price 27:17

8M ago27:17

27:17

Tom Price, Managing Director, Technology, Operations, and Business Continuity at SIFMA, and John Oleon, Managing Director, Clearing & Settlement Operations at Clear Street, join Clear Street’s Chief Operating Officer, Andy Volz, for a conversation on the impact of a shortened settlement cycle. Two months out from T+1, this episode covers best pract…

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How the DOL’s Retirement Rule Conflicts with Investor Needs 11:40

9M ago11:40

11:40

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast SIFMA President & CEO Ken Bentsen sits down with Scott Smith, Director of Advice Relationships at Cerulli Associates, and Lisa Bleier, Head of Wealth Management and Retirement and State Government Affairs at SIFMA. They discuss new findings issued by SIFMA and Cerulli Associates regarding the current landscape o…

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Allow me to introduce myself: Building trust through relationships 17:38

10M ago17:38

17:38

How does a startup financial services firm become a trusted partner in just five years? Chief Operating Officer Andy Volz welcomes guests Blaine Hurty, Managing Director, Capital Introduction, and Kristina Leo, Director, Corporate Access, to discuss the importance of building and maintaining relationships in delivering value-added services for clie…

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Tapping Into the Talent Pool of Neurodiversity 20:19

11M ago20:19

20:19

About 30% of the world is neurodivergent and these are major untapped talent pools. With some minor adjustments and accommodations to workplace processes we can enable these colleagues to work in this industry, be their very best and create an inclusive culture. In the latest episode of our SIFMA DE&I podcast series, we sat down with JPMorgan Chase…

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Recruiting and Empowering Military Veterans 19:31

11M ago19:31

19:31

The military is one of the most diverse organizations in the world. It requires a diverse skill set and grit to be in the service and we learn just how easily veterans can translate those skills into the financial services industry. In the next episode of our SIFMA DE&I Podcast series, we chat with Academy Securities Founder and CEO, Chance Mims on…

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Leveraging Diverse Mentors and Sponsors in Career Development 25:05

12M ago25:05

25:05

We kick-off part II of our SIFMA DE&I Podcast series with PIMCO’s Head of Public Policy, Libby Cantrill, for a discussion on Libby’s career path starting from what sparked her initial interest in finance to her time on Capitol Hill and the journey that has led to her current role at PIMCO. She shares insights on the role of mentors and sponsors thr…

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Top Five Takeaways from SIFMA’s 2023 Market Structure Conference 10:53

12M ago10:53

10:53

In this episode of The SIFMA podcast, Joe Siedel, SIFMA's Chief Operating Officer, and colleague Ellen Greene, Managing Director of Equity and Options Market Structure, discuss why the SEC's rulemaking agenda continues to raise questions. They dive into some of the key questions around the equity market structure proposals and how they may affect l…

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Engineering the future of securities finance 16:10

12M ago16:10

16:10

Securities finance is often misunderstood, but it plays a major function within prime brokerages and is a critical mechanism for price discovery and liquidity in the cash equities market. Chief Operating Officer Andy Volz speaks with Chief Information Officer Jon Daplyn and Madhu Subbu, Managing Director, Securities Finance Engineering, about moder…

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Not your parents' capital markets 31:27

1y ago31:27

31:27

Chief Operating Officer Andy Volz sits down with Clear Street’s co-founders Chris Pento and Sachin Kumar to discuss the company’s inception at the iconic China Chalet, the changing prime brokerage landscape, and the technological revolution in the capital markets.By Clear Street

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Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights: September FOMC Rate Pause – What’s Next? 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

In this episode of Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights, Katie Kolchin, CFA, Head of Research, is joined by Torsten Slok, Chief Economist and Partner at Apollo Global Management to recap the recent FOMC meeting, exploring the actions taken and shedding light on the future of rate hikes.

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Welcome to Word on the Clear Street 0:50

1y ago0:50

0:50

Clear Street's experts discuss innovations in capital markets, technology trends, and more. Preparing for T+1 and Beyond Clear Street Announces $270 Million InvestmentBy Clear Street

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Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights: What to Look For at Jackson Hole 19:02

1y ago19:02

19:02

In this episode of Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights, SIFMA’s Head of Research, Katie Kolchin, CFA, is joined by Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel and Chair of the SIFMA Economist Roundtable to discuss the status of inflation, the future for rate hikes, and what to look for at the Fed’s annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, ki…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - July 2023 Market Metrics 3:35

1+ y ago3:35

3:35

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for July 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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Developing Emotional Connections to Issues of DE&I 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

In the last episode of Part I of SIFMA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with John Taft, Vice Chair of Baird to discuss what it takes to be a committed DE&I advocate and how having an emotional connection is critical when it comes to doing the work that is necessary to make a differ…

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Prioritizing DE&I as a Business Imperative with a Client-Centered Focus 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

In the next episode of our DE&I podcast series, SIFMA’s EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with HSBC Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Mark Steffensen to discuss how the firm prioritizes DE&I as a business imperative with a client-centered focus. The core of HSBC as an international bank is multiculturalism and helping …

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - June 2023 Market Metrics 2:34

1+ y ago2:34

2:34

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for June 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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Enhancing a Culture of Inclusion 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

20:59

In the next episode of SIFMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA’s EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with Charles Schwab Managing Director, Head of International Services, Lisa Hunt to discuss the ways that Charles Schwab is still creating a more inclusive environment 50 years later with its original vision to brin…

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Leveraging a Data-Driven Approach for DEI 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

In the next episode of the 2023 SIFMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Podcast series, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with Alliance Bernstein Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Citizenship, Vanessa Cox-Irvin to discuss the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion and their efforts to recruit and retain diverse…

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Top 10 Takeaways from SIFMA’s Economist Roundtable Mid-Year Survey 19:33

1+ y ago19:33

19:33

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Katie Kolchin highlights the top ten results from our 2023 mid-year survey. After that, we’ll share a conversation between our president and CEO, Ken Bentsen, and the Chair of our Economist Roundtable, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, managing director and chief US economist for Stifel.…

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Dedicating DE&I to LGBTQ+ and Other Underrepresented Communities 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

In the first episode of our DE&I podcast series and to honor pride month, SIFMA EVP and Head of DE&I, Cheryl Crispen sits down with JPMorgan Chase Managing Director and Global Head of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Brad Baumoel, for a discussion on the firm’s DE&I centers of excellence, in particular for LGBTQ+, and how they deliver impact for underrepresented an…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - May 2023 Market Metrics 3:10

1+ y ago3:10

3:10

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for May 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices, and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - April 2023 Market Metrics 3:34

1+ y ago3:34

3:34

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for April 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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Economist Roundtable Flash Poll: 1Q23 3:30

1+ y ago3:30

3:30

The SIFMA Economist Roundtable brings together chief U.S. economists from nearly 30 global and regional financial institutions. Its semiannual survey, published prior to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, compiles the median economic forecast of Roundtable members.By SIFMA

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Creating Risk by Fixing What's Not Broken 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

35:33

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with our team to discuss the potential impacts of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's far-reaching equity market structure proposals and walk through our recently filed comment letters. Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - March 2023 Market Metrics 3:23

1+ y ago3:23

3:23

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for March 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights: Can the Fed Have Its Cake and Eat It, Too? 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

Top of Mind with SIFMA Insights is a new series within the SIFMA Podcast. We'll be talking with experts from across the industry about key issues impacting the capital markets and financial industry. In this first episode, SIFMA's Head of Research, Katie Kolchin, CFA is joined by Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel and Chair of the SIFMA …

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - February 2023 Market Metrics 3:05

1+ y ago3:05

3:05

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for February 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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The SIFMA Podcast: Digging into the SIFMA Insights Market Structure Compendium 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

13:47

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s President & CEO, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., sits down with Katie Kolchin, Managing Director and Head of Research for SIFMA, to dig into equity and related market performance and find out what a difference a year makes. They'll also discuss what’s in store for 2023.…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - January 2023 Market Metrics 2:51

2y ago2:51

2:51

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for January 2023. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highlights an interesting market theme for the month.…

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The SIFMA Podcast: Digitization, Hyper-Personalization and Self-Directed Investing: Key Trends in Wealth Management 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Sabrina Bailey, Global Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions, Data & Analytics Division from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) to discuss three key trends in wealth management – digitization, hyper-personalization, and self-directed investing.…

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SIFMA Insights Spotlight - December 2022 Market Metrics 2:34

2y ago2:34

2:34

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Head of Research Katie Kolchin discusses the highlights from SIFMA Insights Monthly Metrics for December, our final report for the year looking back at 2022. This report analyzes market metrics and trends for volatility, prices and volumes in the U.S. equities and listed options markets. She also highli…

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Top 10 Takeaways from SIFMA’s Economist Roundtable Year-End Survey 39:02

2y ago39:02

39:02

In this episode of the SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Katie Kolchin highlights the top ten results from our survey. After that, we’ll share a conversation between our president and CEO, Ken Bentsen, and the Chair of our Economist Roundtable, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, managing director and chief US economist for Stifel.…

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One-on-One with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at SIFMA's 2022 Annual Meeting 37:43

2y ago37:43

37:43

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA's Ken Bentsen sits down with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Janet L. Yellen to discuss the state of the markets and their resiliency in the face of volatility. This conversation was recorded live from the 2022 SIFMA Annual Meeting in New York City.…

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The SIFMA Podcast: Additional Transparency for Secondary Market Transactions of Treasury Securities 22:32

2y ago22:32

22:32

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA’s Rob Toomey sits down with Bradley Ziff from Sia Partners to discuss a recent study on the impact of additional public transparency for secondary market transactions in the treasury market. They uncover what kind of impact this would have on market participants and on the market generally.…

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The Move to T+1 15:09

2y ago15:09

15:09

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Tom Price, SIFMA Managing Director, Operations, Technology and BCP, and Anthony Macchiarulo, Senior Associate, Financial Services Operations, to discuss SIFMA's efforts, in conjunction with DTCC and ICI, to accelerate the settlement cycle from T+2 to …

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A Conversation With Lindsey Piegza On The 2022 Mid - Year Economic Forecast 22:31

2+ y ago22:31

22:31

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Lindsey Piegza, Ph. D, Chief Economist and Managing Director for Stifel Nicolaus & Co. and Chair of the SIFMA Economic Advisory Roundtable, to discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and results from SIFMA's recent survey of chief economists from 27 …

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The State of the Markets, Their Regulation and Their Resiliency - A Conversation from SIFMA Ops 25:04

2+ y ago25:04

25:04

In this far-ranging discussion at the 2022 Operations Conference & Exhibition, Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA’s president and CEO, sits down with Thomas Pluta, Global Head of the Linear Rates Trading Business at J.P. Morgan and 2022 Chair of SIFMA’s Board of Directors, to explore SIFMA’s priorities on behalf of our members including:The State of th…

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The SIFMA Podcast: A Primer on Proposed Reforms to Money Market Fund Rules 16:28

2+ y ago16:28

16:28

In this episode of The SIFMA Podcast, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Lindsey Keljo who is Managing Director and Head of SIFMA’s Asset Management Group and Jamie Gershkow, Partner at Stradley Ronon for a discussion on the SEC’s proposed reforms to money market fund rules.…

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SIFMA Wealth Management Podcast Series - A Conversation With Ken Cella, Edward Jones 17:05

3y ago17:05

17:05

In this episode of our Wealth Management Leadership podcast series, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Ken Cella, Principal of the Client Strategies Group at Edward Jones for a conversation on how the pandemic has shaped the way advisors and clients approach the “New Retirement.”We discuss its four pillars of health, famil…

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SIFMA Wealth Management Podcast Series - A Conversation With Joe Sweeney 22:25

3y ago22:25

22:25

In this episode of our Wealth Management Leadership podcast series, SIFMA President & CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. sits down with Joseph E. Sweeney, President, Advice & Wealth Management, Products and Service Delivery for Ameriprise, Inc., for an introspective discussion on how the advisor-client relationship has evolved in recent decades.We look at…

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