Session archives
2023
Financial Planning’s INVEST 2023 helps decision makers in the wealth management community understand how new technology can improve advisor efficiency and effectiveness. Advisors also learn how to better utilize technology to improve client interactions, investment strategies and other practice and client management skills. All INVEST attendees leave with a clearer sense of how they can help their businesses grow.
Keynote sessions
INVEST 2023 Opening keynote address: Digital innovation & wealthtech — preparing financial advisors for the future

Join Jason Wenk, Founder and CEO of Altruist, for an insightful session designed for forward-thinking financial advisors.

June 23
INVEST 2023 Keynote address: Human-first advice in the age of AI

In this engaging presentation, Dr. Daniel Crosby will make the case that AI will actually increase the impact and importance of human advice, and demonstrate how tech can work hand-in-hand with a deep understanding of human psychology to bring about better client outcomes.

June 23
General sessions
Invest 2023 conference opening & welcome remarks

Invest 2023 welcome remarks by Financial Planning Editor-in-Chief, Brian Wallheimer.

June 23
Winning the great wealth transfer

In this session, we will draw on insights from research recently completed by Financial Planning that explores how financial advisors are beginning to address the greatest transfer of wealth in our nation's history.

June 23
Women leaders in wealthtech – executive panel

Join this panel discussion to hear from three female executives paving the way in wealthtech and wealth management.

June 23
Meet the Experts

Panelists include Anne Lester, former JPMorgan Asset Management Head, and Matt Reiner, Managing Partner & Senior Investment Advisor.

June 23
AI town hall: Implementation for today, strategy for tomorrow

 In this session, panelists will discuss the practical applications of AI in today's industry, ponder where these innovations may take us tomorrow, and explain how the cutting-edge tech is helping firms grow in a more human way.

June 23
Breakout Sessions
Track 1: Building a niche advisory firm from the ground up

The pros and cons of having a niche The business of expertise (solving a unique set of problems for a specific type of person) Creating an ideal client avatar and tailoring your practice to that demographic

June 23
Track 2: The future of wealth management

Attendees will learn best practices to attract clients, increase market share and leverage technologies to enhance their services.  

June 23
Track 3: U.S. government regulation of cryptocurrency

This past year, President Biden signed an Executive Order on "Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets", and recently released a comprehensive framework for their development. Over the past several years, the SEC and the CFTC have bought dozens of cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions.

June 23
Track 1: Digitizing for impact: Putting the wealth management client at the center of client onboarding

Wealth managers are just beginning to digitize their client onboarding process. Digitizing each element of the process can increase advisor efficiency, improve client satisfaction, and establish a solid foundation for a robust ongoing relationship

June 23
Track 2: The future of the financial advisor

Please join us as Matt Reiner explores the truth about the future of the financial advisor.

June 23
Track 3: Hacking your compliance to facilitate growth

This session will help wealth managers make the most of their future compliance investments, and leverage those decisions to deliver ROI long-term.

June 23
Track 1: TRUE EMPATHY: A new Approach to drive engagement up with your younger customers

Get more robust participation from the Millennials-and-younger crowd and all the wins that come with it.

June 23
Track 2: 60/40 in the age of AI and digital portfolio construction

In this session, we'll present Vanguard's portfolio construction framework, a model-based system built into digital technology platforms that enable customization, scalability and internal consistency of Vanguard multi-asset offers. Roger Aliaga-Diaz, Vanguard's Global Head of Portfolio Construction, will discuss the evolution of the 60/40 portfolio. 

June 23
Track 3: Compliance challenges when going independent and the cost of non-compliance

Panel discussion on compliance challenges when going independent and the cost of non-compliance" Launching an Independent RIA can be one of the most rewarding and challenging undertakings of an Adviser's career.

June 23
Track 1: Next-level client communication that goes beyond automated emails

In this panel discussion, we will explore ways for financial advisors to engage with clients to build deep, long-term relationships.

June 23
Track 2: Industry trends and tech driving the future of wealth management

Join this session to learn where tech works - and where it doesn't. 

June 23
Track 3: Cybersecurity trends and tripwires

This session will look at the cybersecurity trends of 2023 and how wealth managers can protect themselves.

June 23
Track 1: The new role of the custodian – as a value-driven wealth management partner

We will discuss alternative business solutions and resources that can help solve what are some of the most important and the highest cost areas of running a practice so advisors can more strategically compete and deliver long-lasting value that drives client loyalty and profitable results.

June 23
Track 2: Conversational AI: Future impact and considerations in wealth

Dr. Sindhu Joseph, co-founder and CEO of CogniCor, a Morgan Stanley-backed provider of AI-enabled digital assistants and business automation platforms for the financial services industry, will explore the growing role of AI within wealth management, the risks and limitations of today's solutions and future impact of this technology across this space.

June 23
Track 3: New SEC rules and how firms of all sizes can meet compliance challenges

This session will provide a breakdown of all the new rules that have gone into effect since last INVEST, and discuss how technology is helping wealth managers of all sizes rise to the occasion.

June 23
Track 1: Building the tomorrow business

Join this session to build a 6-point practice management checklist that helps advisor-business owners identify the decisions and shifts they'll need to make, in their businesses and as leaders, in the coming years to stay relevant and thrive.

June 23
Track 2: Powering personalization at scale through bank-fintech collaboration

Financial institutions can innovate to supply customer-reflective money management. E.g., J.P. Morgan and OpenInvest are using tech to connect investors' values to money, aiming to help identify essential issues through data analysis and a transparent portfolio snapshot.

June 23
Track 3: 5 Keys to success for compliant communications

Hear from industry experts about how they keep their firm communications and social channels on trend, innovative, and, maybe more importantly, up to code.

June 23
Case studies
Case study: Jefferies on intelligent automation and the T+1 mandate

 Join Ryan Clare, Head of Corporate Change Management and Digital Transformation Lead at Jefferies, and John Almeida,  Global Head of Wealth and Asset Management at ServiceNow, to learn how asset managers can elevate client services with timely and correct trade settlements, real-time trade status updates, and connected employees.

June 23
Case study: How UBS wealth management empowers advisors with social media

This case study will detail how UBS Wealth Management successfully introduced social media to their advisors globally.

June 23
Case study: Unlocking new potential for advisor relationships and experiences using technology

In this case study, you'll hear what motivated TPFG's approach to their building their wholesalers' tech stack and how CapIntel helped deliver a story-driven, impactful way for advisors to present their fund information.

June 23
Demos
Demo: Factset

A series of technology-focused presentations for new products and services you can visualize integrating into your workflows.

June 23
Demo: Systm

A series of technology-focused presentations for new products and services you can visualize integrating into your workflows.

June 23
Demo: Trust & Will

A series of technology-focused presentations for new products and services you can visualize integrating into your workflows.

June 23