Exploring the RIA future-looking tech stack | Expert roundtable

As financial advisors manage increasingly complex client portfolios, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, alternative investments, and other held-away assets, the traditional approach of using disconnected technology solutions is evolving. Firms need integrated platforms that connect portfolio management, reporting, billing, rebalancing, and retirement account management while supporting more holistic financial advice. In this exclusive Pontera roundtable, industry leaders explore the future of financial advisor technology—and how RIAs can build a more connected, scalable, and future-ready advisor tech stack. This expert discussion brings together Michael Stern, SVP of Strategic Product Development at Orion Wealth Management; Brendan Falls, EVP & Chief Growth Officer at GeoWealth; and Tim Hamilton, Managing Director at Compound Planning. Whether you're an independent financial advisor, RIA, wealth management executive, or home office technology leader, this roundtable examines how firms can modernize their technology infrastructure, expand their investment management capabilities, and deliver more comprehensive financial advice without adding operational complexity. Learn: What defines a modern financial advisor tech stack and how it is evolving How open architecture, APIs, and technology integrations help RIAs build more connected workflows Why integrated portfolio management, reporting, billing, and rebalancing capabilities matter for operational efficiency How white-label turnkey asset management platforms (TAMPs) help firms differentiate their wealth management offerings How advisors can incorporate 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other held-away retirement accounts into holistic wealth management Where artificial intelligence (AI) can help financial advisors improve workflows How firms can scale their wealth management services while maintaining a cohesive client experience Questions answered in this roundtable: How is financial advisor technology changing? What should RIAs look for when evaluating wealth management technology platforms? How can financial advisors integrate portfolio management, reporting, billing, and rebalancing? How do white-label TAMPs help RIAs scale and differentiate their services? How can advisors incorporate held-away assets and workplace retirement accounts into holistic financial planning? How can financial advisors use AI to improve client service and operational efficiency? What role do alternative investments, UMAs, and model portfolios play in the future of wealth management? How can RIAs modernize their technology stack without increasing operational complexity? What will differentiate successful wealth management firms over the next decade? How can financial advisory firms future-proof their technology investments? Featured speakers: Michael Stern, Orion Brendan Falls, GeoWealth Tim Hamilton, Compound Planning and the Financial Planning Association Metro New York Chapter About Pontera: Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help millions of Americans retire better by enabling financial advisors to manage, balance, and report on clients’ assets in 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other workplace-sponsored retirement accounts. Our secure, purpose-built platform integrates seamlessly with advisors’ portfolio management tools and is designed to support more comprehensive investment management across account types. Founded in 2012, Pontera is headquartered in New York City. Learn more at pontera.com. Topics discussed RIA technology, advisor tech stack, wealth management technology, financial advisor technology, open architecture, advisor technology integrations, portfolio management software, white-label TAMP, turnkey asset management platforms, holistic financial planning, held-away assets, 401(k) management, workplace retirement accounts, artificial intelligence for financial advisors, AI in wealth management, unified managed accounts, alternative investments, RIA growth, wealth management innovation, future of financial advice