Big Picture In Practice

Big Picture In Practice

Morningstar, Ben Johnson, Julie Willoughby

Episodes 50
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Tune in every other week to explore the latest trends across the financial sector. Joined by industry-leading guests, Big Picture in Practice will help you innovate and stay abreast of the latest information that will enable listeners to create differentiated products and foster successful client relationships in a constantly evolving investment landscape.

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Recent Episodes

Ritholtz Wealth Management: “Tax Advice is Financial Advice"

Dec 05, 2025 43m

Bill Sweet, chief financial officer, and Bill Artzerounian, director of tax services at Ritholtz Wealth Management, say that a thousand dollars saved in taxes creates more client satisfaction than…

Stephanie Drescher: The Case for Adding Private-Market Exposure to 401(k) Plans

Nov 21, 2025 45m

Stephanie Drescher, chief client and product development officer at Apollo Global Management, says it’s up to advisors to educate clients on how to strategically tap into the potential of this…

How Fixed-Income ETFs Transformed Bond Markets: Lessons from BlackRock’s Steve Laipply

Oct 29, 2025 34m

Are bonds boring? That’s their reputation—and it’s a big part of why investors embrace them.But Steve Laipply, global co-head of iShares fixed-income ETFs at BlackRock, thinks there’s also a lot more…

Planning First: Redefining Retirement Income with Schwab’s Inga Rachwald and Rob Williams

Oct 15, 2025 41m

Schwab’s Rob Williams and Inga Rachwald join Ben and Julie to unpack why retirement income is first and foremost a planning challenge—one that demands balancing emotional biases, clear goals, and…

Live from MIC: Anna Snider on Private Market Opportunities

Sep 25, 2025 28m

Visit the Big Picture in Practice website: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…

Jim Caron on Volatile Market Strategy and Global Portfolio Diversification

Aug 28, 2025 37m

Morgan Stanley CIO Jim Caron explains how Trump’s tariff-funded fiscal policy could impact market volatility, sector trends, and investor portfolios. Visit the Big Picture in Practice website:…

Navigating Opportunity in Volatile Markets

Aug 14, 2025 27m

Explore with BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant how private markets, risk tolerance, and asset allocation shape wealth strategies in today’s volatile market.Visit the Big Picture in Practice website:…

The Crypto Adoption Curve: Lessons From ETFs With Grayscale Leaders

Jul 31, 2025 41m

Grayscale’s Dave LaValle and John Hoffman share how advisors can navigate crypto’s rapid evolution, from understanding the technology and ETF parallels to preparing for regulatory shifts and…

How Financial Advisors Can Deliver Tax-Savvy, Evidence-Driven Value

Jul 18, 2025 45m

Additional resources:Read a summary of this episode: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/blog/podcasts/big-picture-in-practice/evidence-driven-financial-advisor-valueCatch up on previous…

How Advisor Engagement Strategies and Investment Solutions Are Driving Stronger Client Relationships

Mar 06, 2025 40m

Additional resources:Read a summary of this episode: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/blog/podcasts/big-picture-in-practice/advisor-engagement-strategiesCatch up on previous episodes:…

The Evolution of Model Portfolios: A Deep Dive with Envestnet

Feb 20, 2025 36m

In this episodeThe red flags to watch for when evaluating model portfolios.How private markets could strengthen model portfolios—and the risks involved.Why technology will drive personalization, but…

Unlocking the Power of 351 Conversion: ETFs, Tax Efficiency & the Future of Investing

Feb 06, 2025 37m

In this episode:The tax advantages of ETFs and how they compare to other investment vehicles.How Section 351 conversions enable tax-efficient transitions from SMAs to ETFs.Potential regulatory risks…

Money Market Funds, Explained

Jan 23, 2025 39m

Deborah is the chief investment officer of global liquidity markets at Federated Hermes. She joined the Big Picture in Practice hosts to discuss this humble, yet sizable corner of the asset…

New Tech and the Future of Financial Advice

Jan 09, 2025 43m

Additional resources:Read a summary of this episode: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/blog/podcasts/big-picture-in-practice/asset-management-new-tech-stackCatch up on previous episodes:…

Why AI Can’t Replace Human Financial Advisors

Dec 12, 2024 33m

In this episode, Brent Beardsley, head of advisor solutions at Vanguard, explains how modern advisory firms can add value for clients and coexist with new technology.Listen now for:How financial…

How Active ETFs Are Revolutionizing Investment Strategies

Dec 02, 2024 48m

AllianceBernstein’s Global Head of ETFs, Noel Archard, joins Big Picture in Practice to discuss the evolution of ETFs, their adaptability to changing markets, and the rising demand for tailored…

Creative Planning's Vision for the RIA Industry

Nov 14, 2024 45m

In this episode: Understand the importance of aligning growth strategies with client needs and preferences.Learn practical techniques to enhance client engagement while pursuing new business…

The Growing Importance of Alternative Assets

Oct 17, 2024 42m

In this episode: Alternative investments offer unique diversification opportunities.Interval funds provide liquidity and access to private assets.Tokenization could reshape access to alternative…

Lessons on Adaptability and Client-Focused Solutions with Capital Group’s CEO Mike Gitlin

Oct 03, 2024 35m

In this episode:How advisors can focus on services over products to meet client needs.Why holistic guidance and treating the practice like a small business can help drive success.How staying informed…

Unified Managed Accounts and SMAs, Compared

Sep 19, 2024 38m

Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Katie Hendrix and Bryce Skaff dive into the firm’s new UMA platform.In this episode:Differences between unified managed accounts, separate accounts, and direct indexing.A…

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