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The Advisor Upside Show

The Advisor Upside Show

The Daily Upside 5 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The wealth management industry is evolving rapidly, yet many financial advisors stick to outdated strategies. Hosts Sean Allocca and John Manganaro, alongside expert guests, explore key trends affecting advisors' businesses. Topics include retirement income planning, Social Security, behavioral investing, and client perceptions. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Episodes

How AI Could Reshape Financial Advice | Altruist CEO Jason Wenk
How AI Could Reshape Financial Advice | Altruist CEO Jason Wenk Aug 19, 2026 2509 Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk joins Advisor Upside to explain how AI could reshape financial advice, why a person born today may never need a human advisor, and what the industry must do to survive the next wave of automation.Submit your questions and guest suggestions to podcast@thedailyupside.com!Instagram:   / thedailyupside Twitter: https://x.com/TheDailyUpsideLinkedin:   / advi
Is the Market Too Dependent on AI? | Marta Norton, Empower Investments
Is the Market Too Dependent on AI? | Marta Norton, Empower Investments Aug 12, 2026 1902 Empower Investments Chief Investment Strategist Marta Norton breaks down the biggest risks facing markets, from AI earnings concentration to Fed expectations, geopolitics, and the future of the 60/40 portfolio.
Why AI Won't Replace Financial Advisors | AssetMark CEO Michael Kim
Why AI Won't Replace Financial Advisors | AssetMark CEO Michael Kim Aug 5, 2026 2291 Relax, the robots aren’t coming for your job. AssetMark CEO Michael Kim explains why human advice, trust, and relationships will become even more valuable as technology reshapes wealth management. Plus, he shares insights on AssetMark’s evolution, private markets, and why the wealth management industry is entering one of its biggest periods of opportunity.This episode is brought to you by
What Financial Advisors Need to Know About Social Security and Tax Alpha ETFs
What Financial Advisors Need to Know About Social Security and Tax Alpha ETFs Jul 29, 2026 1749 Could higher inflation actually help retirees? This week, Sean Allocca and John Manganaro break down why rising prices could lead to a larger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and what this could mean for retirees. Plus, what the Social Security 2100 Act would change if it passed, and why Treasury officials are raising concerns about a fast-growing class of tax alpha ETFs.T
The Future of Retirement: Why Living Longer Changes Everything
The Future of Retirement: Why Living Longer Changes Everything Jul 22, 2026 1944 People are living longer than ever, but are they prepared? Entrepreneur and author Jon Sabes discusses longevity planning, healthy aging, retirement income, Blue Zones, social isolation, and why advisors need to rethink retirement planning for a 100-year life.Submit your questions and guest suggestions to podcast@thedailyupside.com!Instagram:   / thedailyupside  Twitter: https://x.com/The
How Vestwell Is Closing America's $50 Trillion Savings Gap with Aaron Schumm
How Vestwell Is Closing America's $50 Trillion Savings Gap with Aaron Schumm Jul 15, 2026 2920 Vestwell CEO Aaron Schumm joins The Advisor Upside Show to discuss the $50 trillion retirement savings gap, AI's impact on retirement planning, 401(k) innovation, private markets, workplace savings, fintech partnerships, entrepreneurship, and the future of financial advice.This episode is brought to you by Fidelity.• 00:00 – Show open / intro• 01.55 - $50 Trillion Savings Gap in America.•
Ascensus CEO Nick Good on the Future of 401(k)s, Retirement & Leadership
Ascensus CEO Nick Good on the Future of 401(k)s, Retirement & Leadership Jul 8, 2026 1734 What does the future of retirement savings look like? In this episode of The Advisor Upside Show, Ascensus CEO Nick Good joins John Manganero and Sean Allocca to discuss the evolution of 401(k) plans, SECURE Act reforms, retirement readiness, leadership, succession planning, and how financial services can help more Americans save for retirement. Plus, lessons from leading a 5,000-person o
David Blanchett: The 7 Biggest Mistakes Advisors Make in Retirement Planning
David Blanchett: The 7 Biggest Mistakes Advisors Make in Retirement Planning Jul 1, 2026 1823 Retirement researcher David Blanchett joins The Advisor Upside Show to break down seven major flaws in modern financial planning. From Monte Carlo misconceptions and retirement spending myths to guaranteed income, longevity risk, and portfolio construction mistakes, this conversation challenges some of the industry's most common assumptions.
Dani Fava: Why AI Won’t Replace Financial Advisors (It Will Make Them More Valuable)
Dani Fava: Why AI Won’t Replace Financial Advisors (It Will Make Them More Valuable) Jun 24, 2026 1747 Dani Fava, Chief Strategy Officer at Carson Group, joins The Advisor Upside Show to discuss how AI is transforming wealth management.From achieving 100% advisor adoption of AI tools to why advisor fees may actually rise—not fall—in the age of automation, Dani explains what advisors need to understand about technology, client expectations, capacity constraints, and the future of advice.
Geopolitical Risk, Retirement Psychology & AI's Growing Role in Wealth Management
Geopolitical Risk, Retirement Psychology & AI's Growing Role in Wealth Management Jun 17, 2026 2101 This week, John and Sean unpack why markets continue to shrug off global conflicts, what one geopolitical event could trigger a major market downturn, and how advisors should think about risk in 2026. Plus: AI and alternative investments, a controversial emergency-fund debate, and three psychological patterns that can quietly derail even the best retirement plans.
The Battle Over Alternatives in 401(k)s Is Just Beginning
The Battle Over Alternatives in 401(k)s Is Just Beginning Jun 10, 2026 1801 More than 40,000 public comments have poured into the Department of Labor's proposed retirement rule. Sean Allocca and John Manganaro explore what's at stake for advisors, plan sponsors, and retirement savers, plus why younger investors are increasingly aligning portfolios with their personal values.This episode is brought to you by Fidelity.
Social Security In 2026: What Financial Advisors Need To Know
Social Security In 2026: What Financial Advisors Need To Know Jun 3, 2026 1537 When should your clients claim Social Security: 62, full retirement age, or 70? Claim too early, and the reduction in benefits is permanent. In the debut episode of The Advisor Upside Show, presented by Fidelity, Sean Allocca and John Manganaro sit down with retirement expert Marcia Mantell to bust the most stubborn Social Security myths: the real math on claiming age, the working-while-c

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