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Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Asset Management with Zephyr

Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Asset Management with Zephyr

How can Zephyr transform your asset management strategy?

Welcome to A to Zephy with host Ryan Nauman, and his co-hosts Randy Jones and Chris Volpe. Join them as they unveil the capabilities of Zephyr – the software transforming the wealth management industry. Whether you’re a financial advisor, asset manager, or an industry enthusiast, discover how Zephyr aids in portfolio optimization, risk assessment, compliance, and more. Learn how it empowers professionals to build AUM and strengthen client relationships through compelling storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Zephyr’s Industry Impact: Starting with an overview, dive into how Zephyr enhances various aspects of wealth management including portfolio optimization, risk management, compliance, and tailored document creation
  • Mastering Storytelling in Asset Management: Understand the crucial role of integrity and accuracy in a firm’s narrative and its alignment with compliance and marketing
  • Effective Story Selling: Learn about the art of authentically selling your asset management story, aligning it with your investment objectives
  • Strategies for Storytelling: Discover tips for asset managers on using data and visuals to tell engaging stories
  • Zephyr’s Storytelling Support: Explore how Zephyr facilitates unique storytelling to boost product awareness
  • Data’s Critical Role: See how up-to-date, compliant data is essential in crafting compelling stories
  • Diverse Narrative Methods: Gain insights into various storytelling approaches for asset managers
  • Tech-Driven Growth: Conclude with how leveraging technology like Zephyr can aid in AUM growth and product awareness
  • And much more!

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About Ryan Nauman:

Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist,  is the host of the popular Adjusted for Risk podcast. He is a well-respected investment industry strategist regularly featured on TD Ameritrade Network, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, and Chuck Jaffe’s Money Life podcast. His opinions and market expertise have been published in Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, MarketWatch.com, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal. As Zephyr’s Market Strategist, Nauman provides analysis and research on market trends across asset classes, sectors, and regions to help empower better asset allocation strategy decisions. 

About Chris Volpe: 

Chris Volpe, Director of Zephyr, is a dynamic financial services leader with a track record of driving business growth, differentiation, and success. Chris’s extensive experience spans across companies of varying sizes, showcasing his versatility. He’s adept at leading cross-functional global teams, focusing on client needs and internal efficiencies. As a senior business manager, Chris is skilled in identifying market trends, adjusting strategies, and ensuring growth and efficiency.

About Randy Jones: 

Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr, is a dedicated client advocate and seasoned product manager specializing in delivering SaaS-based solutions tailored to client needs. His philosophy is centered on the belief that client success equates to the company’s success. Known for his strong analytical, communication skills, and integrity, Randy has been pivotal in creating synergy between clients and internal teams, fostering mutual growth. His areas of expertise include SaaS, Agile/Scrum, Pragmatic Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Portfolio and Wealth Management, Comprehensive Reporting, and Risk Analysis. 

How To Standout With Enhanced Personalization

How To Standout With Enhanced Personalization

What if you could read your clients’ minds? 

Explore how Zephyr’s personalization tools are changing the game in wealth management in the latest edition of “A to Zephyr”. Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones from Zephyr guide you through the pivotal role of personalization in financial services. Ideal for wealth managers, financial advisors, and asset managers, this episode delves into enhancing investor relationships with cutting-edge technology and strategic financial insights.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Personalization in the Digital Era: Discover the secret behind crafting financial services as unique as your clients
  • The Art of Client-Focused Finance: Unravel the journey from tailored communication to custom reports that resonate with each investor’s dreams
  • The Zephyr Revolution: Explore how Zephyr’s innovative suite transforms the landscape of financial advising with personalized tools
  • Inside Zephyr’s Arsenal: Dive into the heart of Zephyr’s toolkit, where technology meets the art of financial advising
  • Crafting Financial Masterpieces with Zephyr: Uncover the secrets behind creating investment solutions that speak to individual client narratives
  • Redefining Wealth Management: Learn how Zephyr’s capabilities are reshaping risk assessment, proposal generation, and dynamic financial planning
  • And much more!

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About Ryan Nauman:

Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist,  is the host of the popular Adjusted for Risk podcast. He is a well-respected investment industry strategist regularly featured on TD Ameritrade Network, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, and Chuck Jaffe’s Money Life podcast. His opinions and market expertise have been published in Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, MarketWatch.com, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal. As Zephyr’s Market Strategist, Nauman provides analysis and research on market trends across asset classes, sectors, and regions to help empower better asset allocation strategy decisions. 

About Chris Volpe: 

Chris Volpe, Director of Zephyr, is a dynamic financial services leader with a track record of driving business growth, differentiation, and success. Chris’s extensive experience spans across companies of varying sizes, showcasing his versatility. He’s adept at leading cross-functional global teams, focusing on client needs and internal efficiencies. As a senior business manager, Chris is skilled in identifying market trends, adjusting strategies, and ensuring growth and efficiency.

About Randy Jones: 

Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr, is a dedicated client advocate and seasoned product manager specializing in delivering SaaS-based solutions tailored to client needs. His philosophy is centered on the belief that client success equates to the company’s success. Known for his strong analytical, communication skills, and integrity, Randy has been pivotal in creating synergy between clients and internal teams, fostering mutual growth. His areas of expertise include SaaS, Agile/Scrum, Pragmatic Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Portfolio and Wealth Management, Comprehensive Reporting, and Risk Analysis. 

How To Master Asset Allocation with Zephyr

How To Master Asset Allocation with Zephyr

Is your investment portfolio ready to weather any financial storm?

Ascend to mastery in the “A to Zephyr” podcast with Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones from Zephyr.  Together they dive into the essential art of building resilient investment portfolios, specifically for wealth managers and financial advisors. The conversation revolves around strategic asset allocation, blending diverse asset classes, and utilizing Zephyr’s innovative tools to navigate dynamic markets and meet a variety of client objectives.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Portfolio Optimization Unveiled: Uncover how asset allocation is not just a strategy, but changing the game in the world of investment portfolios
  • Revolutionizing Client Relationships: Explore three ways optimized asset allocation can transform client engagement, financial planning, and portfolio creation
  • Storytelling Through Data: Explore how Zephyr transcends traditional portfolio creation, turning data into compelling visual narratives
  • Crafting Tailored Investment Journeys: Understand how portfolio customization meets diverse investor goals, from aggressive growth to steady income
  • Deciphering Risk Tolerance: Dive into the complexities of identifying and respecting each client’s unique risk profile
  • Exploring Alternative Investments: Examine how strategic asset management is evolving with the inclusion of alternative investments
  • Empowering Advisors with Zephyr: Gain insights into how Zephyr’s extensive support and educational resources are equipping financial advisors for success in a dynamic financial landscape
  • And much more!

Connect with Zephyr:

Connect with Ryan Nauman: 

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About Ryan Nauman:

Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist,  is the host of the popular Adjusted for Risk podcast. He is a well-respected investment industry strategist regularly featured on TD Ameritrade Network, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, and Chuck Jaffe’s Money Life podcast. His opinions and market expertise have been published in Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, MarketWatch.com, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal. As Zephyr’s Market Strategist, Nauman provides analysis and research on market trends across asset classes, sectors, and regions to help empower better asset allocation strategy decisions. 

About Chris Volpe: 

Chris Volpe, Director of Zephyr, is a dynamic financial services leader with a track record of driving business growth, differentiation, and success. Chris’s extensive experience spans across companies of varying sizes, showcasing his versatility. He’s adept at leading cross-functional global teams, focusing on client needs and internal efficiencies. As a senior business manager, Chris is skilled in identifying market trends, adjusting strategies, and ensuring growth and efficiency.

About Randy Jones: 

Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr, is a dedicated client advocate and seasoned product manager specializing in delivering SaaS-based solutions tailored to client needs. His philosophy is centered on the belief that client success equates to the company’s success. Known for his strong analytical, communication skills, and integrity, Randy has been pivotal in creating synergy between clients and internal teams, fostering mutual growth. His areas of expertise include SaaS, Agile/Scrum, Pragmatic Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Portfolio and Wealth Management, Comprehensive Reporting, and Risk Analysis.

How To Refine Your Risk

How To Refine Your Risk

What if there’s more to risk than just visible losses?

Join host Ryan Nauman and his guest Randy Jones, Zephyr’s Director of Product Management, as they unravel the complexities of modern-day investment risks. 

Curious about how our perception of risk has changed and where it’s headed next?

Gain an inside understanding as Ryan and Randy discuss:

  • How Zephyr’s tools are revolutionizing portfolio balancing and risk understanding
  • The evolution of our views on risk and what the future holds
  • Drawdown risk vs. traditional volatility: Are we being misled by the age-old standard deviation
  • Diving deep into Zephyr’s “seven lenses” to shed light on performance and risk
  • How Zephyr tools are reshaping investment strategies
  • And much more!

Connect with Zephyr:

Connect with Ryan Nauman: 

Connect with Randy Jones:

About Ryan Nauman:

Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist,  is the host of the popular Adjusted for Risk podcast. He is a well-respected investment industry strategist regularly featured on TD Ameritrade Network, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, and Chuck Jaffe’s Money Life podcast. His opinions and market expertise have been published in Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, MarketWatch.com, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal. As Zephyr’s Market Strategist, Nauman provides analysis and research on market trends across asset classes, sectors, and regions to help empower better asset allocation strategy decisions. 

About Randy Jones: 

Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr, is a dedicated client advocate and seasoned product manager specializing in delivering SaaS-based solutions tailored to client needs. His philosophy is centered on the belief that client success equates to the company’s success. Known for his strong analytical, communication skills, and integrity, Randy has been pivotal in creating synergy between clients and internal teams, fostering mutual growth. His areas of expertise include SaaS, Agile/Scrum, Pragmatic Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Portfolio and Wealth Management, Comprehensive Reporting, and Risk Analysis. 

Behind the Award-Winning Zephyr Investment Management Platform

Behind the Award-Winning Zephyr Investment Management Platform

In this inaugural episode of the A to Zephyr podcast, team members Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones share insights and experiences that led them to collectively contribute to Zephyr, a comprehensive platform for financial advisors, wealth managers, financial analysts, and asset managers. The team delves into the constantly evolving state of the market and the innate need for strong wealth management software solutions such as online portfolio analysis and financial market research. The discussion encompasses rising trends between AI in wealth management and the benefits of asset allocation.

Throughout the episode, the key discussions include:

  • The diverse paths and defining moments that sculpted the financial perspectives of Chris, Randy, and Ryan
  • The evolution of Zephyr and the technology contributions behind it 
  • The amalgamation of front-line teams, VOC meetings, and a state-of-the-art feedback mechanism such as asset allocation, portfolio performance, and the importance of a comprehensive portfolio analysis tool within the product.
  • Diving into the automation of investment management processes for enhanced user experiences through AI in wealth management.
  • A teaser of what’s to come for this podcast!

Connect with Zephyr:

Connect with Ryan Nauman: 

Connect with Chris Volpe:

Connect with Randy Jones:

About Ryan Nauman:

Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist,  is the host of the popular Adjusted for Risk podcast. He is a well-respected investment industry strategist regularly featured on TD Ameritrade Network, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, and Chuck Jaffe’s Money Life podcast. His opinions and market expertise have been published in Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, MarketWatch.com, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal. As Zephyr’s Market Strategist, Nauman provides analysis and research on market trends across asset classes, sectors, and regions to help empower better asset allocation strategy decisions. 

About Chris Volpe: 

Chris Volpe, Director of Zephyr, is a dynamic financial services leader with a track record of driving business growth, differentiation, and success. Chris’s extensive experience spans across companies of varying sizes, showcasing his versatility. He’s adept at leading cross-functional global teams, focusing on client needs and internal efficiencies. As a senior business manager, Chris is skilled in identifying market trends, adjusting strategies, and ensuring growth and efficiency.

About Randy Jones: 

Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr, is a dedicated client advocate and seasoned product manager specializing in delivering SaaS-based solutions tailored to client needs. His philosophy is centered on the belief that client success equates to the company’s success. Known for his strong analytical, communication skills, and integrity, Randy has been pivotal in creating synergy between clients and internal teams, fostering mutual growth. His areas of expertise include SaaS, Agile/Scrum, Pragmatic Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Portfolio and Wealth Management, Comprehensive Reporting, and Risk Analysis.