Inside the Flows - Episode 11

In this episode of Inside the Flows, we break down a week of meaningful shifts across the advisory landscape, from continued consolidation among firms to strong bank earnings driven by market volatility, and what those trends signal for advisors navigating scale, technology, and client demand.The conversation then moves into a deeper discussion on retirement and inflation, focusing on a lesser known measure showing that older Americans are experiencing higher cost pressures than the broader population.00:00 Introduction05:16 Weekly Recap12:40 Bank Earnings and Market Volatility15:51 The Pulse of the Economy: Consumer Credit and Its Impact17:28 AI Trends: The Shift in Business Models20:29 Oil Prices and Global Conflicts: Market Reactions22:51 Inflation and Its Effects on Retirees30:31 The Importance of Financial Planning Tools36:23 Future-Proofing Financial Advisory Services#retirementplanning #retirement #ai #financialplanning #wealthmanagement #ria NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAYStep inside the corner office. Inside The Flows offers an unfiltered look at the conversations shaping the Registered Investment Advisor landscape. We pull back the curtain to show you how Advisors, Wealth Managers, Asset Managers and the Service Providers powering them are interpreting market dynamics right now. Get a front-row seat to the people, debates and insights driving the financial markets.ABOUT INFLOWSInflows is the verified professional network built exclusively for RIAs and affiliates. We created this platform to solve a critical gap in our industry: the lack of a private, vetted environment where investment professionals can discuss the business of advice without the added noise of social media.JOIN OUR COMMUNITY🏠 https://inflows.com🔗 https://linkedin.com/company/inflowsappLISTEN TO OUR SHOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oOVHq3Sozz0jgU57RiAzyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-flows/id1874074229