Category: Financial Planning

Solving Tech Fatigue in Wealth Management: Building Smarter Systems and Better Experiences

Solving Tech Fatigue in Wealth Management: Building Smarter Systems and Better Experiences

The explosion of wealth tech tools has left many advisory firms buried under layers of disconnected systems, and the resulting tech fatigue is real.

In this episode, Chip Kispert sits down with Mike Overdorf, President of The Sycamore Company, to discuss how firms can regain control over their data and tech stacks. From legacy system challenges to the next evolution in AI-powered reporting, Mike shares what firms need to know to stay competitive and deliver better advisor and client experiences.

What to expect in this episode:

  • Why data silos and legacy systems are holding wealth firms back and how to fix them
  • How to build a data-first foundation before adding new tools
  • Real-world examples of where firms gain traction (comp, reporting, and account opening)
  • A look at how AI may change advisor technology over the next 3 years

If technology frustration is keeping you up at night or if you’re ready to build a more responsive and integrated tech stack, this conversation is for you.

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About Our Guest:

Mike Overdorf is the President of The Sycamore Company, dedicated to providing a best practices solutions philosophy to the financial services industry. They are committed to the current Web technology environment using “cloud computing” to offer clients on-demand, integrated, state of the art software applications. The Sycamore product line has been designed as an easy to use application that can manage the day to day needs of both the front and back offices of Broker Dealers, OSJs, RIAs or the Independent Advisor.

From Translator to Trusted Partner: How Beacon Strategies Bridges the Wealth Tech Divide

From Translator to Trusted Partner: How Beacon Strategies Bridges the Wealth Tech Divide

What if the secret to long-term success wasn’t disruption, but translation?

In this episode of Beacon: 1% Better Every Day, Chip Kispert takes us behind the scenes of Beacon Strategies, sharing the story of why he built a consultancy that prioritizes listening, independence, and deep partnership with wealth firms and providers. Chip reflects on 19 years of running Beacon Strategies, the power of independence, and what it really means to help a client, sometimes by walking away, and sometimes by diving back in. This isn’t about selling services. It’s about solving problems.

What to expect:

  • Why translating between wealth firms and providers still matters
  • How culture shapes every client engagement
  • Lessons from Beacon’s early wins—and quiet exits
  • The hidden cost of tech fatigue and how Beacon helps firms cut through the noise

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Building Trust, Breaking Norms: How Chip Kispert Is Reshaping Wealth Management

Building Trust, Breaking Norms: How Chip Kispert Is Reshaping Wealth Management

Some people build firms. Others build trust. Chip Kispert does both, and in doing so, he’s changing how wealth firms and fintechs grow together.

In this episode, Chip shares how early lessons from a Lehman Brothers mentor, a love for problem-solving, and an obsession with listening shaped both his leadership and the Beacon Strategies business he’s built. You’ll also hear how Chip reimagined industry events through his Beacon Roundtables, creating a space where competitors become collaborators and ideas flow like family dinner conversations.

What to expect:

  • The story behind Beacon Strategies (founding) mission and values
  • How Chip’s background shaped his leadership mindset
  • Why curiosity and listening fuel innovation
  • What the Beacon Roundtables are really like — and (why they matter) the impact they have on all that attend

Listen in to meet the heart behind Beacon Strategies and the mission to help wealth firms and providers get 1% better every day.

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