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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.


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Featured Episode

Why AI Can’t Replace Human Financial Advisors

Brent Beardsley is the head of advisor solutions at Vanguard, which began working directly with advisors a quarter of a century ago. Since then, investors have gained access to the same investment information as the pros. With modern investment platforms, they can choose funds and see portfolio details on their own.

Where do financial advisors fit into today’s industry landscape?

In this episode, Brent explains how modern advisory firms can add value for clients and coexist with new technology.

  • 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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Meet the Hosts

Julie Willoughby

Head of Global Sales
Julie serves Morningstar’s largest clients across the asset management, advisor, and alliances segments.

Ben Johnson, CFA

Head of Client Solutions, Asset Management
Ben leads client solutions for Morningstar’s asset management clients, after an impressive tenure in passive funds research.


Personalization

Now, more than ever, investors expect personalized recommendations based on that individual's risk tolerance, total assets, and financial goals. What does personalization look like for investors today?


Efficiency and Scale

How are advisors embracing technology to balance efficient personalization at scale? Advisors can differentiate themselves by seizing opportunities to adopt emerging technology and automation.


Regulation

As advisors and asset managers look to grow their books of business, they must also be mindful of new and evolving regulations that dictate the way they function and report on their impact.

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