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The COO Roundtable

Coldstream Wealth Managment
RIA Industry
Client Experience
Change Management
Operational Efficiency
Financial Planning
Financial Advisors
RIA
Succession Planning
Consulting
Practice Management
Wealth Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Technology Adoption
Strategic Planning
Carolyn Armitage Consulting
Registered Investment Advisors
Client Segmentation
M&A Integration
Connecticut Wealth Management
Technology Integration

Join host Matt Sonnen and a panel of COOs, as they share an open discussion about operational and technology best practices for the RIA industry, and shed a light on the tremendously important work COOs perform on a day-to-day basis.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Dawn Claussen, Chief Operating Officer at Mutual Group, and Michael Young, President and Managing Partner at Integrated Advisors Network. Mutual Group specializes in providing operational, strategic, and advisory su... more

Matt welcomes Josh Brier, Chief Operating Officer of Connecticut Wealth Management, and Aldo Tarantini, Managing Director and former Director of Operations at Family Management Corporation. Connecticut Wealth Management, founded in 2010 out of an acc... more

With Episode 84, Matt welcomes Ben Littman, Founding Member and Head of Corporate Development at Pure Financial Advisors, and Henry Lao, Vice President of Investments at Mercer Advisors. Pure Financial Advisors manages approximately $11 billion of cl... more

In this episode, Matt is joined by Alli Jordan, President at LibertyFi, and Emily Wilcox, COO at Practifi, for a discussion on how leading RIAs are using innovative technology, operational excellence, and smart leadership to drive scalable growth. Li... more

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Josh Brier
COO of Connecticut Wealth Management
Connecticut Wealth Management
Episode: Episode 85: Josh Brier & Aldo Tarantini
Aldo Tarantini
Managing Director and former Director of Operations
Family Management Corporation (New York City)
Episode: Episode 85: Josh Brier & Aldo Tarantini
Ben Littman
Founding member leading corporate development at Pure Financial Advisors
Pure Financial Advisors
Episode: Episode 84: Henry Lao & Ben Littman
Henry Lao
Vice President of Investments at Mercer Advisors; adjunct professor
Mercer Advisors
Episode: Episode 84: Henry Lao & Ben Littman
Alli Jordan
Former Chief Operating Officer and now President at LibertyFi
LibertyFi
Episode: Episode 83: Alli Jordan & Emily Wilcox
Emily Wilcox
COO at Practifi
Practifi
Episode: Episode 83: Alli Jordan & Emily Wilcox
Hannah Koch
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Altair Advisers
Altair Advisers
Episode: Episode 82: Hannah Koch & Joe Walker
Joe Walker
COO at Bradley, Foster & Sargent
Bradley, Foster & Sargent
Episode: Episode 82: Hannah Koch & Joe Walker
Jason Mirabella
Operations consultant and former Chief Platform Officer at WealthSource Partners
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Episode: Episode 81: Jason Mirabella and Randy Lambert

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Matt Sonnen
Host of the COO Roundtable

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Refreshing

    I love getting new insight from our industry by someone who understands operations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glen-flowmo
    United States3 years ago
  • COO Roundtable

    Deeply insightful podcast, knowledgeable host and relevant guests delving into the requirements for a smoothly operating RIA firm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Collins Family
    United States7 years ago

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Guests bring real-world ops experience and candid insights.
Clear, practical takeaways for running RIAs.
Strong emphasis on implementation over theory.
Great for sponsors looking to reach COOs in wealth management.

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Episode 82: Hannah Koch & Joe Walker
Q: How do you approach change management to ensure adoption of new tech?
Adopt a collaborative, early-involvement approach with end users, training embedded in real workflows, and open channels for feedback and rapid vendor support during hypercare.
Episode 82: Hannah Koch & Joe Walker
Q: What are your thoughts on AI today in a fiduciary, highly regulated environment?
Both guests stress intentional AI use, governance and data quality, and that AI should augment judgment—not replace human responsibility, with extensive training and validation before client exposure.
Episode 82: Hannah Koch & Joe Walker
Q: Walk us through your thinking on prioritizing people, process, and technology before selecting a tool.
The panel emphasized starting with business problems and real workflows, involving the people who actually do the work to co-design solutions, and only then embedding technology to support those processes.
Episode 83: Alli Jordan & Emily Wilcox
Q: What are the key challenges and best practices for change management in RIAs adopting new tech?
The guests stress clear communication, early involvement of the team, and the need to manage data quality and process design; successful change requires solving for the 'why' and ensuring the organization is ready and aligned to adopt new tools rather than merely implementing them.
Episode 83: Alli Jordan & Emily Wilcox
Q: How has Emily's long tenure at Practifi shaped her approach to scale and technology in wealth management?
Emily explains her progression from early roles at Practifi to leadership, highlighting the intentional integration of AI into core CRM and practice management, and the belief that scalable growth comes from embedding intelligence into processes rather than bolting AI onto outdated systems.

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A practical, operations-focused show that centers on COO-level leadership within the RIA space, exploring how firms scale, implement technology, and optimize client experience. Episodes frequently contrast operational frameworks, technology integration, M&A readiness, and leadership development, often featuring COOs, operations consultants, and senior executives from wealth management firms. A notable thread across episodes is the emphasis on tangible process improvements, people-driven change, and the balance between growth and operational discipline. The format tends to blend firsthand growth stories with actionable guidance, making it useful for prospective guests and sponsors seeking visibility in the RIA operations ecosystem.

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1. Josh Brier
2. Aldo Tarantini
3. Ben Littman
4. Henry Lao
5. Alli Jordan
6. Emily Wilcox
7. Hannah Koch
8. Joe Walker

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