Navigating Tech in Wealth Management
August 27, 2025
Explore the evolving relationship between financial advisors and technology, the impact of technology and AI on the wealth management industry and the importance of integration within tech stacks.
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ContinueMichael Rose joins Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk podcast, hosted by Ryan Nauman, to discuss the evolving relationship between financial advisors and technology. Diving deep into the findings of Cerulli Associates' 2025 State of Wealth Management Technology, they explore how client expectations and regulatory requirements are pushing financial advisors to adopt more advanced technology. The conversation covers integration challenges, the rise of independent advisory firms, and how AI will revolutionize financial planning and investment management. Tune in to gain valuable insights from industry experts and learn about the latest trends in wealth management technology.
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Meet Michael Rose

Michael Rose, CFP, MST
Director
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Michael Rose, CFP, MST
Director
Michael is a Director and co-head of Cerulli’s Wealth Management practice where he leads a team of analysts dedicated to developing data and insights to support Cerulli’s published research and consulting business. Michael specializes in research and consulting related to the delivery of wealth management services by broker/dealers in addition to wealth management technology utilized across all channels and he is the lead author of Cerulli’s U.S. Broker/Dealer Marketplace and State of U.S. Wealth Management Technology reports. Michael regularly engages with key constituents across the wealth management ecosystem, including financial advisors, wealth management firms, asset management firms, and technology providers, in order to measure key market characteristics and to advise executives.
Prior to joining Cerulli, Michael spent eight years working as a financial advisor, providing comprehensive wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families. Prior to his role as a financial advisor, Michael served as a market researcher and consultant for IDC, where he was responsible for researching trends within the infrastructure software marketplace and advising senior business executives on technology and product strategy.
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- Annual report
- The Cerulli Edge