Bank on Wipfli

Author: Wipfli

Financial services have always had partners who could help evaluate, address, and mitigate risk but today they need to lean on those partners more than ever. Welcome to Bank on Wipfli. Each episode, well feature discussions around industry issues, hot topics and current trends, giving you an insider's look at how top performers and professionals are staying ahead of the curve. Count on Bank on Wipfli podcasts to be your go-to source for need-to-know information that affects the financial services industry.
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How will wealth management change in 2026?
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

How will wealth management change in 2026? In this episode of Bank on Wipfli, join Wipfli’s Robert Zondag for a conversation with Diamond Consultants CEO Louis Diamond and Wipfli partner Ron Niemasyk about the evolving dynamics of the industry in areas like recruitment, tech and private equity partnerships — plus how wealth management advisory firms are adapting to keep up.Listen for a rundown on key trends that will shape wealth management over the next 12 months, including:Firms moving towards advisory-focused business models, including why tax and estate planning have become expected service offerings.Wealth advisors leaning heavily on technology to drive growth, including AI, CRM integration and a focus on operational efficiency.Private equity’s growing interest in the registered investment advisor (RIA) sector, what’s driving record 10-12x EBITDA valuations, and why long-term success can depend on capital decisions.Key recruiting and retention strategies, including a holistic approach that embraces flexibility, culture, technology and succession planning.Major recruiting red flags, like compensation changes, limited growth support and a lack of integration into the team.